What is your name and where are you from? My name is Tsai- Feng Chou, but you can call me Freda, I’m from Taiwan. Where do you study fashion? I’m studying Fashion styling and design communication at Shih Chien University. Talk to me about your participation behind Tapei Fashion Week … I am very grateful for this opportunity. I am participating on behalf of our department. This is a student show by the organizer […]
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Interview with Diane Pernet , founder and director of ASVOF / ASVOFF
Hi Diane, I had the opportunity to meet you and interview you briefly a few years ago in Mexico City during ASVOFF MX in Company of Mexican top model Luisa Saenz and Gustavo Prado. I was completely intrigued and in awe of your unique style and wondered so much about it. When did you started […]
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Goldfish Unknown / From Taiwan, Interview with Designer Tsai-Feng Chou
What is your name and where are you from? My name is Tsai- Feng Chou, but you can call me Freda, I’m from Taiwan. Where do you study fashion? I’m studying Fashion styling and design communication at Shih Chien University. Talk to me about your participation behind Tapei Fashion Week … I am very grateful for this opportunity. I am participating on behalf of our department. This is a student show by the organizer […]
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Interview with Flamas Studio / The Art Behind Candle Making
Where does the idea of creating these unique candle designs come from? Last year I became unemployed, it was almost the end of the year and we where in the middle of the pandemic. I needed something to distract my mind into. I took some months studying and meditating. And like some I used candle […]
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“Unskilled Worker” / Interview with artist Helen Downie
I discovered Unskilled Worker art online with the collaboration she did with the brand Gucci a few years ago. I never thought I would have the chance to interview her, but I instagrammed her and she was really cool about it. I am really big fan of her art work. I decided she was going […]
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Ethical Artisanal Luxury / Interview with Alessandra Petersen
A few years ago I had the chance to meet Peruvian designer Alessandra Petersen, at the first edition of Carvana Americana trunk show. Tell me, what was the process of bringing your brand to Peru and present it in Caravana Americana? I have been always curious about knowing Mexico, I find it’s culture, the vibe […]
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The Curatorship of Fashion : Interview with Ana Elena Mallet.
Hello Ana Elena, I had the great opportunity to participate in the exhibition you curated for the Mexican luxury brand TRISTA a few years ago. I participated as a speaker, and I didn’t got the chance to meet you at the event, but I absolutely loved your work. I wanted to interview you because I’m […]
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Retail and the Fashion Industry : Interview with Beatriz Orozco
On Monday I had the chance to interview Beatriz Orozco. She has a lot of experience in Fashion Business, Trends and Retail. Beatriz where are originally from? I was born and raised in Mexico (Guanajuato) What was your major in? Product/Fashion design When did your passion for fashion began? Since I was a kid, I […]
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Being authentic, translating fashion in your daily life: Interview with Mexican Fashion Designer Begoña Palacios.
I stumbled upon Mexican fashion designer Begoña Palacios during an interview with Issabela Camil RUMOR. Begoña is very talented and I wanted to interview her. Before having her own brand, she worked in Victor and Rolf where she learned new techniques, and storytelling. It was a combination that worked perfectly for her, To be faithful […]
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The challenges of an emergent fashion designer in Mexico: Interview with Jacob Pulido
Jacob Pulido and I have know each other for a while in the fashion industry in Mexico. He is a specialist in fashion business, lecturer, and mentor in brand incubation in Fashion Foward Mexico at the University Centro de Diseño de Modas. He has a very interesting fashion project by the name of ModaEmprende https://modaemprende.com. […]
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Moon Maker: Interview with artist Granila Santisteban
Hello Granila, with no doubt when I found one of your original moon mirror designs It caught my attention. I wanted to know more about your brand and the inspiration behind your work. Where are you from? I am from the semidesert of Monclova, Coahuila Mexico. When did the idea of communicating and expressing yourself […]
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RUMOR is art turned into fashion: Interview with Issabela Camil
Last weekend I had the chance to meet Issabela Camil virtually, and we spoked about her latest project RUMOR. We had never met before the interview. I first came across her brand when Tetetlán posted one of her pieces on their instagrams feed. I was intrigued by the beautiful lines and originality in the image […]