Issue 21 – In Conversation with .. 10!

What challenges have you faced as
a new designer in incorporating vintage
aesthetics into modern-day fashion?
The coquette style is currently in the
spotlight, and it is fundamentally a vintage
romantic aesthetic. I believe in the
cyclical nature of fashion, where all past
styles serve as a reference for the present.
This world has enough space for every
style, which inevitably returns in time.
The Barriguitas dolls are a key inspiration
for your silhouettes. Can you discuss the
significance of these dolls and how they
are represented in your collection?
The Barriguitas dolls have been
cherished in my family since their
market debut, handed down from
mothers to daughters and granddaughters.
As affordable, pocket-sized collectables
available even at newsstands, they were
accompanied by crochet garments made
by relatives, notably Florita. It’s no
coincidence that the doll’s attire,
reminiscent of pyjamas, undergarments,
or other elements of this collection, as well
as their pastel tones, greatly inspired the
collection’s round silhouettes and
embroidery.
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