‘FOREVER CUBA’ the colorful collection from Miami based designer Yas Gonzalez, is a nostalgic glimpse into her childhood in Cuba – with printed fabrics featuring memories of great grandmother’s kitchen tiles, the family church, and parks where she played. A delightfully ostentatious collection with rich vibrant fabrics, peacock feathers and floral embellishments accentuating the female form. A green corseted bodice with voluminous skirt in bold blue and oranges took us right to Havana.
Write-up and photos courtesy of Vancouver Fashion Week
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway wearing Yas Gonzalez at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 19 – Day 4 on September 20, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for VFW Management INC)