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Presente Ancestral – 100% Latin American Fashion Show
September 26 @ 6:00 pm - September 27 @ 6:00 pm UTC+1
Carolina Davila, CEO de Davily Partners , is the founder and executive producer of PRESENTE ANCESTRAL, a space of creativity and virtuosity, that stimulates the participation and facilitates the access of Latin American Designers to the most important catwalks of the fashion market, guaranteeing sustainability standards in the processes of manufacturing and fair trade. Promoting solidarity and respect for the environment, while approaching the old continent with all the wealth of our cultural diversity.
First edition took place this year in Monaco during the Monte-Carlo Fashion Week. PRESENTE ANCESTRAL showcased around 20 Latin American designers. According to the founder it was “a successful show overceeding the participants and guest expectations. Mora than a commercial success, the spiritual connection made between designers and their audience was truly exceptional”
OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER: LUXIDERS MAGAZINE
FEATURED DESIGNERS FROM LATIN AMERICA
Ary Marrufo (MEXICO) Mexican change-maker working closely with artisans in Oaxaca, Yucatán and different local communities in southern Mexico. Recent collections like “Wolf” and “Wild Woman” shows the elegance and contemporaty designs applying the valuable cross-stitch technique, artisanal embroidery and weave. Among its artisans are women who work closely. Ary Marrufo is the founder NGO “Change is Wild” encouraging conscious citizens and ethical supply chains by creating an active movement around Mexico.
Alado (COLOMBIA) by Alejandro González and Andrés Restrepo. In the words of LUXIDERS quote “Their garments have been made thanks to an arduous work of milling, silhouettes development and cut exploration. They also integrate a proactive choice of inputs and colors, which configure subtle, romantic and poetic features, leading to a style in which exquisite baroque details stand out”.
Sittaka (CHILE-PERU) founder Paulina Irazabal developed a close connection and long-term collaboration with Shipibo Konimo tribes in Amazonas rainforest. The headpieces and healing clothing is the creation inspired by exploration of trips and respect for nature. Sittaka works with Shipibo artisans and the caserio called “11 de Agosto” located in the “laguna de Yarinachocha”, Peruvian Amazon.
Bohetnika (MEXICO) Berlin-based brand whose goal is to preserve the value and growth of Mexican artisanal and sustainable designs. By bringing these incredible handmade clothes to Europe, Bohetnika promotes and empowers Mexican artisans and cultural diversity through design.
CONSCIOUS TALKS: FEATURED SPEAKERS
Featured speakers introducing ethical and sustainable fashion influencers: Dan Pontelier & Lucy Geulin discussing about the connection about Latin American and Europe through ethical and sustainable fashion. The talks will be moderated by Graciela Martin, Business of Fashion (BoF) journalist and expert in Latin American fashion communication. Graciela will be also interviewing each designer to learn more about the “making of” each catwalk and campaign collection.
JOIN THE ULULE CROWDFUNDING
On the night of September 26th, PRESENTE ANCESTRAL will announce the launch of a Crowdfunding campaign for Chile’s Foundation Superación de la Pobreza en Chile, for Overcoming Poverty, via the Ulule France platform. For more information email click on the link or email: contact@davilypartners.com
TRUNKSHOW
PRESENTE ANCESTRAL is opening 2 days of trunkshow for Latin American designers to offer their latest collections to the European market. Buyers, stores and shoppers will be able to invest in a unique piece taken right off the catwalk. Mexican artisan-made brands like Bohetnika and Soona Otomi will bring their traditional designs, as well as, Bohetnika second micro-collection launched for Paris Fashion Week.