Stop Staring!, Jefe Nominated for American Latino Awards
Los Angeles–based Stop Staring!, a line of vintage-inspired dresses, and San Diego–based streetwear line Le Jefe Clothing, have been nominated for an American Latino Award by American Latino TV.
The companies were nominated in the “Favorite Underground Fashion” category.
American Latino TV airs in Southern California on KCAL 9. Winners will be announced on the air July 14.
Interested parties can also vote online at http://americanlatino.tv/awards.
Stop Staring! was founded 10 years ago by designer Alicia Estrada as a resource for women looking for retro fashion. Estrada’s creations have been featured in dozens of editorials. The company also was presented with the “Minority Manufacturing Firm of the Year” award in 2005 by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
Jefe is a streetwear, music-inspired line worn by a number of independent and top bands such as POD.
Listen Clothing and 1 Soul Designs were also nominated in the category.
For more information, visit www.stopstaringclothing.com and www.jefeclothing.com. —Robert McAllister