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...
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...
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...
The impact of fashion week: beyond the runways
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CDMX - New York, Milan, Paris and London: the four largest Fashion Weeks have been in the spotlight for decades. However, the same creative minds behind these Fashion Week majors also arrange over one hundred other events throughout the globe each year. Each of these lesser-known fashion events is dedicated to presenting local trends. Although...
The future looks bright for Latin American fashion students
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CDMX - Fashion careers used to be seen as an artistic utopia, where only a few managed to gain success while many others lacked of job opportunities. However, fashion has become one of the most promising industries for those willing to take a chance on it. More and more jobs that satisfy an ever-evolving market are becoming available. The...
Meet the makeup artist putting Latin America on the industry's radar
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Alexa Rodulfo began her career as a makeup artist in Mexico until 2006 when she decided to move to New York City with the hopes of expanding her career internationally. After a lot of hard work, she built enough of a reputation to begin being hired to work with celebrities, such as Carolina Herrera, Margherita Missoni and Ivanka Trump. Today,...
Latin America, drawn to luxury leather goods
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Year after year the luxury market in Latin America continues to see growth, often despite unstable economies in some of its countries, demonstrating how important the continent is to luxury. However, despite the huge amount of potential buyers, Latin countries have not made strong efforts to become producers for luxury goods until now. The...