Models wearing Kaan Poncho and Kaan Calado Jumper (Marina Collection, Spring—Summer 2022); Pistolas Dress (Manifiesto Collection, Fall—Winter 2021- 22); and Tzompantli Pants (Manifiesto Collection, Fall—Winter 2021-22), all made in collaboration with Fidel Martínez, Chimalhuacán, State of Mexico. Photo by and © of Fabiola Zamora, courtesy of GH Management/Isela Fernández/Flor Huez/Federica Rigoletti. Image courtesy Carla Fernández.
Headpieces made in collaboration with Mariana Palacios, Mexico City. Photo by and © of Sandra Blow, courtesy of GH Management/Bárbara Vergara/Rochel Weor; courtesy Queta Rojas/Carina Orellana. Image courtesy Carla Fernández.
Model wearing Molinillos Vest and Pants (Manifiesto Collection, Fall—Winter 2021-22), made in collaboration with Juan Alonso, Santa María Rayón, State of Mexico. Shoes made by Baku Artesanal, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca. Photo by and © Ricardo Ramos, courtesy GH Management/Naomi Smith. Image courtesy Carla Fernández.
Fashion Designer Carla Fernández wearing the Coyolxahuqui Jumper from her Nuestras Diosas Collection (Spring–Summer 2020), made in collaboration with Emmanuel García Ramírez, Mexico City. Photo by and © of Ben Lamberty. Image courtesy Carla Fernández
Model wearing Ismael Dress, Manifiesto Collection, Fall— Winter 2021-22. Made in collaboration with Fidel Martínez, Chimalhuacán, State of Mexico. Photo by and © of Fabiola Zamora, courtesy GH Management/ Federica Rigoletti. Image courtesy Carla Fernández.
Model wearing Kaan Calado Jumper, Marina Collection, Spring—Summer 2022. Made in collaboration with Fidel Martínez, Chimalhuacán, State of Mexico. Photo by and © of Fabiola Zamora, courtesy of GH Management/Isel a Fernández. Image courtesy Carla Fernández
Model wearing Julia Cape and Marina Calado Pants, Marina Collection, Spring—Summer 2022. Made in collaboration with Fidel Martínez, Chimalhuacán, State of Mexico. Photo by and © of Fabiola Zamora, courtesy of GH Management/Fed erica Rigoletti. Image courtesy Carla Fernández
Model wearing Marina Cierres Tunic, Marina Collection, Spring–Summer 2022. Made in collaboration with artisans from Chenalhó, Chiapas. Photo by and © of Fabiola Zamora, courtesy of GH Management/Isel a Fernández. Image courtesy Carla Fernández.
Diego Vega dancer wearing Carmen Caballero Coverall, Sábado de Gloria Collection, Spring–Summer 2021. Coverall and mask made in collaboration with Leonardo Linares, Mexico City. Photo by and © Ricardo Ramos. #Nohbords by Diego Vega. Image courtesy Carla Fernández
Model wearing Molinillos Vest, Manifiesto Collection, Fall— Winter 2021-22. Made in collaboration with Juan Alonso, Santa María Rayón, State of Mexico. Photo by and © Ricardo Ramos, courtesy GH Management/Nao mi Smith. Image courtesy Carla Fernández.
Model wearing No al Consumismo Tunic, Manifiesto de la Moda en Resistencia Collection, Spring—Summer 2022. Made in collaboration with Isaías Salgado, Mexico City. Photo by and © Ricardo Ramos, courtesy GH Management/Isel a Fernández. Image courtesy Carla Fernández.
Model wearing Ahuiran Rebozo, Sábado de Gloria Collection, Spring–Summer 2021. Made in collaboration with Gilberto Nuci and Feliciana Hernández Bautista, Ahuiran, Michoacán. Photo by and © Ricardo Ramos, courtesy Queta Rojas/Claudia Barrientos. Image courtesy Carla Fernández.
Model wearing Poema Poncho, Danzas y Ceremonias Collection, Spring-Summer 2017 Collection. Made in collaboration with Rosa Hernández, Hueyapan, Puebla. Photo by and © Ricardo Ramos. Image courtesy Carla Fernández
Publications
Manifesto of Fashion as Resistance is a large-format book, authored by Carla Fernández. At the same time it is an ideological manifesto that captures her positions regarding fashion, to the design, creation and production of garments, is a document that celebrates 15 years since the creation of the Carla Fernández Fashion House and 30 years of collaborating creative and productive activities with wonderful Mexican artisans in 16 states of the Republic with more of 80 different craft techniques.
The catalog and many others are available to purchase in the DAM's Shop or online.
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Carla Fernández Casa de Moda: A Mexican Fashion Manifesto is organized by the Denver Art Museum. It is presented with generous support from Bridget and John Grier, donors to the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign, and the residents who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Promotional support is provided by 5280 Magazine and CBS4.
