Articles by Christin Parcerisa
All about lab-grown diamonds: Why are they a more sustainable option?
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While called many things - lab-grown diamonds, man-made diamonds, and lab-created diamonds, among others - upon seeing manufactured diamonds, there’s no way to differentiate them from their natural counterparts. The fact these these diamonds were not made in nature, also doesn't mean they aren't real. Thanks to the use of new technology, several...
From tequila scraps to the new most sustainable vegan skin
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Four years ago, Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez Duarte from Mexico created an alternative material to animal skins by transforming cacti (nopal) into a bio-material called Desserto. This vegan leather has become one of the preferred materials for fashion brands seeking to offer more sustainable products around the world. Now, López...
My Fashion Academy opens new location in Mexico City
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The educational institution My Fashion Academy opened the doors of its newest location inside the Miyana shopping mall in Mexico City. During the inauguration of the new campus, the director and founder of MFA, Mr. Alejandro Villalpando, said that having a presence in Mexico City is part of the expansion plans of the training center that...
This Barbie, dressed by a Mexican designer, sold out in only 4 minutes
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Barbie dolls are no strangers to fashion collaborations. Since 1959, the doll has been dressed by numerous fashion brands and designers creating limited editions that appeal to collectors worldwide. Balmain, Moschino, Vera Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, Oscar de la Renta and many others have had the privilege to dress this iconic character. The...
Fashion education is ready for a change
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As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, a much more flexible, multidisciplinary, omnichannel approach will be required, and one that connects with the changes happening in the industry, especially in terms of digital tools and access. Institutions will have to rethink their educational content and how it is delivered to find a balance between...
The first official NBA store opens in Mexico
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The first official NBA store opened in Mexico City, where basketball clothing and products can now be found. Different clothing items, such as T-shirts, caps and pants, as well as footwear pieces are available behind the large facade that displays the league's logo. The pieces are exclusive NBA items made by some of the most prominent sportswear...
Vegan cactus leather from Mexico: new favorite for luxury at Lineapelle Milan
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CDMX - With the purpose of creating an alternative to animal leather, Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez, both hailing from Mexico, developed vegan leather made with nopal (a cactus), which they successfully showcased in the last edition of the International Leather Fair Lineapelle 2019, which took place in October in Milan, Italy. The...
How designer Lorena Saravia has conquered the Mexican retail market
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CDMX - At AdWeek Latam, held in Mexico City in February, Mexican designer Lorena Saravia gave a speech on "The complexity of start-ups in retail", where she described the progress of her brand over the 10 years she has been in business. Today, three of the designer’s brands are located in key points of sale in the country, such as Liverpool...
The photographer capturing Dior’s female empowerment collection
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Mexico City - Italian fashion designer Maria Grazia Chiuri approached Dior’s 2019 cruise collection with a whole new concept: The strength, elegance and determination of the Dior woman this year was inspired in a culture that’s not European. Instead, it was inspired by the escaramuzas - female horse riders taking part in the traditional Mexican...
Organic Cotton has a long way to go in Latin America
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Everyday we see more global brands, like H&M, Inditex, or Nike, present new lines created with organic cotton. However, the product has yet to expand in terms of an increase in demand, global production, and awareness from consumers about clothes with sustainable production. The concept of organic cotton refers to those productions that follow a...