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.
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 headquarter in NYC.
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 presented his evening collection during New York fashion week in Bryant Park and became a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
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. |
