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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Retail and the Fashion Industry : Interview with Beatriz Orozco
On Monday I had the chance to interview Beatriz Orozco. She has a lot of experience in Fashion Business, Trends and Retail. Beatriz where are originally from? I was born and raised in Mexico (Guanajuato) What was your major in? Product/Fashion design When did your passion for fashion began? Since I was a kid, I […]
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Being authentic, translating fashion in your daily life: Interview with Mexican Fashion Designer Begoña Palacios.
I stumbled upon Mexican fashion designer Begoña Palacios during an interview with Issabela Camil RUMOR. Begoña is very talented and I wanted to interview her. Before having her own brand, she worked in Victor and Rolf where she learned new techniques, and storytelling. It was a combination that worked perfectly for her, To be faithful […]
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The challenges of an emergent fashion designer in Mexico: Interview with Jacob Pulido
Jacob Pulido and I have know each other for a while in the fashion industry in Mexico. He is a specialist in fashion business, lecturer, and mentor in brand incubation in Fashion Foward Mexico at the University Centro de Diseño de Modas. He has a very interesting fashion project by the name of ModaEmprende https://modaemprende.com. […]
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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 […]
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RUMOR is art turned into fashion: Interview with Issabela Camil
Last weekend I had the chance to meet Issabela Camil virtually, and we spoked about her latest project RUMOR. We had never met before the interview. I first came across her brand when Tetetlán posted one of her pieces on their instagrams feed. I was intrigued by the beautiful lines and originality in the image […]
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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 […]
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Mexico’s KOI in Fashion : Interview with Anna Fusoni
I met Anna Fusoni, when I began my path as a fashion blogger back in 2012 when I started to write about designers and the fashion industry at Google + Fashion runway shows and participating in hangouts with designers, KOI in Fashion Anna Fusoni and Mike Alva Google’s Mexico Marketing Director back then. I decided […]
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Case Study, an insight of Collectiva Concepción Mexican luxury fashion brand / Interview with Concepción Orvañanos
A few years ago I had a chance to work with the Mexican fashion brand Yakampot, as well as Arroz Con Leche as a graphic designer and social media manager. It was a great experience, one of the most rewarding I’ve ever had. I understood how one garment can be so special and unique by […]
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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 […]
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The Iconic use of a Leather Jacket: Interview with Daniela Cassab, DANCASSAB
Hi Daniela, thank you for the interview! Tell us, how was DANCASSAB as a brand conceived? DANCASSAB was conceived 4 years ago in Mexico City, making my own samples and I achieved making leather jackets of an excellent quality with a lot of personality. At that time I was working in The Voice Mexico, and […]