Last week, I had so much fun at SANTOS, a lovely little spot in Mexico City that features vinyl records, drinks, and coffee. Many times, I had passed by Gabriel Mancera and seen SANTOS through my car window, wondering what was going on inside. Sometimes, I would notice people gathering outside, listening to a DJ […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Mextilo: 500 years of Mexican Fashion
Making Mextilo wasn’t an easy job, but there was a way to make it . To save a part of history of our country. The future of culture is on the internet, where knowledge is free, and compatible. That’s why instead of printing it’s second edition, we give it away and make it free for […]
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Craftmanship and Millinery : Interview with Mexican Designer Trinidad Cuesta
I am a hat lover, I probably own about 10 and they are hanging on my bedroom wall, Hats are so atemporal and fun! I came across a Mexican brand named Trinidad Cuesta on my Instagram feed. I thought of doing a interview with the designer to know more about the brand and the inspiration […]
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“Let’s put him in a Vase” Interview with Menswear designer Harikrishnan
I was checking my Instagram time line and I came across a very peculiar runway show and unusual designs. I came so intrigued and wanted to know more about the designer and the story behind the collection. I contacted Harikrishnan and asked to interview him. He was very polite and nice about it. What is […]
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Naty Abascal and Fashion! at the Jumex Museum
Today I went to see Naty Abascal and Fashion! exhibition at the Jumex Museum. I was lucky that I had the chance to go, since tomorrow will be it’s last day at the museum. You don’t have to pay your tickets, the entrance is free and you can come in from 10 am to 8 […]
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How to build a sustainable closet? / Mireille Acquart Mexico’s Fashion Sustainable Planner gives us a few pointers.
A few weeks ago I had a great interview with Mireille Acquart the Sustainable Fashion Planner. She is the pioneer of fashion sustainability in Mexico. She is also a consultant and mentor for several clothing companies and brands. She is the head of Ethical Fashion Space. I didn’t realize that clothing mass consumption was a […]
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Exhibit Vogue like a Painting at Franz Meyer Museum
Today I went to Vogue Mexico and Latin America exhibit of Vogue like a Painting at Franz Meyer Museum. My favorite picture is by Annie Leibovitz of the cast of the movie Marie Antoinette. A little bit of Rococo, known for it’s formal saturation, it’s use of pastel colors, gold, touched on youth and love.
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Day of the Dead / Runway show by Cerveza Victoria
The Day of the Dead, is one of my favorite Mexican celebrations. We celebrate the people who left before us. Cerveza Victoria had a runway show two weeks ago featuring Mexican designers such as: Armando Takeda, Ocelote, Malafacha, Carla Fernández, Galo Bertin, Marika Vera, Karla Luna, and Cynthia Buttenklepper. The theme of the runway was […]