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A Conversation about Beauty & Fashion

In January of this year, John Galliano renewed the soul of fashion with his Artisanal Collection for Maison Margiela. There was an energy and emotion that brought many like myself to tears. Runways operate much like an orchestra, and there are a number of instruments used to tell a story in a limited amount of time. So everyone must play their hearts out to really captivate an audience. A star player in the Overture of this collection was the legendary makeup artist Pat Mcgrath. The makeup that burned bright on trending pages for weeks reaffirmed the role of beauty in the Fashion Industry. The harmony between the two can transport the audience and model into another universe. Together they create magic.
At Castillo by Karina, our Fashion Designer and founder Karina, has worked with model and Makeup Artist Edwin Lunes to create magic in the desert.

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Crochet: The Fiber Art Done By Hand

Crochet: The Fiber Art Done by Hand

Written by Marlene Escutia (@mar.cultivate)

The craft of crochet has been around for centuries. It is used for...

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Styling: The Power of Storytelling

A rising star in Styling, Pinkk gave us an insight into her creative process, and her vision for the fashion industry. Here is that conversation:

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My Sewing Machine & I

Written by Marlene Escutia (@mar.cultivate)

The creative process begins differently for every fashion designer but ends in the same spot: sitting behind a sewing machine. In 1790, the English inventor Thomas Saint invented the first sewing machine design (Baker). The invention revolutionized how we produce clothing, accessories, and other fabric products. Since then it has evolved into the tool we are familiar with today. It's a machine that resembles a car with its motor, pedal, and the adjustment of many knobs to make it run just right. Like driving for the...

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The Niche Becoming Mainstream

Written by Marlene Escutia (@mar.cultivate)

With the rise of TikTok, what once was considered obscure like the names of fashion designers and industry history, has become more accessible to a larger audience. Social media has become a democratizing force to get information to the public. This information includes educational videos on the history of fashion. Accounts that devote their content to bringing light to the most esoteric subcultures have accumulated a substantial audience. Enough so that the words Margiela & archive have seeped into the consciousness of everyday people. Does this public recognition...

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