Selected Articles
(Spanish)Las Mujeres de La Contracultura.
El género urbano se conjuga del eco de voces femeninas que muestran el manifiesto de una gran era... y ellas son las que escriben sus propias reglas.
(The urban music genre resonates with the echoes of female voices heralding the dawn of a grand era. Discover the trailblazing women driving this movement, forging their own paths with audacity and creativity.)
Anitta - Tokischa - Karol G - Bad Gyal - Rosalía - Cardi B - Becky G - Camila Cabello - Arca - Villano Antillano - Young Miko.
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Mojeh Magazine
London Fashion Week Coverage: ERDEM, Simone Rocha, JW Anderson, Roksanda
Can Phoebe Philo Find Success Beyond the ‘Philophiles’?
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The Business of Fashion 500 Cover Story
The Future of Influence - October 2023
Karol G: From Latin Music Icon to Fashion Star
As the chart-topping Colombian reggaeton singer and BoF 500 cover star becomes a global pop sensation, she is shaking up the fashion industry’s celebrity marketing playbook.
Fashion’s Fragile Recovery in Latin America
March 2023
The apparel and footwear market in Colombia rebounded faster than in Brazil or Mexico, but Chile and Peru may not recover to pre-pandemic sales levels for years. Where are the region’s next growth opportunities?
The Business of Fashion
Inside Brazil’s Radical Retail Giant
With annual sales of $7 billion, an aggressive digital strategy and a slew of recent acquisitions, Magazine Luiza is determined to conquer fashion.
New Wave of Brazilian Beauty Brands Go Global
Skincare and makeup brands with exotic botanicals and Millennial appeal are shaking up Brazil’s booming beauty market. Some of these ‘B-Beauty’ players have serious export potential.
What’s Next in Shapewear? Look to Latin America.
Brands from Colombia and Brazil have earned a reputation as global leaders of the shapewear category prompting demand for their meticulously made girdles in spite of the pandemic.
How to Survive Chaos: Lessons from Venezuela
Venezuela’s fashion industry has withered after 10 years of turmoil, but some businesses are thriving despite the national crisis. What advice can these veterans of instability offer the rest of us facing an unpredictable future in the year of the pandemic?
Luxury Brands Face Uncertain Future in Latin America
New free trade agreements could help boost the regional luxury market, but will they be enough to shield it from Covid-19 losses or be too controversial to benefit big markets like Brazil and Mexico?
Online Battle Heats Up in Latin America
Despite social unrest and a sluggish economy, Latin America’s fashion e-commerce sector is forecast to grow by more than 20 percent each year from 2019 to 2021. Here’s how to get in on the action
Luxury Market Awaits Impact From Trump of The Tropics
Worried about his socially conservative agenda but desperate for his promise to usher in economic reform, industry leaders feel torn as the far-right military man Jair Bolsonaro becomes president of Brazil.
The Business of Reggaeton Style
They have swag, sex appeal and their infectious music videos secure billions of views. No wonder brands as diverse as Chanel, Guess and Dolce & Gabbana are waking up to the influence of these Latin music megastars.
Rebels Get Rehab in Colombia's Fashion Industry
With 7,000 former FARC rebels trying to find their way back into civil society, Colombia’s $8 billion fashion industry has a unique role to play in the reconciliation of the country after 50-years of conflict. BoF investigates.
Spain and Portugal Reboot The Iberian Fashion Market As Spain and Portugal return to pre-crisis growth and tourism levels, who will be the winners and losers as new global players enter the market?
The Growing Power of Latin America's Fashion Media Latin America boasts a colourful deck of beloved, local magazines that continue to persuade loyal readers to buy fashion and luxury, despite turbulent times for print media.
Ranked #1 article in Best of 2017 Global Current for the Business of Fashion:
Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?
Dominican Power on the Catwalks -
A wave of new models from the Dominican Republic are scoring major campaigns and runway gigs at fashion week. But what — or who — is really behind their unstoppable ascent?
