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The years went by and Ana, who became a mom at an early age, worked hard for her little son and to preserve the legacy of her parents in which work is fundamental.

Leaving the fashion aside (temporarily), she trained in business administration and studied to become a chef at the Le Cordon Bleu cooking school.

Her strength and eagerness to achieve what she had always dreamed of in the field of fashion, motivated her, after her 30 years, to enroll in a jewelry course. The passion for design that inspired her in her youth was awaken again.

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“As a hobby I went into jewelry design classes and started making pieces for myself; A cousin saw me and asked me to design something. From that moment more buyers began to emerge and everything became a business, “said Ana.

At 46, Ana has spent a decade dedicated to what she started as a hobby, and today is her source of income. In addition to the design of jewelry for ladies – inspired by the Costa Rican nature – it has its line of purses and clothing.

Currently, the woman who started doing inventory at her father’s banana farm has three stores: one in Lindora, one in Juan Santamaria Airport and one in Las Vegas, United States.Her designs are exhibited at the premises. Some of the pieces are one of a kind and garments are sold only on request.

How did you manage to keep your company for 10 years? Gutiérrez gives all merit to the effort, innovation and loyalty of its clients.

“I believe that one of the formulas to stay in the Costa Rican market is to innovate. The market is small and saturates fast, people get tired, they get bored, they like the new, the original. Keeping up has also been possible thanks to my clients; I have had the great happiness of having very loyal customers who have bought my products during the 10 years. I have had support, that is very important, without it a brand does not survive, ” said the businesswoman.

When Gutierrez talks about innovation, she also refers to the design of jewelry and smart clothing, which she created with Intel last May.

In addition to the delicacy of her jewels worked with gold, silver, semiprecious stones and leather, and the fine finishes of her purses and garments, Ana’s figure excels in the panorama of tico design thanks to the presence abroad.

Ana stated that the presence abroad is thanks to a contact of a friend who helped her crossover to the United States market.

“It has been two years since the brand has positioned itself. The market in Las Vegas is a little slow, taking into account that the population there is floating, buyers are not maintained, they are nomads. However, this opportunity abroad allows the brand to be known abroad. There are many people who after buying in Las Vegas enter the website of Ana Gutierrez and buy, ” she said.

Ana says that “one door opens the other”. After receiving a prize in 2007 for the best accessory designer at Miami Fashion Week, the opportunities began to arrive.

The success that this Costa Rican has achieved has been reflected even on the red carpet.”In 2009, the pieces (jewelry) of Ana Gutiérrez were in the gift bags for the Oscar nominees.

Many years ago Ana stopped using that knitting machine that changed her future, but she never let go of the desire to achieve “the dream” by working hard.

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Think back on the year in fashion and it probably looks something like this: Beyoncé in Formation or the latex look she served at the Met Gala, everything Kim Kardashian, Rihanna in a Saint Laurent red heart-shaped fox fur coat or Demna Gvasalia’s debut as creative director of Balenciaga.

Consumers are less likely to ponder how the political and economic instability caused by events like Donald Trump’s election victory or the shocking Brexit vote impacted spending patterns, or how a bombing in the Instanbul garment district affected fashion’s supply chain.

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We’re taught to think fashion and politics look like Michelle Obama and her gold Versace gown at the Obama’s final state dinner, Sophie Trudeau wearing Canadian designer Lucian Matis at the White House, Hillary Clinton in an Armani jacket reportedly worth $16,000 giving a speech on income equality or British prime minister Theresa May taking fire for wearing leather trousers worth a reported $1,650.

We giddily accept clickbait photo galleries-cum-news stories that reinforce a perception that fashion is only ornamental, when in truth it is a $2.4-trillion industry with its own world summits, coalitions, trade agreements and media outlets.

An estimated 57.8 million people are employed in the manufacture of apparel and textiles alone, to say nothing of the people working in the footwear sector or the countless millions employed in the creative, design, shipping, retail and business sectors of what is the second dirtiest industry in the world (only after oil).

The conversation around clothing has to change. We have to start looking at fashion as a powerful economic engine with a vested interest in politics and government.

And, there’s not a lot of time to waste. Because, as of right now, things aren’t going so well.

According to the first State of Fashion report, co-published by Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company, the world’s economy “has not been this volatile since the depths of the financial crisis of 2009.”

