Mexico is a country known for it’s very vibrant and authentic cultural background. With the beautiful landscapes, unforgettable beaches, amazing food, and friendly people, there is a lot that could inspire Mexican fashion designers to create works of art that speak to the masses. And you could guarantee that there are many of them out there that are hoping to do just that. The following designers have utilized their intelligence and endurance to get their pieces to the far ends of the world, showcasing the cultural designs of Mexico as they put their country on the map in the fashion world.
Here are 5 of the best male Mexican fashion designers who are breaking the mold of fashion and excelling in their own individual pursuits.
Kris Goyri
Intriguing silhouette patterns, lively colors, and intricate linings are what encompass the overall vision of fashion designer Kris Goyri. The designer comes with a long background in the fashion industry, first appearing on the scene at a rather early age in comparison to his competitors. In 2008, when Goyri was just 22 years old, he was chosen to take part in the exclusive Elle’s New Mexican Talent, which featured top names in fashion from Mexico. His style is very unique in nature, with a focus on fresh and sensationally muted clothing that fully understands and depicts the shapes and curves of the female body.
Santiago Lomelli
Satiango Lomelli is a Mexican designer who acquired his skills and talent in fashion primarily on his own and without any initial formal training. His success in fashion starts with the city in which he was born. Guadalajara is a Mexican city that is overflowing in culture and intrigue, and is known across the world as the “Pearl of the West.” Lomelli used his roots to make pieces that have a sense of humanistic character, with a dedication to accentuating the wonder of the human body. When he was just 17 years old, Lomelli opened a clothing store which would be his first major foray into the fashion business. A few years later, his success allowed him to buy his own studio dedicated to fashion. It was located in his dream city of Paris, in the famous posh area Saint-Germain de Pres.
Pineda Covalin
Pineda Covalin is known for creating artistic fashion pieces that focus on the culture of Mexico through a combination of both indigenous designs and modern art. Covalin was born to parents with a long history in the design world. His mother is Cristina Piena, a textile designer, and his father is Ricardo Covalin, an industrial designer. Both his parents were crucial components in putting the fashion of Mexico into the worldview, and helped him gain reputability in the industry. When one thinks of Covalin, an immediate sense of elaborate colors and Mexican style patterns should emerge. You could also expect to see details on his pieces that simply flow through the clothing, and are made with the most modern of designs. As a tribute to the designer, and to provide proof of his greatness, Covalin’s pieces have been put on display in New York City and at the Musee d’Orsay and Louvre in Paris.
Benito Santos
For pieces that are very dramatic and beautiful, one should definitely turn to Benito Santos. His sophisticated silhouette designs could be experienced through the many items contained within his catalog. The fashion designer has really seen it all in the fashion world. He has worked with top personalities from around the world, and is most notable for being the first Mexican designer to dress top names in the national and international realm. He also was the first designer from Mexico to work with a popular media personality in the US. Valentina, a contestant on the 9th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, appeared in an exclusive campaign for the designer. Santos has over ten years of experience in the fashion world, and while he has been more than successful as a designer, it’s difficult to imagine that the young Santos was once pursing a career as a professional doctor. Prior to realizing his true interests in life, he would sketch various designs on paper between school and classes, and this eventually led him into fashion.
Alejandro Carlin
Alejandro Carlin could be described as very authentic, modern, and sophisticated. Through his own fashion label, titled simply Alejandro Carlin, he is able to create designs and clothing that represents Mexico and all the culture that it encompasses. There is a unique creative element and vibrant personality that shouts glamour in his pieces. That is the main reason women from around the world enjoy his clothing. He also has a massive celebrity following, with the likes of Eva Longoria, Chiara Ferragni, and Karolina Koorkova wearing his signature clothing and designs.
VIVA MEXICO!