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 […]
Browsing Category: Coolhunting
“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 […]
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 […]
Taller de Obsidiana Brand and Casa Obsidiana Concept Store: Interview with Topacio and Gerardo Cuevas
About 8 years ago in a very cool design bazaar “Trafico Bazar” at la Roma I discovered Taller de Obsidiana where I met brother and sister Gerardo and Topacio Cuevas. I was completely mesmerized by their unique jewelry , made with very interesting materials. Today Taller de Obsidiana brand has amazing projects among them is […]
Art and Tapestry, From Geelong Australia: Interview with artist Rachel Hine
I came across Rachel Hine peculiar tapestry designs in social media, and thought that her art should be seen across the world. Her art is unique, and is not only a visual language. What did you major in? I studied Fine Art, and was lucky enough to major in tapestry weaving at Monash University in […]
The micro state of fashion: Interview with Yvan Rodic “Facehunter”
A few years ago I was walking at la Roma, in Mexico City and I came across a tiny concept store with the name HUA-HUA and found Yvan Rodic‘s book “Facehunter“. I love cool hunting and pictures that reflect how different people live fashion through their own very unique style. I reviewed his book in […]
Fashion Trends in Mexico 2021: Interview with Trendo.mx’s Gustavo Prado
Hi Gustavo, I had the chance to have you as a lecturer in coolhunting at CENTRO University, I have followed your career in fashion and design. I’ve never asked…What was your first approach with fashion?In the decade of 1980’s the epicenter of counterculture in Mexico was Bar 9, that with Vertigo magazine gave place to […]
Panadería Rosetta Coffee Shop / La Roma, Mexico City.
Panaderia Rosetta is one of my fav coffee shops to go to at la Roma in Mexico City. The bread is artisanal and it is so tasty and so good you will love it, pair it with a cup of coffee and you will be delighted. I am a fan of the guayaba roll, and […]
Interview with Prince Laúder / art, fashion, and mix media.
My name is Carlos Guerrero, and I am from Mexico City. When did you started your career? Formally I started back in 2010. A few years a go I saw at the Molt store in Las Lomas your expo about fashion characters. Tell us more about it.. It was an exhibition named ICONS, a way […]
Art and Spirituality / Interview with artist Inaaagold
What is your name?My name is Georgina but they call me Coquis, or Ina. Inaaagold is born with the intention of finding the gold in our feminine side. The INA part of Georgina is the suffix of the femininity of everything. And GOLD es like the metaphor of finding gold at the end of the […]