Leonardo Rocco celebrated a decade of the glamorous Miami Hair, Beauty & Fashion event with a look at fashion through the ages

Miami’s leading beauty, fashion and lifestyle event celebrated its 10th anniversary on November 5th, 2014. The most anticipated event of the season, “Miami Hair, Beauty & Fashion 2014 by Rocco Donna,” took center stage at the Collins Park Funkshion tent in South Beach, presented by Suave Professional and Vive Mejor (Vivemejor.com).

Hosted by celebrated stylist, Rocco, the event showcased the most creative and cutting-edge hair, beauty and lifestyle trends. As a tribute to the event’s 10th year, Rocco focused on the “DECADE” concept, celebrating the most important styles throughout history, creatively presented through fashion and beauty trends starting with the late 20s, and concluding with a futuristic projection of trends of the year 3000. Rosita Hurtado, Miguel Angel Masjuan, and Samy Gicherman were the designers of all of the catwalk designs.

The event’s activities kicked off in the morning with personalized experiences for a select group of editors, influencers, and members of the press. Guests were pampered by the Rocco Donna Salon & Agency team who brought hairstyles inspired by the decades concept to life in the Suave Professionals® Hair Lounge. Beautiful hairstyles were given a soft look using the Suave Professionals® Natural Infusion Moisturizing Light Oil Spray with Macadamia Oil which hydrated each style weightlessly. Guests were also treated to beauty, fashion and style tips.

Visitors had the opportunity to relax in the Vive Mejor® Beauty Lounge where they were treated to mini facials and manicures prior to their glam reinventions by makeup artists from the Rocco Donna Salon & Agency.

“It is always an honor and a pleasure to celebrate the Miami Hair, Beauty and Fashion event, especially this one where we celebrated a decade of beauty, fashion and lifestyle,” said Rocco. “I am so grateful to have the support of my friends, celebrities, the press, stylists, makeup artists, designers, producers–in short–all those who have made Miami Hair, Beauty and Fashion by Rocco Donna possible throughout the past 10 years.”

At 7 p.m., and amid much anticipation, celebrities started to arrive at the Funkshion tent at Collins Park and walk the “pink carpet” to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

The show opener, designer Liliana Montoya, showcased her collection Liliana Montoya Swimwear. The swimwear fashion show, followed by a hair color trend demonstration by Aloxxi Color International and New Age, which included Rocco taking the stage to change a model’s look in seconds. Following the demonstration, Vanessa Hauc, representative and founder of Sachamama, presented a short video to raise awareness and encourage the public to collaborate for the betterment of our planet.

The show culminated with all the celebrity models on the catwalk, featuring hair styles created in the Suave Professionals Hair Lounge and makeup looks from the Vive Mejor Beauty Lounge. Rocco returned to the stage to wow the crowd as he created a new hairstyle in seconds, wowing the crowd with his talent and versatility and confirming why the celebrity stylist has accomplished worldwide success. Among the stars who participated were Zuleyka Rivera, Frida Sofia, Scarlet Ortiz, Maritza Bustamante, Carolina Tejera, Felicia Mercado, Debora Bello, Barbie Simons, Daniela Botero and Alina Robert; wearing designs by Rosita Hurtado, Miguel Angel Masjuan and Samy Gicherman.

The night ended at De Rodriguez Modern Latin Fusion with a VIP after party where guests celebrated the day’s events while looking forward to what the next MHB&F by Rocco Donna will bring.

The event’s creator, Rocco, is a globally recognized professional in the beauty and fashion industry and is recognized widely for his talent, unique vision and media visibility. Rocco has been responsible for changing and maintaining the image of many celebrities within the Hispanic and Anglo market for more than two decades at Rocco Donna Salon & Agency.

Miami Hair, Beauty & Fashion 2014 By Rocco Donna was made possible thanks to the sponsorship of Suave Professionals®, Vive Mejor®, Aloxxi Color International, New Age Beauty, De Rodriguez Modern Latin Fusion, Tous Perfumes, CanCun Cards, Porfirios, Lucy Player Vodka, Ron Barcelo, Craving Crushers and Funkshion.

Miami Hair, Beauty and Fashion by Rocco Donna supports the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Miami/Ft. Lauderdale and Sachamama.