“Kardia” by Diego Zuñiga

Diego Zuñiga was born 1987 in Tijuana, Mexico, going on to study Graphic Design in the same city. He has been designing clothes since the age of 15.

For spring/summer 2011, Diego has prepared a collection called “Kardia,” playing on hospital dress and uniforms.

According to Diego, the collection ties contemporary man to hospital life and clinical medicine of the future, evoking the interplay of tension and other feelings that may be perceived in a hospital.

Go to the entire look book here.

Photos Copyright Diego Zuñiga.

Surrealism, Dalí & Ivan Arreola

Ivan Arreola is a Architect and Fashion designer from Tijuana Baja California, Mexico, one of the fastest growing cities in the country and the world's most-visited border city.

From his youth, Ivan has had a fascination for arts and painting, such as Salvador Dalí—one of his biggest inspirations.

For his new collection, spring/summer 2011, Ivan mixes the versatility and softness of Dalí's surrealist work with the orthogonality and precision of architecture, creating an eccentric yet wearable collection.

See the collection here.

Photos & text Copyright Ivan Arreola.
Photography: Mario Aragón
Hair & Makeup: Dana dorel
Model: Riki Betancourt for Gala Models
Photos Copyright Mario Aragón.

Diego Zuñiga: Cripto Unconcealed in Autumn/Winter 2010

Diego Zuñiga is a young Mexican designer from Tijuana Baja, which is situated on the border of Mexico and California.

With a population of nearly 1.5 million inhabitants, Tijuana Baja is one of the fastest growing cities in the country.

The area has a fascinating history, having been first inhabited by the Native American Kumeyaay, a tribe of hunter gatherers.

Today, Tijuana Baja offers some interesting architecture, which, no wonder, appears in the creative collections of Diego Zuñiga .

For autumn/winter 2010, Diego has prepared a collection entitled “Cripto,” which ‘conceals’ (according to the etymology of the word) fortitude yet a dark, almost mysterious, architectural design.

Have a look at the entire collection here.

Photos Copyright Diego Zuñiga.

“Armored Body” at Architectural Clothes

If you like architecture, you will love Architectural Clothes by Mexican designer Nahum Villasana from Mexicali, Baja California.

Two years after graduating from the Escuela de Diseño de Baja California in Fashion Design and Pattern Making, in 2007 the 24-year-old designer launched his menswear line, which has already released 4 collections.

Inspired by the architectural shapes of the human body, Nahum draws more influence from the ancient “Cycladic” art and sculptures of the Aegean islands (3300-200 BC) than the fashion centers of New York or Europe.

The current collection is entitled the “Armored Body”—constructed structures that protect the human body.

Photo & slideshow “Armored Body” Copyright Architectural Clothes.

On Becoming Chic by Mancandy

When Andrés Jiménez was growing up, his friends used to call him “Andy.” Eventually, one of his amigas said to him jokingly: “You are like Andy Candy.”

So, when the time came to choose a name for his menswear label, what came to mind was Mancandy—the irresistible kind-of guy that every girl would desire!

Launching his label in 2007, this 26-year-old Mexican designer, who has been sowing since the age of ten, is already attracting the attention of the international press.

Lover of the arts and inspired by romanticism, music, and the pursuit of beauty, Andrés designs a casual line of menswear for a target group of young men ranging from the ages of 17-30.

Exalting natural simplicity, Andrés believes that true happiness does not stem from looking chic but rather a man must be happy, first, in order to be chic!

Last week in Guadalajara, Mexico, Andrés brought his sweet philosophy to the runways of Intermoda where he presented a chic 2009 a/w collection of Mancandy for guys who understand the true meaning of happiness.



Photo Mancandy 2009 a/w collection Copyright estamösdentrö.com.
Slideshow Mancandy 2009 a/w collection Copyright estamösdentrö.com.

25 Years of Mexican Fashion at Intermoda

Mexico means many things to many people: beach destinations, ancient indigenous cultures, mariachi bands, tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and hot tamales. How about fashion?!

For the past 25 years, the city of Guadalajara—Mexico’s second most populous metropolitan area—has been host to a significant international trade show, not only for Mexico but also Latin America.

Last week, from July 21-24, Intermoda celebrated its silver anniversary, attracting nearly 20,000 visitors from around the world as it showcased some of Mexico's best menswear designers. The organizers of Intermoda should definitely be proud of their success.

Well, there was some pride strutting down the runway, several times, with Mexico’s menswear label, Proud.

Exalting the ideals of fun and success in life, Proud’s collections reflect both the history of Intermoda and the philosophy of its young group of designers, which they sum up as: love what you do, love what you are, and enjoy life—but, most of all, be proud of yourself!

Proud is based in Guadalajara and sold throughout 8 cities of Mexico.



Photo Proud 2009 s/s collection Copyright Intermoda.
Slideshow Proud 2009 s/s collection Copyright Intermoda.