Nicolas Felizola facts for kids
Nicolas Felizola is a Venezuelan artist known for many talents. He is a photographer, actor, singer, and fashion designer. He started his career as a fashion photographer. Felizola worked with famous designers like Alexander McQueen and the House of Givenchy.
As an international fashion designer, Felizola has won many awards. These include the "Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition" from the United States Congress in 2012. He also received the "Personality of The Year Award" from Opi at Unesco in Paris, France. He was named "Best Designer of Miami Fashion Week" and received the "Miami Fashion Icon" award from Tiffany & Co. for his evening gowns and men's collections.
Felizola also won the "Zanetti Murano Award" in Italy and the "Universal Excellence Award." In 2018, he received the key to the city of Miami. The City of Doral, Florida, even declared May 9, 2018, as his official day. Forbes magazine featured Felizola as "America's Young Fashion Designer." He was recognized among ten influential Hispanic designers in the United States, alongside names like Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta.
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Fashion Collections
Nicolas Felizola has created many unique fashion collections. Each collection often has a special theme or inspiration.
- Vibrations (2015): A fashion performance held at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
- Felizola Privè (2014)
- Felizola Resort (2014): This collection also included a men's underwear line called "Felizolaunderworld."
- MOOI (2013): Inspired by the famous painters Rembrandt and Vermeer.
- Cinetique (2012): Inspired by kinetic art, which focuses on movement.
- Orinokia (2011): Inspired by the beautiful Orinoco River.
- Enamorada (2009): This Spanish word means "In Love."
- Del Cuore (2008): This Italian phrase means "Of The Heart."
The "Enamorada" Collection (2009)
In 2009, Felizola launched his spring/summer collection called Enamorada. He found inspiration for this collection in the style of María Félix. She was a famous Mexican star from the 1950s.
The "Del Cuore" Collection (2008)
Felizola showed his Spring/Summer 2008 collection at New York Fashion Week 2008. This special event was a charity luncheon. It helped raise money for the AROD Family Foundation. The luncheon was hosted by baseball player Alex Rodriguez and his wife, Cynthia.
Awards and Recognitions
Nicolas Felizola has received many awards and honors throughout his career. These awards celebrate his work in fashion, photography, and his contributions to the arts.
- 2019: Judge for Talenpro - Audiovisual Arts in Panama City.
- 2019: Celebrated 30 years in fashion with a couture show for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
- 2018: The mayor of Doral, Florida, declared May 9 as "Nicolas Felizola Official Day."
- 2018: Received the "Orgullo Venezolano" (Venezuelan Pride) award from EVTV.
- 2017: Won the "Chiaroscuro Studio Award" for his art contributions in the U.S.
- 2016: The Mayor of Miami, Tomas Regalado, gave him the "Key to the City of Miami."
- 2016: Presented his "Nicolas Felizola Prive Collection" at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Santo Domingo.
- 2016: Showcased "Nicolas Felizola Vibrations" at Puerto Rico Fashion.
- 2016: Received the "Miami Life Achievement Award" for his fashion and charity work.
- 2016: Awarded "The Princess Grace of Monaco Award" by the Foundation Grace of Monaco.
- 2016: Won the Cine Argentino award.
- 2016: Received the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Award.
- 2016: Won the excellence award achievement by Miami Life Awards.
- 2015: His "Fashion Show Vibrations" was part of MISO CHIC at the Adrienne Arsht Center.
- 2015: Named "Designer of the Year" at the Miami Life Awards.
- 2014: Showcased his "Resort Collection" at Miami Fashion Week.
- 2013: Received the Icon of Style Award from Vanidades-Editorial Televisa in New York City.
- 2013: Won "excellence in evening-wear Awards" at Miami Fashion Week.
- 2013: Received the Miami Fashion Icon Award from Miami Fashion Week and Tiffany & Co.
- 2013: Participated in the PGA World Golf Championship in Doral, Florida.
