Being born and raised believing in a faith that was violently imposed on my country is one of the issues that most haunts my adult mind. I feel loved and protected by spiritual beings, and I constantly read that the reason they came to me is because my country was conquered. I try to find my culture separate from religion, but my culture as a Colombian is deeply Catholic.
This project was a journey my partner Verónica Villa and I undertook through religious identity in the post-imposition era.
The collection stands as a profound and courageous exploration of what characterizes Latin American history and culture. Through the reinterpretation of the figure of the Virgin of Guadalupe, it challenges a legacy of oppression perpetuated by religious institutions, while celebrating the enduring and transformative influence of spirituality on collective identity.
Leveraging maximalist aesthetics, the collection presents a variety of textures and colors that evoke the visual richness of sacred art, while interweaving elements that allude to the opulence and mysticism traditional to religion, but reinterpreted with a contemporary and liberating spirit. Each piece tells a story, narrating not only religous devotion but also resistance and the search for freedom in the face of social and gender restrictions.
We knew that our wanted target consumer were Colombians between 25 and 35 for the autumn/winter collection because of this, we thought that the concept of religion would be something that would resonate with them. Colombia is the seventh month catholic country in the world but we’re also a country that has this really violent story with Catholicism because of this we thought that once our audience was attracted to the public, they would be very interested in knowing how it symbolizes a deeper understanding on what it’s like to grow under the catholic mentality in Colombia.
Also, something that we analyze in fashion tendencies was the fact that traditional values had recently gained a lot of followers and publicity online. We believe that in recent years, small symbolism of faith had taken on his trend, and because of this Colombia having it owned religious symbol (the holy heart) would be an identity symbol both as Catholic and a a Colombian
We knew that our wanted target consumer were Colombians between 25 and 35 for the autumn/winter collection because of this, we thought that the concept of religion would be something that would resonate with them. Colombia is the seventh month catholic country in the world but we’re also a country that has this really violent story with Catholicism because of this we thought that once our audience was attracted to the public, they would be very interested in knowing how it symbolizes a deeper understanding on what it’s like to grow under the catholic mentality in Colombia.
Also, something that we analyze in fashion tendencies was the fact that traditional values had recently gained a lot of followers and publicity online. We believe that in recent years, small symbolism of faith had taken on his trend, and because of this Colombia having it owned religious symbol (the holy heart) would be an identity symbol both as Catholic and a a Colombian
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We aimed to challenge conventional ideas of menswear by embracing pieces that feel bold and unconventional. There is a widespread belief that men’s fashion should be simple or restrained, and we wanted to question that assumption.
Within the context of Catholicism, simplicity in men’s dress has often been justified—at times rooted in conservative or exclusionary perspectives. Yet, paradoxically, Catholic priests and other high-ranking figures within the Church often wear garments that are highly elaborate, ceremonial, and refined. This contrast became a key point of inspiration for us
Part of the process involved creating technical drawings of the outfits, with the goal of making them clear and easy to interpret for whoever would construct the garments.
Because the base pattern used in this project is not commonly found in the market, we also included an additional detail sheet. This allowed us to highlight and clarify the most specific and distinctive features of each piece, ensuring accuracy during production.
Blonda
Poliamida 95% + elastano 5%
Gabardina
Lana 100%
Satin de novia
Poliéster 100%
Ojalillo
Algodón 100%