BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Early every morning, just as she reaches her workplace at a labor union in Buenos Aires, Ángeles Celerier can't help but think of the iconic figure who once fought tirelessly for the rights of the working class in Argentina. Evita Peron, the beloved first lady of Argentina, continues to be a symbol of empowerment and revolution for many in the country.
The Argentine first lady was a client of designers like Christian Dior, Jacques Fath and the shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo, among others. Her impeccable style and glamorous fashion choices captivated the hearts of the Argentine people and the international community alike. Evita's influence extended beyond politics and into the world of fashion, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire designers and fashion enthusiasts to this day.
Evita, produced by Shakespeare Theatre Company in association with American Repertory Theater, runs through Oct. 15 at Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F. Fernández — who was honored earlier this year by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle as one of its Actors of the Year — calls “Evita” “so Lloyd. 'Evita' at STC flips the show's script to reveal the real Eva Perón. The truthful interpretation of her life in this production, already a tour-de-force, sheds light on the complexities of Evita's character and her impact on Argentine society.