Paola Hernandez

Read all about Paola Hernandez on StyleHive! Check out the interesting information, quotes, and an amazing slide show of her designs. Her long coats and high waists are to die for!


Here is an image of Paola on i'll be your mirror.

Mario Cinquemani

Mario Cinquemani is a self taught fine artist. He was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, traveled throughout North America and Europe, and is currently working on his own technique, which is a realistic way of painting, focusing on composition. He has worked closely with Jose Fors, Carlos Vargas, and Wei Li a.k.a. Willy Wong, and now resides in Jalisco.

“It is very important for people to be aware that each person is an individual, not just a part of a whole in which there is no difference between one or the other. As much as the role they play to make society work, one must work toward the inside to find oneself as an individual different from the rest. One must develop those personal qualities, and let go of everything else. Just flow with life and do not be afraid of feeling like an outsider. Believe me, there are many other people doing their part too.”

“I think composition is one of the most important things to develop, regardless of the technique.”

Fashion Week Mexico Spr/Sum 2008

Fashion Week Mexico (Oct. 23-26) was interesting, yet depressing. Some of the fabric choices and prints were absolutely hideous. Anything that makes you look like a glowing space cadet is a "fashion don't." However, there are some labels that would be interesting to keep an eye on, such as Mecha, Carlos Mora, Tadeo Errasti, Carla Gonzales, Barbie Terrones, and although I hate to admit it, Nicholai, Nicky Hilton's fashion line. I do prefer her taste over her sister's. Her collection was very tasteful and pretty. Jon Sonan's men's collection was chic and wearable. Amelia Toro's collection was elegant and poised. I would wear her designs.Sadly, the label Sergio Alcala (Alcala is my great grandmother's maiden name) was horrible. It looked like someone threw up neon paint all over the runway. Navigo Lines Barona's swimwear was pretty typical, lots of skin and cleavage. Any Mexican guy would swoon over this. Some of the designs were pretty, and cut well, such as a few of Citrico's designs, but the color and fabric selections left me puzzled. Any designer (Malafacha) that puts a man in a long sheet for a skirt or python print spandex pants, should be shunned. I hope to learn more about these designers and see their progression, for the better, in the near future.