Le Reve The Dream
The resident show at the Wynn/Encore for fifteen years and “Best Show in Las Vegas” for nine consecutive years.
The following were some of my costume projects in the show.
Synchro Paso
One piece velvet and nude power net leotard using negative appliques and embellished with Swarovski crystals. I designed the artwork, and did the draping, patterning, and fitting of the costumes for the twelve synchro swimmers of the show.
Synchro Piece Montee
One piece leotard with a skirt attached. It used the negative applique technique and was embellished with Swarovski crystals. I did the artwork of the costume, the draping and the patterning.
Spell
One piece unitard in stretch lace fabric and a bra attached to it. Appliques were hand sewn and machine stitched on the neckline and sleeves. A gator and a head dress completed the look. I did the illustration, patterning, cutting, and fitting the performers.
Redman Solo
The bra top was covered with strips of bias-cut distressed fabrics and the skirt was layers of Czarine fabrics stitched to a basque to give an organic look to the costume. I did the illustration, the patterning, the draping, fitting, and alteration.
Gold Woman Solo
Custom dye-sub print on Czarine fabric. The same creation process as the
Redman Solo costume.
Splash Duo
The Koi fish design, a hand painting and foiling printing on a nude power net fabric, was an done by Jeff Fender. The patterns were laid on the nude power mesh fabric, sent out for the printing, and sewn together after. I did the illustration, patterning, and fittings on this costume.
Synchro Tango
Neoprene and lace fabrics cut-out and stitched together and laced on the side front. I did the draping, patterning, and fitting of these costumes.
The Dreamer
Custom-dyed ombre Carvico fabric with attached bra, built-in leotard and mesh neckline finished with appliques on the skirt and bodice. I did the illustration, draping, patterning, cutting, and fitting on these costumes.
Gross Bertha
Chiffon and chiffon lace fabrics in bustier top, handkerchief skirt, and built-in shorts. This was one of the few costumes that did not go in the water as it was an aerial act. I did the illustration, draping, patterning, and fitting on these costumes.
Beam of Light
Made of nude power mesh, this costume had intricate leaves appliques allover the leotard. A detachable skirt made with leaf shaped cut fabrics all sewn on a waistband attached on the drop waist. This was another one of the few costumes that did not go in the water as much as the others as it was an aerial act. I did the illustration, patterning, draping, and fitting on this costume.
Steve Wynn’s
Show Stoppers
The resident show at the Encore Theater for five years. It was a live show with top rate vocalists and dancers, and a full live orchestra.
The following were some of my costume projects in the show.
Its Today
These costumes were from a vendor but our team did the fittings and alterations and added additional embellishments.
Luck Be A Lady
The design and illustration of this dress is an original Suzy Benzinger, the costume designer of the show. I did the draping, patterning, cutting, and appliques of the sample dress. The skirt consisted of precise cut on-grain strips of silk fabrics.
Hey Big Spender
Suzy Benzinger did the design and illustration of the dress. I was part of the team that did the patterning, cutting, draping, appliques, and stoning of the dresses for all fourteen dancers and a lead singer.
One
These costumes were from a vendor but our team was in charge of fitting, alterations, and adding embellishments.
Put on Your Sunday Clothes.
These were another ones of the costumes from a vendor but our team was in charge of fitting, alterations, and adding embellishments to the corsets and billowing skirts .
Cell Block Tango
Fabrics were neoprene and stretch netting fabrics. I was part of the team that created these costumes.
Malu Arceo Bridals
Custom-made bridal gowns and special occasion dresses.
I do the creatives and most of the production process
on these made-to-order dresses.
Ashley Bridal Gown
Six layers of fabrics for the detachable billowing skirt. The bodice was appliqued and embellished with Swarovski crystals and pearls. I designed and created this piece.
Mia Bridal Gown
Custom embroidered lace fabric and a lace stole. The bodice was bustier style cut on the hips for a full bias gathered skirt. I designed, draped, patterned, and did the cutting cut of this gown.
Justine Bridal Gown
The gown was appliqued on the bodice and on the skin-tone neckline. The skirt was tight from the waist until the hips where it opened to a flowing flare.
I designed and created this piece.
Monica Gown
Standing collar and skin-tone
sleeves and back with appliques. The skirt was cut in six biased pieces.
Designed and created.
Izzy Dress
The dress was made from dainty Chantilly lace. Some were cut-out and appliqued on the skirt, and mesh neckline.
I designed and created this piece.
Teaching Projects
Throughout my career as an educator, I have done many projects that involved helping my students succeed in their senior school projects and ventures. These were some of the PR posters I designed and created for graduating students' Senior Collection show.
