Angel Sanchez has been captivated by fashion since childhood. He
grew up in his mother's atelier in his native Venezuela surrounded
by dress forms and fabrics. Watching her sew with the entrancing
abilities in her hands and her talent and determination was Angel's
first inspiration.
It wasn't until 1987 after two years as an architect that Angel
knew he was to become a fashion designer and returned to his
roots. Angel quickly rose to fame in his native Venezuela and
throughout Latin America. These successes lead to international
expansion in 1997 when the company established its headquarters
in New York City. Soon after Angel Sanchez evening wear was sold
in prestigious US stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus
and Bergdorf Goodman. In 1999 Sanchez debuted his bridal
collection in the US where it received immediate attention
by buyers and press. In the same year Sanchez presented his
evening collection during New York fashion week in Bryant Park
and became a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of
America. His presence as an international designer was
solidified.
Today Angel Sanchez is renowned worldwide for both bridal and
evening wear designs that reflect his architectural discipline
and structure while creating new shapes and proportions that hold
true to the timeless perfection of traditional couture
dressmaking. His elegant designs are architectural, contemporary
and feminine and always include a touch of drama and impact along
with innovative details. Through his linear precision Angel
creates definition to flatter and enhance the figure allowing a
woman to feel the freedom and beauty that comes from confidence
alone. Angel Sanchez designs are renowned for celebrating the
woman and allowing her to take center stage.
Most notably in 2005, Angel designed Sandra Bullock's wedding
gown and Eva Longoria's Emmy Awards dress for which she received
a best dressed nod. In 2006 Sandra wore an Angel Sanchez gown to
the Oscars and in 2007 Angel designed Eva Longoria's wedding
gown. Angel's talent and jovial personality has won over
celebrities on the red carpet and socialites on the international
party circuit. His devotees also include Salma Hayek, Giselle
Bundchen, Beyonce, America Ferrara, Iman, Elizabeth Hurley,
Bridget Moynahan, Thalia, and Gayle King.
His insight into Latin-American perspective has created a global
brand that has continued to expand for the last 19 years. Angel
Sanchez evening wear and bridal collections are available in the
best specialty department stores and boutiques in the US (Saks
Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman) and internationally
in Browns of London, Frattina and Saks Fifth Avenue Mexico, Joyce
in Hong Kong, Hugo Nicholson Canada, and Al Hama in the Middle
East.