Luca Larenza's Street Style Inspired Menswear
The Barcelona Edit
Just Shoe Me: Footwear for every Barcelona barrio
080 Barcelona Fashion Week: Designers to know; Clothes to buy
Gràcia Fashionista: 10 fashion boutiques to hit for a wardrobe makeover
MODERN WEEKLY STYLE (China)
Jan 2019. Second Cities of Style
The New Frontier in Fashion Technology
Spring Summer 2018 Womenswear Style Special
Back To The Future
Spring Summer 2018 Menswear Style Special
Cultivation Inspiration
2017
Hustlers Hookers and the Fashion Gaze
How Models Are taking charge to change the world
AW17 Special Mens Style Issue Modern Weekly
Magic Libraries
The Harlem Renaissance
AW17 Special Womens Style Issue Modern Weekly
Speed Junkies
Rangers, Female Travel Adventurers
REBRANDING Stef Mouchie
Vanda Magazine - Issue 2
Interview Carmen Busquets
Interview Lucia Cuba, Peruvian artist
Vanda Magazine Issue 1
Maison Moynat Special
Interview of Margareth Henríquez CEO Krug Champagne
Luster Magazine (Spanish)
El Efecto Balements
Entrevista M2M Malletier
-Entrevista Jacopo Janniello Ravagnan de CARAVANA
Dash Magazine (SS2015) Consuelo Castligioni of Marni
Dash Magazine (SS14 Issue) - Hussein Chalayan Master of Transformation.
Interview Asish (Nov 2013) - Ashish Celebrates 10 years at London Fashion Week
NOWFASHION
Interview of Maria Luisa Poumaillou founder of Maria Luisa Paris and Fashion Editor of Printemps - (March 2012)
Velvet Magazine
Interview Spanish handbag designer Inés Figaredo PDF
Interview of Bally Creative Directors, Michael Herz and Graeme Fidler
Revista Nos.3
Issue 09 (October 2013):
Feature: El Día Que Los Fashion Bloggers Le Vendieron El Alma Al Diablo (press clipping)
Club Magazine
Issue 66 (October 2013): Haute Couture, Altas Siluetas (press clippling)
Zipper Magazine
- October 2013 Issue:
Interviews: Luis Albornoz, Artist & Graphic designer creator of Chocotoy
Giornella Grandeppieno, Illustrator.
Yenny Bastida, Fashion Designer.
Revista EME, El Nacional
12 September Edición Especial de Moda
Tendencias que podrás usar mucho tiempo (press clipping)
Zipper Magazine
- May 2013 Issue:
Interviews: Angélica Talavera, Street Artist (Venezuela)
Paulo Villegas, Illustrator (Peru)
Ricardo Cavolo, Artist & Illustrator (Spain)
Club Magazine
#64 (July 2013) - Trends Criaturas Salvajes
#63 (April 2013) Trends Faralao Conceptual
#62 (Dec 2012) Trends Lujo Geométrico
#59 (October 2012) “Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950” en Museo V&A (PDF)
Velvet Magazine
- Christmas Issue (December 2012)
Interview Spanish handbag designer Inés Figaredo PDF
Biennale des Antiquaires PDF
Catwalk Trend Report PDF
- Winter Issue(Anniversary) , October 2012
Interview of Bally Creative Directors, Michael Herz and Graeme Fidler
Interview of Maria Luisa Poumaillou PDF
Producer: - Anniversary Fashion Editorials:
- "Maya Contempo", "Náufraga", "Cordillera Tropical" PDF
- Fall Issue (July 2012)
Interview Liz Black - PDF
Producer: - Montblanc Fashion Editorial: Rosa Serenísima
- Tank Cartier Special - PDF
- Summer Issue (May 2012)
Spring Summer 2012 Catwalk PDF
Helmut Newton retrospect PDF
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