Marisol Deluna facts for kids
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Marisol Deluna
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Marisol Luna
June 20, 1967 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | fashion designer |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Marisol Deluna is an American fashion designer. She lives in New York City. She creates cool fashion items and home decorations. These items are sold under her brand, Marisol Deluna New York. She often uses a special printing method called screen printing for her designs.
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Early Life and Education
Marisol Deluna was born on June 20, 1967. Her parents are Rudolfo (Rudy) and Peggy Luna. She was born in San Antonio, Texas. Marisol uses her family's original Spanish last name. Her dad used to make maps from the air. Her mom worked at a museum.
Marisol grew up in Alamo Heights, a town near San Antonio. She is one of six children in her family. She went to Alamo Heights High School. Later, she studied at the Kansas City Art Institute. She also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology to learn more about fashion.
Marisol Deluna's Career
Marisol started her design career in New York City in 1989. She began with an entry-level job. In 1997, she started her own business. She offered fashion accessories and custom designs. Later, she added clothing and home decor items. All her products are sold under the name Marisol Deluna New York.
She loves to use colorful fabrics. She designs them by hand. Often, she uses silk screen printing to make her unique patterns. Her company's motto is "New York Designed. Texas Made." This shows her goal to support manufacturing in the United States.
Working with Girl Scouts
When she was a child, Marisol was a Girl Scout. She has continued to work with them. She designs official uniform accessories for the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Fashion Shows and Diversity
During New York Fashion Week, Marisol made headlines. She chose Mimi Tao, a transgender model, to walk in her show. This was a first for the TV show Project Runway. Marisol believes in showing different cultures and people in her shows. She also encourages her models to smile.
Marisol is good friends with Rod Keenan. He is a hat maker from Harlem. They have worked together on designs.
Awards and Recognition
In 2012, Marisol received an award. It came from The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). This is the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in America. They honored her for her charity work and professional success.
In 2018, Marisol was added to the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame. This was for her important contributions to the arts.
The Marisol Deluna Foundation
Marisol also has a special organization called The Marisol Deluna Foundation. It is a nonprofit group that helps people learn about fashion and design. The foundation is located in San Antonio, Texas. It has been there since 2015. It is in the La Villita Historic Arts Village. This village is near the San Antonio River Walk.
Creative Hope Initiative
The foundation has a program called the Linda Luna Duffy Creative Hope Initiative. This program helps people with special needs. It encourages them to take part in artistic activities. Linda Luna Duffy was Marisol's older sister. She was a public school teacher. She passed away in 2017 from a serious illness.
In 2018, the foundation held its first community fashion show. It was part of San Antonio's "SA300" celebration. This event honored the city's 300th birthday.
Marisol Deluna's Personal Life
Marisol is married to Jonathan Washburn Cole. They live in Lower Manhattan. They do not have children.
She is a member of Alpha Phi. She is also part of the Fashion Institute of Technology Couture Council. Marisol is an executive member of Fashion Group International. She supports Housing Works, an organization that helps people. She also made a public service announcement for the It Gets Better Project. This project helps young people who are struggling.
