2024-03-15 06:41:08
He Guatemalan designer Antonio Chávez continues to raise the name of Guatemala by presenting its designs on major catwalks. He recently participated in the New York Fashion Week 2024 from Art Hearts Fashion and during the closing of the show a Guatemalan woman wore a Santiago Sacatepéquez costume. What a chilero!
This detail demonstrates the love of Guatemalans for their roots and their commitment to promoting the culture of our country.
Santiago Sacatepéquez’s Suit: a cultural treasure at New York Fashion Week
The Guatemalan Lorena Yucuté had the honor of closing the Antonio’s catwalk Chavez wearing the badge ceremonial costume of Santiago Sacatepéquez. This was a unique opportunity to expose the beauty of Mayan textiles to attendees of New York Fashion Week presented by Art Hearts Fashion.
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This took place from February 7 to 11 in New York City, United States. Chávez’s designs were presented on the fourth day of the event and stood out for their bright tones and deep connection to Guatemala’s rich cultural heritage.
The gesture of choosing Lorena Yucuté to close the catwalk with the Santiago Sacatepéquez suit was more than a stylistic decision; It was a passionate commitment to promoting and preserving Guatemalan culture on a global stage.
Antonio Chávez, a native of Totonicapán, has as his primary objective highlighting the talent and beauty of his country of origin in the world of fashion.
Participation of Guatemalans in New York Fashion Week
The participation of Guatemalans in New York Fashion Week was not limited only to the Antonio Chávez show and the presence of Lorena Yucuté.
The designer sought to promote and support national talent by inviting Josue Elias, another Guatemalan creative, to direct the show. This focus on representing and empowering local talent underscores Chávez’s commitment to his community and his country.
Antonio Chávez, a designer who expresses his cultural heritage in fashion
For Antonio Chávez, fashion is much more than clothing; It is a form of cultural expression rooted in your own personal history.
Their designs are not only aesthetic manifestations, but also narratives of their heritage and identity. In the designer’s words, his creations reflect the knowledge that was transmitted to him, just as weavers combine the colors of nature in his textiles, he does it through crystals. Beyond a fashion show, by presenting his designs the Guatemalan creates a moment full of art, culture and history.
Like many Guatemalans, Antonio Chavez emigrated to the United States in search of opportunities to pursue his dreams. His perseverance and talent have led him to present his designs on some of the most prestigious catwalks in the world, from Madrid to London, and finally, at the iconic New York Fashion Week, becoming an example of improvement for many Guatemalans.
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