For the past decade, the industry has seen 5.5 per cent annual growth, according to the McKinsey Global Fashion Index, outpacing overall GDP expansion. But by the end of this year, growth is expected to have slowed to between two and 2.5 per cent. Sixty-seven per cent of the industry experts and executives surveyed for State of Fashion said conditions in the industry have worsened in the past year, and only 40 per cent think they’ll get better in 2017.

The top challenge? Dealing with “uncertainty and shifts in the global economy,” the report says. Purchases are emotional decisions and consumers do not spend in politically unstable times. Case in point: data from Slice Intelligence, which monitors electronic receipts of more than four million shoppers, reveals that states where Trump won the popular vote had the highest year-over-year gains in November for revenue from online apparel.

It all points to one cold hard fact: politics will play a big role in what a much-needed recovery for the fashion business looks like, when it happens and what retail looks like on other side.

The sooner we hold our political leaders accountable for how their decisions affect the sector, the better things will be for everyone who depends on it for either a living or, literally, the clothes on their backs.

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Actress Kangana Ranaut looked stunning as she was photographed in a traditional ensemble from Manish Malhotra’s new collection. short prom dress uk in an embroidered outfit, she was royalty personified. The dramatic background also added a vintage touch to the picture.

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02Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma was chic, smart and nothing short of elegant as she was game for a photoshoot for a magazine.

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03Anushka also pulled off her unkempt look with ease.

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04For another picture, Anushka experimented with a red fur coat.

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05Anushka Sharma and splashes of gold, red and black, and you get this.

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06Anushka also opted for an embellished jacket to go with white.

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07Take it from Anushka, stripes will never let you down.

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08Actress Esha Gupta’s monochrome fashion statement consisted of a black dungaree teamed with a white shirt.

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09Issaq actress Amyra Dastur also Instagrammed her “favourite” picture from a recent photoshoot.

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His wife may be a former model, but it seems that Donald Trump has lost the fashion crowd vote to Hillary Clinton.

Of course, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour has been a longtime, vocal advocate for the Democratic candidate. But recently, several top designers have also thrown their support behind Hillary — in addition to their design skills.

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Marc Jacobs, Marchesa’s Georgina Chapman, Diane von Furstenberg, and Prabal Gurung are just a few of the famous fashion pros who’ve created limited-edition T-shirts to benefit the former Secretary of State’s campaign, and the pro-Hillary tops have already been snatched up by a slew of celebrities.

The merchandise, part of a special ‘Made for History’ collection, is available to buy on Hillary’s campaign website for $45 apiece.

Rag and Bone’s David Neville and Marcus Wainwright, jeweler Monique Péan, Public School’s Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, Joseph Altuzarra, Pamela Love, and jeweler Eva Fehren also contributed designs to the collection — and several of the designers also offered words of support.

‘No matter what stands in her way, she stays true to herself and her belief that we all deserve a chance to succeed… and that is why I am proud to stand with Hillary!’ Diane von Furstenberg explained of her shirt, which shows a silhouette holding a pro-Hillary flag and reads ‘Proud to support Madame President’.

‘My support for Hillary is grounded on our long-standing shared belief in equality,’ added Marc Jacobs when discussing his contribution, which has a 3D rendering of the candidate’s face and has been worn by Ms. Wintour and Kendall Jenner.

Marchesa’s Georgina Chapman, who has co-hosted fundraisers with her husband, producer Harvey Weinstein, said: ‘ Hillary inspires me with her determination and confidence. Her remarkable leadership and unwavering commitment to equal rights are admirable.’

Tory Burch’s tee is emblazoned with rainbow letters spelling out the famous words the Democrat spoke in China two decades ago: ‘Women’s rights are human rights.’

The shirt by Joseph Altuzarra has a version of her ‘H’ logo, which the designer said ‘represents her straightforwardness and her unwavering vision for the country’.

‘Personally, I am supporting Hillary because I believe she represents the future — and has the experience and knowledge to carry out change on issues that matter to the country, such as equal pay for women, LGBT equality, climate change and energy,’ he added.

Clearly one of the more popular designs, Prabal Gurung’s red T-shirt has already sold out — though there still seem to be some shirts left designed by Tanya Taylor, whose striped number has been a particular favorite of the Hollywood set.

