Articles by Christin Parcerisa
All about lab-grown diamonds: Why are they a more sustainable option?
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While called many things - lab-grown diamonds, man-made diamonds, and lab-created diamonds, among others - upon seeing manufactured diamonds, there’s no way to differentiate them from their natural counterparts. The fact these these diamonds were not made in nature, also doesn't mean they aren't real. Thanks to the use of new technology, several...
From tequila scraps to the new most sustainable vegan skin
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Four years ago, Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez Duarte from Mexico created an alternative material to animal skins by transforming cacti (nopal) into a bio-material called Desserto. This vegan leather has become one of the preferred materials for fashion brands seeking to offer more sustainable products around the world. Now, López...
My Fashion Academy opens new location in Mexico City
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The educational institution My Fashion Academy opened the doors of its newest location inside the Miyana shopping mall in Mexico City. During the inauguration of the new campus, the director and founder of MFA, Mr. Alejandro Villalpando, said that having a presence in Mexico City is part of the expansion plans of the training center that...
This Barbie, dressed by a Mexican designer, sold out in only 4 minutes
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Barbie dolls are no strangers to fashion collaborations. Since 1959, the doll has been dressed by numerous fashion brands and designers creating limited editions that appeal to collectors worldwide. Balmain, Moschino, Vera Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, Oscar de la Renta and many others have had the privilege to dress this iconic character. The...