Every day after school Bárbara would head to her grandmother’s studio and watch her as she handmade dresses. While Bárbara was never formally taught how to sew, she learned through observation, and as her skills sharpened so did her love of design, “I remember for my first communion, I designed my own little dress. I…
HARLINGEN, Tx.—For some, the Star Wars Expanded Universe only exists in its movie and TV show formats (a galaxy far, far away, indeed). However, for Mexican cosplayer Momo Naberrie, the galaxy is stitched closer to life by her various cosplay costumes, specifically Queen Amidala —aka Padmé Amidala Naberrie, hence Momo’s cosplay name. Based in Guadalajara,…
Formas sostenibles y eco-conscientes de aprovechar la ropa para una huella ecologica mas eco-fashionista La moda sostenible y ecoconsciente está ganando terreno, y unas de las formas más significativas de contribuir a este movimiento es mediante el uso de ropa de segunda mano y el reciclaje creativo y eco-fashion. Además de ser amigable con el…
AUSTIN, Texas — Spring break is over and that means summer is just around the corner. For all those travel bugs with no travel plans, go on your next vacation in spirit via OPI’s Mexico City Collection! The nail care brand dropped its bi-annual travel-inspired line early 2020 and showcases colors that highlight Mexican culture…
Renowned Mexican-American singer Pepe Aguilar graced the Seattle (Kent Showare) area on Saturday, November 25th, and played to an enthusiastic crowd of mariachi and ranchera music lovers. Aguilar is the son of iconic Mexican singer Antonio Aguilar and music and film star Flor Silvestre. This had been the third time I had seen Aguilar, with…
Dutch Puerto Rican artist Bodine is an absolute powerhouse. An artist, musician, model, dancer, former Miss Universe Puerto Rico, and just all around talented individual. In between showcases at SXSW I had the pleasure of speaking with her all about her journey into the music industry, her EP “Quemo Lento” which is out today, and…
By Carlota Vásquez The blank page taunts me, Yet here I am, about to try again For the thirtieth, fortieth, One hundredth time. And now that I’ve begun, I realize That only by recurring to metaphors Can I hope to describe poetry To someone other than a poet. To painters: words…
Legendary Cuban Singer, and the proclaimed Queen of Salsa herself, Celia Cruz has made history as the first ever Afro-Latina to be put on US currency in the form of a quarter. Since 2022, the United States has been placing more of an emphasis on celebrating women in history with this special honor through the…
By Jessica Enriquez They met while they were both working at a plastic bag factory in Mexico City. He was 23. She had just turned 18. Ana was everything he was not: disciplined, level-headed, and serious. She came from a poor family that lived on the narrow avenue leading to Plaza de Los Martes. She…