‘Hillary Clinton’s glass ceiling shattering campaign is testament to the progress America has made for women’s global equality,’ Tanya said. ‘My design for Hillary’s historic campaign is a classic varsity tee, inspired by team unity and iconic Americana. Her dedication to nurturing entrepreneurial spirit, improving access to higher education and protecting the American people are some of the reasons I’m With Her.’

Demi Lovato, Emma Roberts, and Chirsty Turlington Burns seem to agree. All three women have been spotted in Tanya’s limited-edition shirt.

Debra Messing also has Prabal Gurung’s tee, while Georgina Champman’s Marchesa partner Keren Craig and actress Alyssa Milano both have her beaded design. Chloe Moretz has showed off her DVF T-shirt on Instagram.

Celebrities have been coming out en masse to support Clinton, including Sigourney Weaver, Elizabeth Banks, Connie Britton, Meryl Streep, Uzo Aduba, Kerry Washington, George Clooney, Robert de Niro, Salma Hayek, Katy Perry, Reese Witherspoon, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Bryan Cranston.

Donald Trump’s Hollywood supporters include Scott Baio, Dennis Rodman, Jon Voight, Gary Busey, Mike Tyson, Kid Rock, Willie and Phil Robertson, Azealia Banks, Hulk Hogan, Ted Nugent, Teresa Giudice, and Tila Tequila.

However, celebrities who voice support for candidates have been known to get attacked for their preferences on social media by followers who disagree with their choices — and don’t think actors or singers should have anything to do with politics.

After actress America Ferrera spoke out in favor of Hillary at the DNC, she addressed her critics on Real Time with Bill Maher.

‘I’m not here as a celebrity, I’m here as a person who has a lot to lose in this election,’ she said, before adding later on Instagram: ‘Please stop telling me to shut up because I’m an actor. I am an American, and like everyone else, there’s a lot at stake for me in this election.’

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Selena Gomez took to Instagram to tease the upcoming merchandise from her Revival Tour. The singer posted a photo of some of her new fashion line, which will be a part of her Revival Tour merchandise fashion collection in a special collaboration with designer Sam Miro.

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Selena Gomez, 23, shared some racy tops that may not be appropriate for young fans. The post featured three ladies wearing black mesh turtlenecks with denim patches barely cover their breasts. The shirts feature a black and white color scheme with Selena Gomez’s autographed initials on the front. There is no word on when the remainder of Selena Gomez’s new Revival Tour fashion line will go live.

According to Sugarscape, the line will include bomber jackets, bodysuits, and two-piece outfits. Selena decided to team up with edgy fashion designer, Sam Miro, who is the face of her company, Sam Miro Vintage. In case you didn’t know, Sami is a model and fashion blogger who also dated Zac Efron.

Unfortunately, the pieces in the collection are not going to be affordable. Most of the items listed on Miro’s website are a whopping $210 each. Unless you have a really good job or you’re rich, you won’t be able to snag any of Gomez’s new clothes. The three suits, along with the python print Gomez wore on stage, are available now on the Sami Miro Vintage website.

The singer’s costumes on her Revival Tour have been very sexy in style. It’s a step up from the “classy” image she portrayed during her Stars Dance World Tour. According to IQ-Mag, Gomez’s outfits included black sheer bodysuits, Swarovski crystal-embezzled catsuits, and sweeping floor-length gowns. She’s even showed some skin in a daring evening gown with a plunging neckline and the above-mentioned sheer turtleneck.

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Leigh-on-Sea girl Pascal, 29, was once best known for her short but sweet cameo on TOWIE as Mario Falcone’s fling.

Nowadays it is probably fair to say we are far more familiar with her thanks to her eye-catching figure.

The ex-international gymnast was flaunting her physique at a fashion show for Forever Unique at a boutique in her hometown.

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Starting off with a blue lace number, the skimpy bra and knicker set was brought to life on Pascal’s impeccably tanned and toned body.

Moving onto a black and white floral two-piece, not only did the thong show off Pascal’s pert booty but her holiday tan lines too.

Finally a purple sheer set was enough to confirm Pascal has curves in all the right places.

Just yesterday at Playboy’s 50th anniversary party Pascal made it very clear where her ambitions lay.

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History was made Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention, when Sarah McBride became the first transgender American to address the DNC.

“My name is Sarah McBride, and I am a proud transgender American,” she declared to the audience, which welcomed her with sustained applause.

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McBride is one of nearly 30 transgender delegates at the DNC.

