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 […]
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LLL / Libros Libros Libros Bookstore
Who doesn’t love coffee and great books?! I fell in love with LLL Libros, Libros, Libros Bookstore. This bookstore is so cozy, and they have the latest books. It’s an speciality bookstore. I was searching for Philip Kotler’s latest book , and had the fortune of ordering it at the store. I also found American […]
Offline Diaries
On being a fashion entrepreneur, and landing a fashion accessories brand / Doble Infinito
Doble Infinito means Twice Infinity in English. I used to tell my parents when I was a little kiddo that I loved them to infinity and beyond, for me it meant: twice infinity , a never ending love, that will remain forever. How did the idea of having my own accessories brand grew on me? […]
Fashion
Behind Mexico’s Fashion Industry/ Interview with Pris Cano Fashion Stylist
When I began blogging back in 2012, I met Priscila Cano at a Fashion Marketing Course in CENTRO. Her sense of style and approach to fashion seemed so unique and different. Years later, I decided to interview her now as one of Mexico’s top stylists. When did your curiosity for fashion started? It started when […]
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Selección Marsella / Interior, Lifestyle and Decor
While I was scrolling my Instagram feed I came across Selección Marsella store, I found the curatorship of design and decor exquisite. And I was curious to know more about this new hot spot. How was the idea of opening Selección Marsella conceived? Selección Marsella emerges from the taste of being at home, for enjoying […]
Fashion
CRUDA / Sustainable and Ethical Footwear by designer Pamela Hernández from Costa Rica
CRUDA designed by Pamela Hernández is a sustainable footwear brand that supports artisanal processes and the practice of responsable production in a chain of collaborations. The shoes are hand made in leather and wood Upcycling making each pair one of a kind. “We recover traditional manufacturing techniques handmade footwear, which in turn are transmitted to […]
Fashion
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 […]
Fashion
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 […]
Fashion
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 […]