Fashion and Coolhunting
One of the things I love the most about Mexican fashion is discovering emerging designers and learning about the stories behind their brands. This time, I had the opportunity to discover Transestética, a Mexican fashion brand founded by CENTRO alumna and creative director Dalienla. With a distinctive universe that explores fashion, jewelry, experimentation, and futuristic […]
I owed you this blog post about “NAMELESS,” the Graduate Fashion Show presented by fashion design students from Universidad de Londres, which took place two weeks ago at Foro Indie Rocks in Mexico City. I believe it is incredibly important to support and promote this kind of runway show, especially because there is so much […]
This week I had the pleasure of meeting Mexican menswear designer Galo Bertin in person for the first time. I had attended some of his runway shows during Fashion Week a few years ago, but I never had the chance to sit down and interview him. As we discussed the idea behind this interview, we […]
A week ago, I had the opportunity to attend “Distrito 12,” a graduate fashion show featuring students from Universidad de Londres. The event took place at House of Vans, and you could feel the amazing energy from the moment you walked into the venue. Surrounded by professors, friends, and family, it was an incredible evening dedicated […]
Today, I went to the Archive Museum of Photography in downtown Mexico City for the runway show of Mexican fashion designer Joss Ramirez, founder of Catal Brand. The collection, titled “Ecos de Nuestro Origen” (Echoes of Our Origin), was brought to life through the work of 30 artisans from Chiapas. The designs were truly beautiful, showcasing incredible […]
A few days ago, I stumbled upon the Instagram profile of Maria Pena Lanzon, a fashion designer from Spain who lives in Mexico City, and I was immediately captivated by her talent. Her work caught my attention right away, and I knew I had to reach out and ask her for an interview. Beca: How did […]
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 […]
This was easily my favorite outfit of the week. I wore my favorite trench by Adidas Originals, paired with New Balance sneakers , a simple black dress from H&M, and a small crossbody purse by TOUS. I also brought along my new toy , the DJI Osmo 3 which I’m very excited about using to create new content. Before heading […]