Fashion and Coolhunting
A week ago, I had the opportunity to attend “Distrito 12,” a graduate fashion show featuring students from Universidad de Londres. The event took place at House of Vans, and you could feel the amazing energy from the moment you walked into the venue. Surrounded by professors, friends, and family, it was an incredible evening dedicated […]
Today, I went to the Archive Museum of Photography in downtown Mexico City for the runway show of Mexican fashion designer Joss Ramirez, founder of Catal Brand. The collection, titled “Ecos de Nuestro Origen” (Echoes of Our Origin), was brought to life through the work of 30 artisans from Chiapas. The designs were truly beautiful, showcasing incredible […]
This week, I had the opportunity to attend “STELLUM,” the Graduate Fashion Show presented by the Fashion Design students of Universidad de Londres, held at Palacio La Rochelle. I truly believe in the importance of showcasing and supporting the work of emerging designers and recent graduates. Fashion’s future is shaped by new voices, fresh perspectives, and the […]
A new chapter has just begun for KOUA with the opening of the brand’s first Paris gallery-boutique and the launch of its latest capsule collection, Madame Avant Moi. The occasion felt like the perfect moment to sit down with Erika Álvarez the creative mind behind the brand to discuss its journey, the inspiration behind the new collection, and […]
A few days ago, I stumbled upon the Instagram profile of Maria Pena Lanzon, a fashion designer from Spain who lives in Mexico City, and I was immediately captivated by her talent. Her work caught my attention right away, and I knew I had to reach out and ask her for an interview. Beca: How did […]
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to meet the talented Mexican fashion designer Guillermo Jester, and ever since, I had wanted to interview him for the blog. Thank you so much, Guillermo, for taking the time to share your story with me and with the readers of Pancakes and Mimosas. Beca: Tell us about your […]
Yesterday I had the best time at the atelier of Mexican fashion designer Carmen Rión who presented her newest collection “Las Hijas del Maíz: Una Nueva Cosecha”. (The Daughters of the Corn) “The collection “The Daughters of the Corn” is a tribute to the food that has shaped our culture and that continues to consolidate […]
Last Thursday, I attended the United Legacy fashion competition and runway show at the Vértiz Campus of the University of Londres, organized by the Fashion Design program. (Mexico City) All of the participants were alumni who presented three of the most iconic looks from their graduate collections. The prize consisted of a scholarship designed to support them […]
Yesterday, I went window shopping with my significant other at Liverpool, a department store in Mexico City. Two days ago, while scrolling through fashion news on Instagram, I came across the new collaboration between the Mexican artisanal sustainable brand Someone Somewhere and Adidas. The collaboration between Someone Somewhere and Adidas is part of the launch surrounding Mexico’s third jersey for the FIFA World […]
A couple of weeks ago, I visited the store and studio of CRUDA, the brand founded by Costa Rican designer Pamela Hernández. Back in 2021, I wrote about the brand and its approach to sustainable, ethical footwear, so experiencing the space in person felt especially meaningful. Now, five years later, I had the opportunity to […]