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10 Latin American Fashion Designers To Know
Slide Nr 1There’s a new wave of designers giving the fashion world something to talk about. Endowed with talent and creativity, their collections have met with acclaim on international catwalks and become favourites of celebrities and fashionistas everywhere. Who are they? They’re the Latin American designers conquering the fashion industry across the globe.
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Slide Nr 2Alfredo Martínez, Mexico – A Guadalajara fashion design graduate, Alfredo Martínez is one of Mexico’s most prominent figures in fashion. Elements of science fiction, music, art, architecture, organic forms, current events and personal stories are the key elements of the collections that his brand, established in 2010, releases each season. Alfredo creates detailed garments from quality fabrics, embellished with the use of traditional techniques, in addition to experimenting with new functional forms in his designs.
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Slide Nr 3Esteban Cortázar, Colombia – In 2002, at just 18 years old, the Colombian designer Esteban Cortázar made his debut at New York Fashion Week – and did not disappoint. He became the youngest designer to show at the event, earning him recognition as the “child prodigy of Colombian fashion”. Cortázar moved to Paris in 2007 to take over the house of Emanuel Ungaro, where his designs garnered praised on catwalks at Paris Fashion Week. Now 33 years old and focused on his own brand, Cortázar is one of the most prominent Latin designers in the world. He currently resides in France, and has collaborated with big names and brands such as Net-A-Porter. He explores his Latin roots through his designs, which accentuate the feminine figure with a modern touch.
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Slide Nr 4Meche Correa, Peru – Meche Correa has enjoyed a long and fruitful career as one of the most renowned designers in Peru, known for working with local artisans to help rescue the country’s unique craftsmanship traditions through her contemporary creations. One of her best-known designs is the “Love Bag”, a portfolio inspired by the traditional blankets used by Peruvians to carry their children. Many of her designs are also inspired by traditional Andean clothing, featuring embroidery techniques from Ayacucho. For her assiduous care in preserving traditions while contributing the innovation of Peruvian fashion, Correa has been recognised by the government as an ambassador of Peruvian fashion and culture.
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Slide Nr 5María Cornejo, Chile – Though she grew up in England and is now based in NYC, María Cornejo was born in Chile, and is one of the most well-known Chilean designers in the world; she’s a regular fixture at New York Fashion Week, and has even dressed former First Lady Michelle Obama. Simplicity, ease, modernity and accessibility have become the hallmarks of her garments, which are largely made from sustainable, ecological materials.
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Slide Nr 6Johanna Ortíz, Colombia – Based in Cali, Johanna Ortíz numbers among the top fashion designers in Colombia. Having studied fashion in Fort Lauderdale and at the Parsons School of Design in New York, Ortíz has burst onto the international scene in the past four years. Bare shoulders, boleros, unstructured designs and feminised versions of the classic mens shirt have become telltale signs of her designs, which today captivate celebrities like Olivia Palermo, Nicole Kidman and Beyoncé.
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Slide Nr 7Jean Cintrón, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico’s most promising name in fashion, Jean Cintrón first presented his work at New York Fashion Week when he was only 23. Cintrón discovered his talent for clothing design at age 18, when his best friend gifted him a sewing machine; from that moment, he began creating modern pieces that soon caught the eye of a diverse public, both at home and abroad. Despite his young age, he has managed to position himself as one of the star designers of Latin America, capturing the attention of key publications such as Vogue.
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Slide Nr 8José Alfredo Silva and Giovanni Estrada, Mexico – In 2006, designers José Alfredo Silva and Giovanni Estrada founded their line Trista, which has established itself among the leading fashion brands in Mexico. Their looks are timeless, romantic and elegant, highlighting their expert craftsmanship, hand-embroidery and high-quality fabrics. The success of the brand lies in its creators’ ability to tell a story through each garment, inspired by literature, art, culture and Mexican history, as well as their inventive textile work with which they’ve generated new textures through techniques such as screen printing, embroidery and unravelling.
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Slide Nr 10Salo Shayo, Mexico – Salomon Shayo founded his brand in 2014 with the mentoring and advice of Vogue Italia editor Sara Maino, and has quickly won the attention of prestigious publications such as I-D Magazine, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar. Known for betting on experimental techniques and playing with structure and silhouettes, Shayo’s designs – which have shown on catwalks in Berlin, Paris and Los Angeles – can be recognised by their volume, oversized shape and rigid structure.
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Slide Nr 11Paula Mendoza, Colombia – One of the hottest Latino jewellery labels today is that of Colombian designer Paula Mendoza, whose designs have even been seen on TV, worn by Jada Pinkett Smith in Gotham and Emma Roberts in Scream Queens. Known for her sculptural aesthetic and unmistakable golden sphere designs, Mendoza takes her inspiration from Colombia’s precious stones and metals, referencing emeralds and the golden creations of indigenous pre-Columbian cultures. The designer now also serves as creative director of L.A. Cano, one of the most prestigious jewellery brands in Colombia.
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