Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. The celebration honors the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. This year’s theme recognizes the strength and hard work of Hispanic Americans, whose zeal for family and country has helped shape society.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Nordstrom is partnering with Cuban-American designer Robert Rodriguez on a limited-edition shirt that will be sold exclusively at Nordstrom from September 15 through October 15.

These limited-edition shirts will be available at 38 Nordstrom stores nationwide including Bellevue Nordstrom (100 Bellevue Square in Bellevue, 425.455.5800). It will also be available online at nordstrom.com/hhm beginning September 15.

“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Nordstrom and MANA in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Robert Rodriguez. “Strong, confident women have always been my design muse and to have the opportunity to support young women in MANA’s HERMANITAS® mentoring program is an honor.”

True to Rodriguez’s signature modern and feminine style, and parallel with fall 2010 fashion trends, the shirts will feature a draped silhouette and black lace overlay with feather embellishment ($225, SAVVY department).

All after-cost proceeds will benefit MANA’s HERMANITAS® program, an organization which has worked with its chapters and affiliates around the country to embrace and fulfill the hopes and aspirations of Latina adolescents for the past 20 years.

“We are delighted to partner with Robert Rodriguez in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Amelia Ransom Letcher, vice president of Diversity Affairs for Nordstrom. “We are proud to support MANA’s HERMANITAS® program and offer this exclusive fashion item to our customer.”