Eduardo Lucero

Senior Lecturer, Fashion Design | BFA Fashion Design

Education

Otis College of Art and Design, BFA in Fashion Design (1989).

Bio and Affiliation

Since 1993, Eduardo Lucero has been producing fashion shows/events that feature his clothing line's vision. His shows are known for their strong visionary flair and ability to remain ahead of the status quo, incoroporating a huge range of inspiration. As an innovator, he has been instrumental in building a fashion week in Los Angeles from when there was none. He was the one recruited by SMASHBOX Studios to help them in their first foray as a fashion show venue. And the same with IMG, and most recently Boxeight Productions and DTLAFW.

Besides showing consistently during fashion week LA for almost twenty-five years, he has also exhibited in New York, Chicago, Miami, Washington D.C. and internationally in Hong Kong, Peru, and Mexico, where he has a mentorship program with young student designers and a commitment to help grow that nation's fashion profile.

 

Eduardo Lucero faculty portrait

Awards and Honors

2010 Selected by Otis College of Art and Design to be featured in their Otis Legacy Video project, featuring distinguished alumni.

2009 BIENESTAR, organization providing services to Latinos living with HIV/AIDS, honors Eduardo Lucero in celebrity charity event also hosted by Eduardo.

2009 Honored by PLANNED PARENTHOOD for commitment to women's causes.

2009 MOLAA, the Museum of Latin American Art Awards Eduardo Lucero. A special fashion collection was designed inspired by their permanent collection and was featured at their charity event.

2008 Honored by Fashion Week El Paseo as head designer for fashion week.

2007 Chosen by INTERMODA/Mexico for their INNOVATOR award.

2006 Honored by SAPICA/Mexico for accessory and show design.

2004 Selected by GEN/ART Chicago.

2003 Headlines PADRES CONTRA EL CANCER event with Eva Langoria and is recognized for contributions made to help children and their families fight cancer.

2000 Honored by Woodbury University at their annual Fashion Event.

1998 wins Best Collection at Young Pacific Designers Competition in Hong Kong.

1997 wins RISING STAR AWARD/Los Angeles Fashion Industry.

1997 honored by Latin GRAMMYS at their annual preshow party with celebrity fashion show.

Professional Accomplishments and Exhibitions

1992 - Present 2019 - EDUARDO LUCERO Collection - For 27 years, Eduardo Lucero has designed and manufactured his namesake collection in Los Angeles. His collections have garnered numerous awards and have helped Los Angeles to be recognized as a Fashion capital.

1993 - Present - EDUARDO LUCERO Botique - his Los Angeles atelier has been a ubiquitos design destination for over two decades, building a large following of devoted clients, including well known film and music luminaries from the American and Latin American entartainment industries.

Clients and Employment History

1992 - 1996 CHROME HEARTS/Los Angeles
Designer/Sketch Artist

1991 - 1994 HENRY DUARTE-SQAREWEAR/Los Angeles
Designer/Sketch Artist

1987 - 1992 BILL WHITTEN DESIGNS/Los Angeles
Freelance Designer