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2011 might not have been the best year for Latinos with regards to politics, education or immigration reform, but when it came to fashion, Latinos most certainly hit all the right notes.
We saw Latino celebrities readily making it to "Best Dressed" lists. TV star and activist Eva Longoria was praised by fashion commentators for her black Zac Posen gown at the 2011 Golden Globes awards. Similarly, film, TV and music star Selena Gomez was complimented for the golden body-fitted J Mendel dress she wore to this year's Grammy Awards.
The wave of recognition continued as legendary Peruvian fashion photographer, Mario Testino, was honored at El Museo del Barrio's Annual Gala in May. His work has been featured in magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair and he has contributed to the imagery of leading fashion houses such as Burberry, Gucci, Versace, Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana and Hugo Boss, making him one the world's most renowned contemporary fashion photographers.
In 2011 we saw Latinos and Latinas experimenting and taking new risks with their fashion styles, at the forefront of new trends. They were often visibly influenced by their Latino roots and culture, seen in their choice of wearing up-and-coming designers, bold colors, organic textiles and prints, reinforcing the stereotypical sensuality or 'hotness' associated with Latinos.
The slideshow below reflects our opinion as to some of the best dressed Latinos of 2011. It includes men and women, musicians and films stars, models and fashion designers.
Do you agree with this list? Who do you think is THE best dressed Latino celebrity this year? Please share your thoughts in the comments below. And for more on the best of 2011, visit bestof2011.aol.com.
Camilla Belle, the L.A. native of Brazilian descent, is our choice as the most fashionable Latina of 2011. Her impeccable taste and eye for elegance makes her one of Hollywood's most fashionable stars.
Belle has been working in Hollywood since she 7 years old and landed a role in the made-for-TV "Empty Cradle".
#11 EVA LONGORIA
#8 SELENA GOMEZ
#7 GAEL GARCIA BERNAL
#6 SALMA HAYEK
#4 CAROLINA HERRERA
#3 NINA GARCIA
In 2011, she dazzled in a pink corset dress at the Chopard reopening celebration of their South Coast Plaza boutique in Orange County. She proved that one can be classic and still have fun with fashion at The Young Hollywood Awards, where she wore a white Tom Ford suit.
Her eye for fashion took her to the runway this year. Alberta Ferretti picked "real people" to walk the runway at her 2011 Pitti Immagine Uomo 79 fashion show in Florence and Belle was one of her chosen models. She donned a beautiful low-cut silver dress. She won over the crowd.
In this picture, Belle attends LACMA Art Film Gala Honoring Clint Eastwood and John Baldessari Presented By Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Nov. 5, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
SOURCE huffingtonpost
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