She was introduced by gay members of Congress, including Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, who in his introduction declared, “Sarah, it’s about time” a transgender person spoke at the DNC.

McBride told her story about coming out as transgender while serving as student body president of American University.

Still, McBride said that there is still work to do for transgender Americans to be accepted. She urged Americans to vote for Hillary Clinton, who she said understands that “everyone has the freedom to live openly and equally.”

McBride said her belief that Clinton needs to be elected grew stronger after the death of her husband, who died of cancer at the age of 28 just four days after they were married.

“Knowing Andy left me profoundly changed,” McBride said of her late husband. “But more than anything else, his passing told me that every day matters when it comes to living your life to the fullest.”

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We know the sunshine just sank in for summer, but as the days now begin to grow shorter, the new school year is soon on the horizon.

Here are some tips on how to revamp your back-to-school wardrobe so you’re ready for the new school year when it arrives.

■ Don’t procrastinate. Now is the time to start reshaping your on back-to-school wardrobe. Start piece by piece now and you can price shop to get the best deals. Shop online and make sure you use coupon codes.

■ Purge first. Go through your closet and donate or sell anything that is out of season or doesn’t fit right. Use the money to get stuff you really want. Throw away or repair everything that is not in pristine condition.

■ Create a game plan. Once you have a good inventory of what clothes you have, make a list of what you need to fill in the gaps, from basics to some of the fall’s biggest trends that will flatter your body and personality.

■ Pin your list. Use Pinterest to collect inspirations and narrow down your preferences. One study by Crowdtap found that 27% of back-to-school shoppers organize their shopping lists on Pinterest.

Here are our favorite trends by category for fall 2016:

Dresses

For the warmer part of the school year, you may be able to get away with a trendy off-the-shoulder cheap evening dresses uk. As temps cool off, swap it for a long maxi dress (throw a cardigan on top of a sleeveless one), or look for a long-sleeved OTS dress in a darker color.

Tops

Like dresses, shirts that show off your shoulders are big this season. Instead of a simple V-neck, pick a shirt with a lace-up front.

Instead of wearing flannel free-flowing or tucked in this fall, tie it in a knot at your waist to not only give your outfit more shape, and also give it a little more style.

If you’re looking for a simple top to wear with your favorite jeans, go for a crop top that’s short enough to be on trend but doesn’t show your belly, like a waist-length, flowy, pleated blouse. top in a deep red. We love the ruffled lace top from Charlotte Russe.

Bottoms

Skinny jeans are still great this fall, and so are baggier boyfriend jeans cuffed or rolled up a bit at the ankles. Colored denim has also popped back into circulation.

If you’re feeling less bold but still want something other than blue jeans, black high-waisted jeans can go casual or even dressy, if paired right. They’re super versatile and the darker color can be more flattering than many of the uber-light washes that you’ll find on the racks right now.

Patterns

Ditch the big, chunky flowers and trade them for small, sweeter florals. If you want larger patterns, look for watercolor-style blended florals that are a little more abstract. Watercolors and color blends are one of the most interesting pattern trends right now.

A simple black choker is an easy way to channel the retro ’90s and accent a shoulder-free top.

Mix it with a different decade with thick, retro round sunglasses.

Pair that with a fringe bag. Fringe just won’t go away (and we’re not complaining). Feeling bold? A fringe jacket is a quick way to level up even the simplest outfit.

On the feet, look for a new pair of simple ankle booties in brownish charcoal that you can wear with anything.

Simple white canvas lace-up shoes are another must-have in any fall closet, and they go with just about anything, from dress to jeans. At Charlotte Russe, you can also find them in black, gray or red.

Colors

Burnt orange always seems to drift back into the view in the fall, and this year is no exception. Pop some orange (even some lighter shades) in your sweater for a retro spin, or accent with a brownish-orange bag that matches the leaves on the trees outside.

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When did the store open?

We opened four years ago. It’s fun. I love the customer base and where we’re located. I used to be a geriatric social worker in Ohio so this is a new venture for me. It’s refreshing. We’re in the Arcade Theatre building right across from the box office for the Florida Repertory Theatre.

This is the beauty of being downtown. We can make the hours that make the most sense for our business. The theatre is a wonderful way to drive more traffic to the store. Sometimes people come back when they have more time to shop and have more personal attention.

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What do you sell?

