Columbian born Silvia Tcherassi is considered the most prominent Latin American fashion designer. Whether it’s designer clothing, wedding gowns, or hotels her talent transcends from fashion to the hospitality industry. As a fashion designer, her Pret’ a’ Porter (“off the rack”) or Ready to Wear line is simply exquisite. The casual wear has vibrant colors and swaddling textures, while the evening wear is laced with elegant ruffles. Tcherassi’s bridal collection is coveted by the most sophisticated brides and exudes haute couture. Here are some of my favorite gowns from the collection:

In adition to her Pret’ a’ Porter’ and Bridal collection she adds the Tcherassi Hotel Collection. This extension of the Tcherassi brand is a fashion hotel dedicated to style, luxury and sophisticated service. The lux hotel and spa opened earlier this year in Cartagena’s Old City on the Caribbean coast of Columbia with plans to expand to other cities. Tcherassi has made an international mark over the past fifteen years with all her fabulous collections so look out for more of her extravagant work for years to come.