Notes 01: New Denim, Giant Beads, and Other Dreams

Latin American brands in my picnic basket.

Since my written word has been feeling a bit stuck this week, but my visual world is always growing, I thought I'd put together some visual notes of the things I’ve seen lately that are catching my attention.

And since it’s summer, what better way to depict this than under a picnic theme?

Here’s what’s in my picnic basket:

1. Hosiery at La Sirène Store; 2. Skirt by Tanamachi; 3. Bag by Mayorga, 4. Necklace by espeletia; 5 & 7. Necklace and earrings by Marie Bendeck; 6. Shoes by VACR.

New Denim

Brands are launching their new denim pieces, from HERA in Ecuador, to Rafaella.Clo in Mexico, and up to Sixxta and Eloísa in Colombia.

1. HERA’s new denim collection inspired by Marina Abramović, these denim pieces are hand-embroidered with miniature tools: hammers, saws, pliers. Shop here; 2. RAFAELLA.CLO’s new denim collection designed for the heat and movement. Set Kika here modelled by Alaíde. Shop here.

1. Eloísa’s new collection of denim here; 2. Sixxta’s new collection here. 3. Pair it with this orchid necklace by Les Flors.

1. Lace look by Atelier Munray; 2. Upcycled dress by Coza; 3. Upcoming rings by PONN!; 4. Beaded orchids by Knitty Beady (coming out in two days); 5. Golden orchid butterfly ring by Pia Glassworks. 6. Upcoming collection by Caliza Jewelry (can’t wait for this one) inspired by sleep and dreams; 7. Fruity jewelry boxes via Pura Utz ; 8. Egg ring by TdmAle; 9. Cutlery by Georgina Trevino.

All black outfits

For a really long time, I stayed away from black, but now I’m considering purchasing just one outfit. I think it might be a good addition to my wardrobe.

1. Orchid vest and bermudas by Eloísa (I’m sharing so much of this brand because they just launched their new collection, and I adore all their pieces); 2. Topless cotton by Almaro; 3. I saw this jacket in person and the orchid buttons in silver are stunning, Arizti jacket by Arzapalo; 4. Alocasia coat by Marg0 5. A newly launched Mexican brand, Spiral shirt by Pangrama.

Fun dresses

I have definitely been craving more dresses in my closet!

1. Caramel Cercanía Dress by Sixxta; 2. Pair it with: Mermaid Coral Choker by Nin Studio; 3. Pink Polka Dot by Eloísa; 4. Dress by Alma Morena.

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