Media Gallery
The Latest Media
Our movement is making noise, and the world is listening. Welcome to our Media Gallery, a curated collection of the headlines, press features, and exclusive interviews that trace the growing impact of the Chicano Elegance community.
Los Angeles Journal
This coming February 18, Los Angeles fashion district will embrace a one-of-a-kind gala, Chicano Elegance. Created by Elvira Zamora, CEO/Creative Director of Wardrobe Divas LLC dba Thrifs.
Smithsonian's Magazine
Teresa Garcia modeling the designs of Paulina Clothing at the 1st Annual Chicano Elegance Gala in Los Angeles, CA. The event was organized by Elvira Zamora.
KTLA
A designer's night with a good cause by Chicano Elegance The fashion showcase was put together by Elvira Zamora, the CEO and Creative Director of Wardrobe Divas LLC and Thrifs.com.
LA Journal
Chicano Elegance Gala Returns June Los Angeles, CA (June 15, 2024) – ‘Chicano Elegance’ is welcomed back to Hollywood for a second time in a row for “La Raza.” The gala originated as an idea that has been almost a decade in the making and is inspired by the great European houses of fashion and events such as the Met Gala.
Shout Out Socal
I am the producer and founder of this black tie gala dedicated as a celebration of our indigenous roots that have resurfaced in the Chicano community.
Acesso Total Interview
Chicano Elegance + Helping Hands Interview Acceso Total
Chicano Hollywood
Chicano Hollywood Fashion Community
Spectrum News Highlight
Indigenous Fashion Collective
Paper Mag
Started by LA-bred multi-hyphenate Elvira Zamora, the Chicano Elegance Gala is here to make its mark on the culture as a traveling moment — part-fashion show, part-culture cooker and all about community.
The Hollywood 360
By embracing the [Chicano] culture that embraced her, Peruvian fashion designer Elvira Zamora gave birth to Chicano Elegance.
Chicano Elegance Gala: A Night of True Representation
The beauty of Chicano was exhuberated perfectly at the Chicano Elegance Gala that took place at the beautiful Los Angeles River Center & Gardens, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority on Feb. 18 underneath Chavez Ravine.
Bold Journey
I’m an upcycle designer, keeping fashion slow, intentional, and earth-friendly. I’m also the creator of the first Chicano Elegance Gala, a movement originated in celebration of all that the subculture influences in pop culture.
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There are many discussions about the real meaning of what it is to be Chicano. Many Latin American/Indigena people