Fashion and Coolhunting
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 […]
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 […]
Last Thursday, I went to Bomboti in Polanco for the opening of the “CARNAVAL” exhibition by 1/8 Takamura. Bomboti is an amazing hotspot where you can find art, design, and fashion, all from Mexican designers. I also had the opportunity to watch the fashion film by Julio Muñoz about “CARNAVAL,” the first runway show SS 2026 by 1/8 Takamura […]
This Mexico City Shopping Guide has been carefully curated to showcase some of the most refined voices in contemporary Mexican design. Each selected brand reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, architectural clarity, and timeless sophistication — pieces that transcend trends and embody quiet luxury. Located between Colonia Juárez and Roma, this corridor showcases some of the […]
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to visit and tour the studio and showroom of the brand 1/8 Takamura, founded by Mexican designer Guillermo Vargas Ayluardo. Located on República de El Salvador in Mexico City’s Historic Center, the studio brings together a team of approximately 20 people working across different areas that shape and sustain the brand. […]
Spring came in the form of a croissant and Ice – Cream, just like the ones at Panadería Rosetta, my favorite coffee shop slash bakery. Tasting this peculiar dessert while working on my computer, the usual freelancing and digital fashion marketing. The first time I feel inspired in a while! What is going on? On […]
More than 10 years ago I had the opportunity to interview Mexican Fashion Designer Carmen Rion, backstage of her runway show presented at Google +Fashion second edition. While I was developing this new blog over in the pandemic I knew I wanted to talk about her and interview her again. A few days ago I […]
Today it’s my first day doing coverage for SAPICA. One of the things I love the most is to walk down the aisle and observe the Visual Merchandising! Each brand has its own personality, and the visual merchandising is very useful to help them attract the public. One of the most important goals for a […]
SAPICA the most important trade fair of footwear, leather goods and fashion in Mexico, and Latin America turns 50. Its number 90 edition will take place at León, Guanajuato, Mexico from the 5 to the 7 of march this present year. FACTS 70% of the fabrication of footwear in Mexico comes from Guanajuato, it produces […]