2023-10-26 23:56:00
Guatemala Fashion Week (GTFW) has established itself as a platform that celebrates and promotes creative diversity in the world of fashion, providing opportunities for Guatemalan designers and now promoting collaboration between designers and artisans in the country.
GTFW has experienced notable growth since its first edition in 2014, and has been the result of the work of Daniel Paneda director of You are Zerothe company that created Guatemala Fashion Week and all the other team working with it. commitment to the development of the fashion industry in Guatemala.
República had the opportunity to interview Carolina Márquez, General Manager of Siete Zero and General Producer of GTFW, who explained that the evolution of this has been constant, going from being a two-day activity to become a four-day event. Furthermore, he noted that the event now includes not only fashion shows, but also iinitiatives such as the “Handmade Fashion” fashion catwalkwhich highlights the talent of Guatemalan artisans.
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Furthermore, GTFW not only focuses on haute couture fashion, but also offers opportunities to Emerging designers and mod studentsthrough initiatives such as Academy and the Startup platform.
What to expect for GTFW 2023
One of the most exciting new features of this tenth edition is the collaboration with Honora brand that seeks to merge fashion and technology. This promises offer unique experiences during the event, showing the synergy between creativity and technological innovation.
In addition, the event will feature the participation of several designers who will delight the public with their styles and designs. Likewise, Carolina Márquez announced the participation of a drenowned international designerwhich adds an even more special and global touch to the event.
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Victoria Murga and Sandy Rod, two designers who will be part of the event
Two prominent Guatemalan designers, Victoria Murga of Jaspe by Vitto y Sandy Rod creator of Thirty fivealso shared their experience at GTFW with República. Victoria Murga highlighted his commitment to working with Guatemalan artisans and bringing the country’s traditional art into fashion, while Sandy Rod spoke of his inspiration in Latin American culture and its focus on colorful and graphic prints.
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For the catwalk, Murga revealed that the collection he will present is inspired by the dance of the Moors, so it will look shiny. Classic pieces will be presented as always, but with an artistic detail. The colors that were worked were neutral, since in this way the artistic details stand out. Rod, for his part, this year will present a 12 piece collection with a proposal of prints and textures full of color.
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