- 2013: Received the Golden Smile's Award from the American Developing Smiles Foundation.
- 2013: Won the Icono - Lasta Award at the highest fashion show in the world, Salar of Uyuni, Bolivia.
- 2012: Received the Congressional Medal of Merit from the U.S. Congress.
- 2012: Honored with the flag of the United States of America.
- 2012: Named Best Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year by EmprenDT Latino.
- 2012: Participated in "BeLive for Colombia, Fashion Show."
- 2012: Showcased at "Caribbean Fashion Week" in Santo Domingo.
- 2012: Featured at "Miami Beach International Fashion Week."
- 2012: Received the Victoria Puig de Lange - International Style Excellence Award from Miami Fashion Week and Tiffany & Co.
- 2012: Named Iberoamerican Personality of the Year by OPI - Unesco in Paris, France.
- 2011: Participated in "Noche Romántica Fundación San Felipe" in Panama.
- 2011: Showcased at "Miami Fashion Week."
- 2010: Presented "Orinokia Nicolas Felizola Prive 2011" in Miami.
- 2010: Featured at "República Dominicana Fashion Week."
- 2010: Won the Designers Choice Award at "Miami International Fashion Week" from Tiffany & Co.
- 2010: Received the Mens Style Award at Miami Fashion Week from Tiffany & Co.
- 2010: His work was part of the "María Félix Exhibition" in Santo Domingo.
- 2010: Recognized by the Miami-Dade County office of the Mayor and board of county Commissioners as an International Fashion Designer.
- 2009: Participated in "Vanidades de la Moda."
- 2009: Showcased at "Noche de Estrellas" in Mexico City.
- 2009: Featured at "High Fashion Palm Beach."
- 2009: Presented at "Miami Fashion Week."
- 2008: His "Enamorada Fashion Show" was held at the CIFO Museum.
- 2008: His work was part of the "María Félix Exhibition" in Miami.
- 2008: Showcased "Novias Felizola" at "Acapulco Fashion."
- 2008: Presented at "Miami Fashion Week."
- 2008: Awarded Best Designer - Zanetti Murano in Italy.
- 2008: Participated in "Vanidades Fashion Show."
- 2007: Featured in "Harpers Bazaar Magia de Moda."
- 2007: Presented at "DFashion Fashion Week" in Mexico City.
- 2007: Participated in "A Rod Family Foundation Fashion Show" in New York.
- 2007: Showcased at "Pasarella Fashion Night "Modama" in Guadalajara.
- 2007: Supported "Miracle Makers Big Brother Big Sister."
- 2007: Featured at "Miami Fashion Week Miami Showcase."
- 2007: Presented at "Cosmolounge" in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- 2006: Received the Excellency Award in Mexico City.
- 2006: Participated in "Love at First Sight, Ocean Drive."
- 2006: Featured in "Haper's Bazaar Magia de Moda."
- 2006: Presented at "MS Fashion Show" in Tampa.
- 2006: Showcased at "Semana de la Moda 2006" in Caracas.
- 2006: Participated in "Lanzamiento Revista Nueva" in San José, Costa Rica.
- 2006: Featured at "Managua Big Fashion Nicaragua."
- 2006: Presented at "Miami Fashion Week."
- 2005: Showcased at "Acapulco Fashion Week."
- 2005: Participated in "Caras Fashion Show" in Guayaquil and Quito.
- 2005: Celebrated "10 Years of Beauty and Fashion" in Nicaragua.
- 2005: Supported "Operation Smile" in Los Angeles.
- 2005: Participated in "Belleza Por Una Causa" in Santo Domingo.
- 2005: Featured at Red Carpet International in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- 2005: Won the Best Designer Award at Miami Fashion Week.
- 2004: Participated in "Corazones de la Moda" in Miami.
- 2003: Featured in Piel Miami.
- 2003: Presented at "Dias de Moda" in Panama City.
