The collection is inspired by my grandmother, her love for her culture of Mexico, and her beliefs in the Catholic Church: creating my fascination with the insertion of the Catholic Church and Mexican culture. Plagued with colonization and destruction, a beautiful culture filled with vibrancy and joy was created, the Mexican Catholic Church. My story begins with my grandmother falling in love in Mexico, wearing none other than a white dress that changed her life. Once married, my grandparents moved to a farm in Northern California, where my grandfather planted a garden so vast it became a child's fantasy land and my grandmother's joy. There she raised her family and beloved canary birds, instilling the beliefs of the Catholic religion and stories of the Mexican culture.
Story One.
process.
Que Bonita
Traditional bridal wear is often described as white dresses made for women to wear on the day they marry a man to become a wife. This description does not include the many different social identities and cultural variations that people inhabit. Today brides are not just looking for dresses or even white garments: today people are looking for a special outfit to marry the person they love whether that be a man or woman: they are looking for an outfit that will make them feel special and beautiful.
collection one.
new york.
2022.
Through the use of practiced disruptive design techniques, I aim to transform the bridal industry into a space that’s inclusive and empowering to both people and the environment, starting with the way we view ourselves and society's definition of beauty by drawing inspiration from culture. The collection was developed around the design philosophy of creating with the allure of drawing glamour and awe.
Through my inspiration and research from Mexico, the Catholic Church, my family heritage, and spectacle, this collection questions the importance of a dress and how to make people feel special. It will allow them to love themselves as they start a new chapter in their lives. As an esteemed bridal designer, Vera Wang once said, “It’s not just another dress, It’s the dress you’ll remember forever” (Wang).