Articles by Christin Parcerisa
Christin Parcersia has been a lifestyle and fashion journalist since 2010. She studied Communication in Mexico and has a Master's Degree in Writing from SCAD. She's currently the Mexico News editor at FashionUnited. Based in Mexico City, she loves sharing stories about emerging talented designers, innovation in fashion and how fashion and culture intertwine. Her stories include interviews, reports, daily news, coverage of events and more.
The textile industry in Mexico and the US call for dialogue in the face of imposed tariffs
Mexico - On Saturday, February 1, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing 25 percent tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada and a 10 percent tax on China. This imposition of tariffs represents a challenge for all industries in Mexico due to the importance of the United States as a historical trading partner. In the...
BusinessFeaturedMemberFeb 3, 2025
All about lab-grown diamonds: Why are they a more sustainable option?
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...
Business|Interview FeaturedMemberNov 13, 2024
From tequila scraps to the new most sustainable vegan skin
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...
Fashion FeaturedJun 30, 2023
My Fashion Academy opens new location in Mexico City
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...
SchoolsMar 13, 2023
This Barbie, dressed by a Mexican designer, sold out in only 4 minutes
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 FeaturedMar 3, 2023
Fashion education is ready for a change
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...
NewsJul 5, 2022
The first official NBA store opens in Mexico
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...
RetailJan 6, 2020
Vegan cactus leather from Mexico: new favorite for luxury at Lineapelle Milan
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...
Fashion |INTERVIEW FeaturedNov 1, 2019
How designer Lorena Saravia has conquered the Mexican retail market
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...
RetailFeaturedFeb 22, 2019
The photographer capturing Dior’s female empowerment collection
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...
Fashion |INTERVIEW FeaturedFeb 1, 2019