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The Elegance of Indigenous Weaving by Somos Mhuyscas
All images in this interview are a courtesy of Somos Mhuyscas. While weaving is usually associated to ancient techniques of the native groups in the American continent, in fact this art can be found in many places around the world, ranging from tradicional textiles to contemporary versions adapted to modern sensibilities. According to Milcíades Estiven…
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Grettel Salgado on Family, Fabric, and Finding Herself
For Monterrey-based fashion design student Grettel Salgado, fabric isn’t just material, it’s memory, emotion, and rebellion. In her latest project at the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), Grettel transforms threads, paper, and plastic into a tactile narrative of self-discovery, challenging the rigid expectations of family, culture, and perfectionism. “I grew up in a family where perfection…
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Evelina Epp: How Chance and Choice Shaped Her Latest Collection
When Evelina Epp talks about Destiny Lock, her MFA thesis collection at the Fashion Institute of Technology, she doesn’t describe it as just clothing. It’s a way of making sense of heartbreak, chance encounters, and the idea that there’s really no such thing as “bad timing.” Born in Kazakhstan to a family rooted in business,…
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Runtan Du: Fashion as Storytelling and Worldbuilding
Fashion, at its core, is about storytelling, connecting human experiences, cultural histories, and personal identities through fabric and form. Emerging designer Runtan Du embodies this vision powerfully with his latest collection, “Undefined Deity.” A recent graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Du sees fashion not simply as clothing, but as a tool to explore complex, universal narratives of human…
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FIT Designer Dian Jin Transforms Cosmic Themes into Sculptural Fashion
At the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), emerging designer Dian Jin has unveiled a graduate collection titled Pale Blue Dot. This is an exploration of cosmic wonder, environmental fragility, and wearable sculpture. Inspired by NASA’s photograph taken at the request of astronomer Carl Sagan in 1990, the image shows Earth as a tiny pixel floating…
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Inside Chow Chow: Merging Savile Row Tailoring with Modern Romance
When Kenneth Chow founded his fashion label Chow Chow, he set out to create something that felt both intimate and extraordinary. His debut ready-to-wear collection, “Collection 01: Year Zero,” is a testament to that vision. Drawing on his rigorous training on London’s famed Savile Row and in couture bridal ateliers, Kenneth has crafted a body…
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For Guzo Atelier: “Feeling Unique is True Luxury”
If you want to find an independent fashion brand that is 100% custom made, explores Caribbean chic under the lens of local sensibilities and is completely sustainable, then Guzo Atelier is what you are looking for. The Montería born, Bogotá based designer has established his concept – encapsulated in the word “TRASCENDENCIA” which comes from…
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Finally, Jonathan Anderson Named Sole Creative Director at Dior
It’s official! Jonathan Anderson has been confirmed as the new creative director of Dior’s women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories lines. After months of intense speculation and anticipation, the fashion world now knows for certain. This appointment marks a significant moment for Dior, as Anderson becomes its eighth couturier, ushering a fresh creative vision. The…
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Zorro Gris: Breaking the Tropical Fashion Stereotypes
In Latin America there is an abundance of fashion creators who step outside of the tropical chic box in which the region is usually put inside. Zorro Gris (“Grey Fox” in Spanish), the brand founded by designer and artist Liza Ardila, hails from Cali, Colombia. This city, famous for being the world capital of salsa,…
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From Factory Floor to Fashion Runway: Jaekeun Shin’s Self-Made Journey Through Workwear
When Jaekeun Shin talks about his collection, he’s not just discussing garments, he’s revisiting his past. Long before he set foot in a fashion studio, his hands were busy in his father’s factory, helping out during school breaks, carrying screws in his pockets, crouching beside machines. That factory, once a modest 10-pyeong space, has since…
