Shifting Fashion Capitals Could Help Make Room for Mexico By KELIN DILLON Dynamics are shifting in the fashion world, and cities across the globe, following years of the “Big Four” (New York, London, Milan, Paris — in sequential order) dominating the market, could now find the opportunity to make their own mark on the once-exclusive industry, including Mexico City. IFDAQ
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Let’s Get Physical By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s time to get physical. After nearly a year of covid-19 lockdowns, endless binging on Netflix and let’s not even begin to talk about those extra calories from too much nonstop snacking, it is time to get physical and start doing some serious exercise. After all, the jacarandas are in bloom, spring is in
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The Ethical Implications of Indigenous-Sourced Inspiration By KELIN DILLON “Bad artists copy, good artists steal!” Or so goes the famous quote. Much can be said about the deeper meaning of the words — to make something your own, and better, is an art in and of itself. However, when it comes to stealing designs from indigenous Mexican artisans, it isn’t
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Kiss Me Now There is nothing more feminine, more romantic, more seductive than sensuous lips. And nothing says “kiss me” quite the way that red lipstick does. So Guerlain, which has been adorning women with fine perfumes, extraordinary beauty products and high-end cosmetics for more nearly two centuries, has created the most amorous lipstick ever, just in
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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF French fashion house Dior opened a new boutique at El Palacio de Hierro Santa Fe, its second in Mexico City, Tuesday, Feb. 9. In keeping with the brand’s traditonal lush quality, the interior of the new boutique combines the elegance of a stately Louis XVI style with a modern, minimalist design – an ideal
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s February, the month of love. Indeed, there is no emotion more worthy of its own month than love. But as much as we should use this month to remind ourselves to be kind and considerate to those we care about, we must also remember to love ourselves. After all, every type of human love begins with
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Dior Couture Returns to Historical Roots By KELIN DILLON Perennial French fashion house Dior, now headed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, released its spring couture line last week, transporting lovers of all things sartorial back in time to a bygone era — a welcome escape from the torrid landscape of coronavirus-tinged modern life-as-we-know-it. Chiuri’s latest design effort harkens back to the
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Morpheus, the ancient Greek god of sleep and dreams, was often associated with perfecting the human form. According to Ovid’s Metamorphosis, “no other god was more skilled than he in representing the gait, the features and the speech of mankind.” Like many Greek deities, Morpheus was able to take on human form, but unlike the others, he
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The Inside Details of Inauguration Fashion By KELIN DILLON The inaugurations of the U.S. presidents have always seen a parade of fashion throughout the historic event, and Joe Biden’s inauguration as 46th president of the United States on Jan. 20 was no different, with an added necessary accessory not seen in the past iterations of the event: masks. As coronavirus
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Psychologists tell us that how we look (or how we think we look) clearly determines how we feel. And after this past year of lockdowns, economic slowdowns and surging covid-19 numbers, we could all use a personal overhaul boost. So why not start a whole new chapter in your life journey this month with a few simple
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