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inspired by royalty or the
Japanese in the Kimono. The brand garments reflect the sophisticated system of indigenous clothing based on the use of the square and rectangle, and works to create contemporary garments that give a new dimension to the body and break the stereotypes that are exported to Mexico. The reinterpretation of this complex system, and working directly with artisans, is the hallmark of the brand, for which the tradition is not static fashion.
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culture. Her father is a historian and traveled to indigenous communities, while her mother visited international fashion centers. Fernández discovered the wealth and potential of
Mexican textiles and designs. Her background in art history and fashion design allowed her to study the indigenous dress
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Along with her eponymous line of ready-to-wear clothes — which Fernández began in 2000 and which is inspired by traditional
Mexican textiles and geometric patterns — Fernández is the head of Taller Flora, a mobile design laboratory that brings together Mexican designers and indigenous artisans to
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Her proposal is contemporary and edgy with a warm and intellectual touch at the same time. This style is the result of 15 years of experience studying the
Mexican Apparel, perceiving in it a striking design potential. Her line takes its roots in the same way that the French make their fashion
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Fashion Entrepreneur in the Year 2008 by the
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Universidad Iberoamericana and was named one of the "50 People that move Mexico" by
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in 2009 presented her as one of the 40 best designers of the moment internationally. Moreover, the revolutionary idea of craft-industrial production has been exhibited in lectures at universities such as
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create lines of couture and ready-to-wear garments. Their goal is to show the world an at once modern and ancient
Mexican style that pushes the boundaries of fashion while remaining true to its roots.
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