By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS In an innovative act of couture diplomacy, the Israeli Embassy in Mexico hosted the first-ever Israel Fashion Mexico parade at the Monte Sinai Cultural Center in the Mexico City municipality of Cuajimalpa on the night of Tuesday, Sept. 6. The event, which was part of the embassy’s ongoing celebration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations, included
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Up until just recently, the idea of long-stay hotels in Mexico was relatively alien. If you were planning a trip of a week or more, you could either rent a fleabag with so-so accommodations and dubious amenities such as an only-works-once-in-a-while washing machine or not-very-reliable internet service, or pay full-fair for a standard hotel room that might
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By RICARDO CASTILLO Indigenous Design Rights International fashion design houses Louis Vuitton and Pineda Covalín are now in negotiations with the Mexican government to pay intellectual and creative rights to the country’s indigenous people after having copied some of their original designs without paying the corresponding copyrights. Legislative changes in Mexico, said Senator Susana Harp, include placing the indigenous communities
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The Power of Color By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS There is nothing that influences us in our daily lives quite as much as color. One of the most powerful means of communications and expression, color can influence the way we think, feel and perceive the world we live in. Color is a key factor in corporate branding and marketing, and nearly 90
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INDULGE YOURSELF By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Take some time to spoil yourself a little. Social scientists have recently discovered that, beyond that instant feel-good factor of indulging in a personal treat, there seems to be deeper psychological benefits that make constant, small pamper-yourself moments a recipe for better mental health. As it turns out, self-indulgences – expressed through affordable luxuries on a regular
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS San Miguel de Allende will host its fourth annual edition of Dress to Give Fashion Days from Wednesday, April 25, through Friday, April 27. The multifaceted display of fashion and art will showcase more than 20 Mexican designers, including the latest collection by the world-renowned house Piñeda Covalin, as well as up-and-coming Mexican visual artists. All of the money
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