Models wearing Mariandrée Gaitán at Semana de la Moda, known as fashion week in Guatemala
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Nowadays, it feels like every city has their own fashion week. With all eyes looking to Latin America for the next big talent, it makes sense considering that Latin rising stars like Raul Lopez and Willy Chavarria made a splash at New York Fashion Week, following in the legacy of Latin fashion designers like Oscar de la Renta, Gabriela Hearst, Silvia Tcherassi and Narciso Rodriguez.
There’s fashion weeks in Sao Paulo, Mexico City and a Latin Fashion Week that happens during New York Fashion Week, too, not to mention the group of allied designers known as the Fashion Designers of Latin America. Guatemala’s own fashion week recently wrapped up in Guatemala City, which brought together designers from eight countries in Latin America—from Nicaragua, to El Salvador and Colombia—for 24 runway shows.
It’s known locally as the Semana de la Moda Guatemala and here are highlights from the Guatemala runway shows, which shed a spotlight on local designers.
Guatemala fashion designer Mariandree Gaitán with her models at Semana de la Moda
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Mariandree Gaitán
Guatemalan fashion designer Mariandree Gaitán is all about shiny, silver party garb this season. Her new resort collection is filled with silver pants, dresses and tops to reflect the futuristic spirit of fashion and glamor in 2023. “I always want to highlight the true beauty of a woman,” she says. “I want my clothes to fit real women’s bodies so they can go out, feel good and have fun.”
Nicteel by Owana Lima on the runway
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Nicteel by Owana Lima
If Guatemala fashion is known for one thing, it is their artisan, patterned textiles. These textiles capture the essence of the country’s countryside customs and culture. Owana Lima, founder of the Nicteel brand, updates this traditional fabric for everyday use. Button up shirts, crop tops and dramatic architectural cuts are at the heart of her latest collection, which is all about the color gold. Lima honors Guatemalan heritage by using these handmade textiles for modern fashion on the catwalk, and wants to shed the spotlight on the artisans who devote their life to these fabrics.
NoName brand on the runway
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NoName
Another trend that was hot in Guatemala’s fashion week was cutouts for women and men by NoName, a brand founded by Mexican designer, Jonathan Morales. His bold design work shows a new direction for Latin American fashion (which is typically so in love with ruffles and colorful prints). It’s what the designer calls “street couture” and it’s easy to see why—he mixes high with low, edgy with traditional, and his designs have been worn by Lalisa Manobal from BlackPink, who recently wore the brand’s Redo Skirt.
La Roja by Misha handbag on the runway
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La Roja by Misha
Michelle Townson is a Guatemalan handbag designer who is known for upcycling plastic into high fashion with her brand, La Roja by Misha. Sustainability is a main focus, so all of her bags are handmade by artisans in Guatemala. Townson’s goal is to protect the oceans from plastic pollution and these bags are a symbol of her effort. Her latest collection on the runway showcased bold blue bags alongside flower patterned totes.
Guatemalan model Rodrigo Ovando walking the runway for Lanificio Di Livenza.
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Lanificio Di Livenza
Lanificio Di Livenza is a menswear designer who cuts classic suits with modern accents, and is all about classy, bespoke tailoring. Their latest showcase featured custom tuxedos, pinstripe suits and business wear, and featured Guatemalan model Rodrigo Ovando on the runway, who is the country’s latest It Boy, having walked the runway for Louis Vuitton. The chic plaid pattern worn by Ovando elevates your traditional suit into a showstopper.
33:3 by Linda Liz on the runway
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33:3 by Linda Liz
Costa Rican fashion designer Linda Liz is a size-inclusive designer who makes athleisure for women of all sizes. But rather than your average minimal yoga pants, she makes it stylish enough to sport at Burning Man or Coachella. With futuristic touches and modular shapes, her latest collection uses turquoise, peach tones and jean-hued items that elevate athleisure into high fashion. Models of all sizes walked the runway, bringing a diversity of shapes, sizes and skin tones for her reversible, reflective pieces.
Isabella Springmhul on the runway
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Isabella Springmühl Tejada
Isabella Springmühl Tejada is a Guatemalan fashion designer who is making history as the first fashion designer with down syndrome. She was rejected from design school, but that didn’t stop her. She still wanted to pursue her dreams of having a career in fashion, so continued to study fashion on her own, with the help of her family. Now, she is one of the country’s most recognized designers at just 26 years old. Her inclusive fashion line uses traditional Guatemalan textiles to create jean jacket-like coats, jackets and shawls, which are colorful and fun.
Giannina Azar on the runway
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Giannina Azar
The Dominican Lebanese fashion designer Giannina Azar is known for her glittery gowns (just look at her chandelier dress). With her sparkly dresses worn by Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Gwen Stefani, it’s easy to see why she’s a rising star in fashion. Her new Chandelier Collection is all about gala nights out on the red carpet—and the runway. It highlights colorful fabrics, pastel hues and gowns that are sure to dazzle.
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Publish date : 2023-04-07 03:00:00
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