The attendees were received in a massive circular foyer to the pulsating sounds of Mexican DJ Tat and a lavish cocktail reception before being invited on a guided tour of the extensive new headquarters and showroom inside the Reforma Plus edifice
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The entire collection is inspired by a virtual universe in which reality and fantasy are intertwined
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The nopal was considered sacred by the ancient Aztecs, and modern-day Mexicans use it as food, drink and even as medicine
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The collection ranges from works of avant-garde dernier cue and abstract futurist designs to classic silhouettes that reflect the nation’s golden age and pre-Hispanic history
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Yes, sell what your customers want and you won’t go woke and broke
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS There’s nothing fast about Mexican designer Jaime Ibiza’s fashion. It is a labored and deliberate act of love that translates into timeless style and understated elegance. And that is exactly the message conveyed in his new three-minute video, “Talismán,” which he premiered on Wednesday, Nov. 23, to a standing-room-only crowd of fans and aficionados at the Lomas
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS For years — 131 years, to be exact — Palacio de Hierro (which was originally known as Las Fábricas de Francia) has been the gold standard of haute couture in Mexico, offering the finest styles from Europe and the rest of the world, while at the same time promoting and showcasing up-and-coming national designers. Even for those
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THE SUMMERTIME BLUES By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Summertime in Mexico means a little bit of every season every day. The day may start off warm and springy and turn sweltering hot by mid-afternoon. Then a sudden thunderstorm can bring temperatures down to sweater weather, or, if there is a breeze, even winter chills. All those temperature shifts throughout the day can
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS No More Brassy Blondes Nothing says beauty like a healthy head of long, luxurious locks. And should that hair just happen to be blonde, the impact of its sway increases at least threefold. According to a recent study conducted at University College London, lighter hair increases men’s ratings for youth, health and attractiveness in a woman by
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Garnier’s Obao Tattoo Mujer deodorant just got a new product ambassador and spokesperson, the super-versatile and always-energetic Mexican singer, ballerina, flamenco dancer, athlete and television personality María José, also known as La Josa. The former Kabah vocalist and solo star of six studio albums, La Josa is today one of Mexico’s most successful and beloved singers on
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