Whenever we think of Dubai, we can keep in mind a place with the highest buildings in the world such as the Burj Khalifa, the most luxurious patrols on the roads and even the dream trips that we all want to do to this magical place.
Although a thousand and one things come to mind when they tell us "Dubai", you should know that this city will open its doors to a total of 190 nations in an event called "Expo Dubai 2020", which although last yearIt was canceled by the Pandemia for COVID-19, this event is a platform in which our nation will participate from October 2021 to March 2022 and the textile talent that lives throughout the Méxican Republic will be shown.
But why does it excite us that fashion is involved in this world event?The reason is simple.The Organizing Council selected seven Mexican designers who will be part of the Mexico Pavilion, where biodiversity and migration issues will be emphasized.So do not stop reading, because the group made up of: Benito Santos, Jasive Fernández, Lydia Lavín, Montserrat Messeguer, Pineda Covalin, Carlos Pineda and Armando Takeda, has spoken exclusively with us about this great opportunity in their professional careers.
What is Dubai Expo 2020?
An event where innovation and invited nations are the protagonists of the event.For this occasion, Mexico has its first participation within the thematic axis of mobility, where inspiration poses in metamorphosis and the change of monarch butterfly.Well, if we think, that beautiful butterfly travels long distances worldwide and always returns to Mexico.
Exclusively for De Last, Brenda Jaet, who is the director of Dubai Fashion Mexico, said he felt incredible and excited with the response of the Mexican public that supports the fashion industry.Regarding his first comment, Bnenda declared: "We have such a good product that you can compete with any garment in the world".In addition, in Jaet's words, "the Mexican fashion industry is a diamond that is already ready to be exported".
The seven designers who will represent us in Dubai were selected under a strict parameter that Brenda Jaed explained: “100% Mexican designers were selected, which had a social impact and an infrastructure to produce a special collection for Dubai taking into account the costs and theTime that this entailed, obviously, without neglecting their work commitments ”.
Mexican fashion 2021: designers you must be in the sights
The designers and their collections
Lydia Lavin and Monserrat Messeger: Mother and daughter with the same love of fashion
During the presentation of each of the collections, Lydia and Monserrat were responsible for opening the show showing that, although the two have a love for which it has taken them far, the style of each one is different, characteristic that we all fall in love with us the days.
The designer Lydia Lavin presented "Air y Libertad", a collection that is based on the freedom to be yourself, to take care and above all of not letting themselves be overcome even if the circumstances are adverse.A very important point of "air and freedom" is the explosion of color and the care that each garment has and above all that the work done by hand, the love for our roots stands out.
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At the end of the Lydia catwalk, his daughter, Monserrat Messeguer, presented a collection that is ideal for this season.The style hacks that Messeguer showed us are the cowboy boots, the inspiration in looks boho chic and especially a collection where garments such as ponchos and jackets are protagonists of the season.
Monserrat spoke exclusively for the last about his perspective on Mexican fashion and told us that "the industry goes through a portal of opportunities and that it is finally the time of Mexican design".
The sustainable designs of Armando Takeda: the most oversize face of Mexican fashion
Something we have seen that he has gained ground in winning cabinets are garments with oversize cuts, but if you are looking for a little more you can take a garment that will surely be a constant ally of the style, such as what Armando Takeda offers for all fashionists.
Armando, presented a collection called "Lindo y Dear y Dear" that will travel to Dubai where the boiled sleeves and the mix of prints is the protagonist of the season.Takeda told De Last that he feels happy and very proud that his work can appear in this collection, but at the same time it is a responsibility to show what national talent can give.
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Jasive Fernández: Atemporal fashion, female and a safe bet in Dubai
In previous meetings with Jasive, she herself has declared a last that a very important part of fashion is the background of the closet, and with the collection she presented yesterday during this fashion show, we can verify that the DNA of her brand will travel to Dubaioffering fashion lovers in the United Arab Emirates a garment that will always be an ally of style.
Jasive tells us that she feels happy and proud, because her brand is part of this delegation that has the opportunity to show all the talent of the textile industry worldwide.In addition, in Jasive's words, "I am very happy, because this collection seeks to show the strength and empowerment of Mexican women".
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Carlos Pineda: Colima for the world
Something we like about fashion is that ability to give us different personalities for all fashionists looking for garments that go with their mood.So if what you are looking for and need are quite romantic looks, Carlos Pineda is for you.
“We are working a collection that respects society parameters in Dubai.There are times, that we know that much skin cannot be shown and this collection hopes that it will be the taste of clients in Asia ”.Carlos A last.He also commented that one of his goals as a designer is to make the name of Mexico look high while showing the style that characterizes all Mexicans.
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Pineda Covalin: The metamorphosis of Mexican design
As we have told you, each designer will show part of his work, but in this case, Pineda Covalin gave us a collection full of color, with texture and above all;that has the ideal look for each fashion lover.
“We are very happy and proud to present our designs in Dubai.The collection is called metamorphosis and is inspired by the Mexico Pavilion, which chose the monarch butterfly as the symbol of this exhibition ”.
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Benito Santos: The tribute to Juan Gabriel who closed the Dubai Fashion Mexico
Benito Santos always steals looks and this time the Mexican designer had the opportunity to close this parade with a collection where handmade garments, hats and satin fabrics are part of a collection that goes to Dubai.
“For me this project is very interesting, because it is a very big gratification to see that the fashion industry is strengthened.Not only will we do well to all of us who go to Dubai, but it is the watershed so that the world see what is in this country ”.The collection that tributes Juan Gabriel reviews the style that Juarez's Divo had during his musical career.
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The delegation of seven designers presented each of her collections in the mother monument, in an event that took place at the headquarters of the Van Gogh Alive Mexico exhibition, where personalities Com Lucy Lara, Beatriz Calles, Oscar Madrazo, gathered, Edy Smol, among others.
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