Museum Franz Mayer is one of my favorite museums and it’s located downtown in Mexico City. The Franz Mayer has been host to some of the best fashion exhibitions in the world. Vogue like a Painting , Comme des Garçons among others. Today I went to see the Carla Fernández exhibition, curated by Florence Müller.
About the exhibition
This exhibition explores the ways in which Carla Fernández works: collaborating in design and production processes with artisans from all over Mexico, celebrating their vibrant cultures, and using her global platform to promote social justice and fair trade.
Carla Fernández Casa de ModaUn Manifiesto de Moda Mexicana
Carla Fernández creates high-fashion designs throughout Mexico. She collaborates with artisans belonging to indigenous communities and other popular and urban collectives. Her work preserves and celebrates centuries-old textile techniques.
“Being original is returning to the origin”
Carla Fernández
“The tradition is not static: The festivities” La Charrería“La Charrería” Carla paid homage to the elegant style of charros between 2009 and 2021.
This particular collection “La Charrería”, has one of my all time favorite Carla Fernández iconic pieces. “The Charra Cape”
“The earth is the origin of the textiles”
There are no illegal humans, only inhuman laws.
This exhibition will be available till July 9, 2023.
