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BIO

Henry Picado with extensive experience and well known reputation as an international designer in the fashion industry, Henry makes another footprint in the fashion world by bringing the success of his previous brands to ESTE & CHLO and Henry Picado Men’s. Henry has caught the attention of many editors, stylists, celebrities and films with his designs which garnered a strong following.

Henry began designing and creating as a child in Costa Rica. As a teenager, he entered and won many art contests. After participating in fashion events, his desire to pursue a career in fashion was ignited. He emigrated from Costa Rica to New York City to attend The Fashion Institute of Technology.

As a struggling young artist, F.I.T. recognized his talent and potential and was very interested in nurturing Henry’s career in fashion. After graduating from F.I.T., Henry began working at Bob Mackie as an assistant and after only six months was designing three collections for the house of Mackie: B’Zar, Vesper and Bob Mackie Evening. It was there that Henry began creating one-of-a-kind wardrobes for celebrity clients including Joan Collins, Kristi Yamaguchi, Vanna White and Donna Da Varona. In 2002, Henry left Bob Mackie to be the senior designer at Demetrios where he designed evening wear, bridal, couture wedding dresses and prom. Henry brings his overall creative vision through his experience, passion for design and his desire to create beautiful dresses for women.

Henry is very involved in every aspect that goes into making each dress. This starts with the color palette, the fabric, style, fit, and how it feels. The attention to detail is reflected in each collection Henry designs.

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ESTE & CHLO is a classic and contemporary collection that incorporates the chic twist of a modern brand. E&C suits the woman of today and her changing environment.The Brand is unique due to the implementation of special hand crafted techniques, requiring very careful attention to the detail of each piece. Thus, our brand empowers women with the confidence and freedom to express her own sense of style. Inspired by the glamour of Hollywood, E&C creates gowns, cocktail dresses, sport wear and separates from every day and all social occasions. ESTE & CHLO is a brand that has been developed to cater to the broad female marketplace. Our mission is to provide women with a unique and different experience at an affordable cost in today’s market.

Henry Picado Men's was born as a demand from the Henry’s clients requested him for items that he used on his daily bases and during his social events and is this how he started doing custom made to order and it is during all this that he became with the idea of Henry Picado Men's. Men's clothing sets a trend and represents a whole business. Because today's man no longer only looks for clean and ironed clothes in his closet, he wants to look good and compete among them. It is then that Henry Picado Men's wants to turn his attention to dressing them. The brand has been very well received by many men of all social levels which allows them to create a unique style