We sell clothing for women and accessories that are basically artsy, different, comfortable and fun. That kind of thing. The Fly London shoes are extremely comfortable and designed in Europe. Right now they’re on sale for 30 percent off. I sell Lee Andersen mother of the bride and event outfits. In accessories we carry a lot of jewelry. These are fun pieces that go well with the clothing that we sell. The jewelry that we have is beautifully designed and may range from $20 for a pair of earrings to $550 for a fabulous necklace. We have some beautiful scarves and parasols from India in three different styles. The parasols are $35.

What is your 17 Weeks of Summer promotion?

In the summer for local residents, we offer them a card for the 17 Weeks of Summer promotion. Every week you can have one clothing item for 40 percent off (except for the custom ordered items) and one accessory item for 20 percent. The promotion runs this year through Aug. 31. It’s really popular. We’ve had as many as 400 people sign up for it. It’s great because where we’re located the store is not visible from First Street so it keeps people coming in who wouldn’t if they don’t have that card reminding them.

What are your most popular items?

Oh My Gauze has such cute styles and it’s a big draw. Fly London shoes are well-known and Comfy USA is a line of apparel that’s very popular as well. I try to bring in new things every season so right now I have some Iguana. It’s a line of clothes of batiks that are hand painted in Bali. People always ask where I get the clothes.They are a lot of beautiful things that come in from all over the country as well as all over the world.

Who is your typical customer?

It’s usually a woman who is 50 and up, but we have people come in who are younger and certainly we’ve had people in their 90s. We’re always open when the theater is open and those theater goers tend to be people who like to look good and like unique things. I typically buy one of each size in a particular style so there’s maybe five out there in Fort Myers that look alike.

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Fashion Week may be coming to a close tonight but that doesn’t mean Sydney’s style set are leaving town any time soon.

We spoke to six designers showcasing their designs at the biggest week in Australian fashion about their favourite go-to spots in Sydney and where they love to shop.

We Are Handsome designers Katinka and Jeremy Somers love nothing more than being by the beach when they’re in Sydney.

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Dion Lee showcased his new collection on the 28th floor of the Bloomberg building in Sydney.

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“We love to spend time near the water so you’ll usually find us at our beach in Little Bay,” they told Yahoo7 Lifestyle.

When it comes to their favourite brunch spot, the creative duo visit Mecca, Alexandria or Three Blue Ducks during the week but at the weekend they head to Bronte to soak up the atmosphere.

As for their go-to shopping destination, the pair keep it local.

“The Intersection, Paddington. Yes – we know it’s more than one store, but we enjoy the meander from store to store,” they said.

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Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin from TOME may be New York based but they still know a thing or two about dining out in Sydney.

The designers love visiting Fratelli Paradiso for dinner when they’re in town and Ding Tai Fung for brunch.

As for their favourite store, it’s of course David Jones, where their collection is sold.

Sydney born designer Dion Lee, who showcased his new collection on the 28th floor of the Bloomberg building on Monday night ,loves nothing better than early mornings on Bondi Beach and brunch at Bread and Circus in Alexandria.

While many of the other designers admitted to spending most of their time shopping in department stores, Dion Lee says Apple is his most visited store in Sydney.

The man behind By Johnny – Johnny Schembrie – is all about interiors and revealed he whiles away his time browsing furniture stores on the weekend.

“I love interiors, so it would have to be ‘Home Furniture on Consignment’ in Alexandria,” he said.

“It’s a great second hand designer furniture store that always has amazing pieces.”

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“My favourite go-to spot in Sydney would have to be the rooftop of my apartment building in Potts Point.

“It’s the place I go when I need some ‘me time’ and the view is amazing.”

After all that interiors shopping, Johnny heads to The Blackwood Pantry in Cronulla, which he claims “has a great vibe”.

Bec Cooper and Bridget Yorston from Bec & Bridge spend most of their time in Sydney at the beach “of course”.

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For brunch, the duo head to The Boat House at Palm Beach and Balmoral and pop over to David Jones for a spot of browsing afterwards.

Camilla Franks, the designer behind the Camilla brand, is happiest in Sydney when she’s in Centennial Park with her “two fur babies”, Beau and Gypsy.

She loves a quick brunch at Bills in Surry Hills before visiting Bondi Beach House, her first store she ever opened in Sydney.

“It was my first store and will always be my little baby,” she said.

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