Fashion

Fashion

ROX950 a universe in expansion

By Alain Planells

Each ROX950 creation is made with simplicity. The brand was created just over five years ago by Cuban jewellery maker Rosana Vargas.

Cruxero

By Anayce Figueroa Oñate, Photos by Camila Designer: Anayce Figueroa & Yandy Salvy Díaz, Make up and hair: Miurkis and Models: Natali Soave & Fidel Álvarez

CRUXERO® is a casual wear design and manufacturing project, created in Havana in 2015 by Cuban designers who graduated from the ISDI (2003-2004).

The Guayza Project: The Art of Dressing Well

The Guayza Project is a fashion design collection dedicated to reviving and updating the rich cultural history of textile and clothing design characteristic of the Cuban province of Ciego de Ávila. Building on traditional techniques, the Project experiments with the latest developments in fashion, especially the styles preferred by younger generations, with the fundamental aim being to produce and bring to market fine clothing items that are genuinely Cuban.

Oliva Filigrees

Photos: Sadiel Mederos.

A filigree is a fine thread, twisted with hundreds or thousands of other threads, arranged in artistic motifs. Sometimes it is a unique, unrepeatable, surprisingly simple piece. As delicate and surprising as each of the threads that make it up, the filigree goes beyond - it is the technique, the magic by which the man with the talent, patience and creativity incorporates a bit of himself in each fragment. Jorge Oliva has dedicated his life to sculpture and filigree.

Clara Camalleri, perfumes for every taste

By Mercy Ramos / Photos: José Meriño

Perfume carries an element that ultimately completes and gives women’s and men’s wardrobes distinction. For most people a good fragrance is a symbol of elegance.

Art and Fashion, Hand in Hand

Created more than a decade ago, the Art and Fashion event emerged at a crucial time for the sector, as the limitations of the so-called ‘Special Period’ (the 90’s of the last century) had caused a decline in the production of clothing.

Fashion Week in Havana

It is an exciting time for fashion lovers, as every year the Cuban capital hosts its very own Fashion Week, where one can appreciate the latest designs for seven days.

FIMAE, Manolo González

Winner of Best Textile Collection in 2016 for the second year running presents this denim line inspired by the newest international trends.

Oscar de la Portilla: Glowing on the Catwalk

By Heidy / Photos by Boris Murieda

The 12th Artisan Fair FIART 2008 at Havana's Pabexpo exhibition site had the purpose of recognizing the technical excellence, rescue of traditions and design importance in the renovation of handcraft products.

Vera Reynoso

By Heidy / Photos by Karen Santin's

As assured and splendid as her city, this collection by fashion designer Vera Reynoso is worn with confidence and elegance.

Fashion Wearing Cuban Art

By Gladys Egües Cantero / Photos by Boris Luis Muriedas

Distinguished fashion designer Oscar de la Portilla is firstly an artist, evident in his exuberant colors and brushstrokes; it is also evident that he is proud of his hometown, central Cuba's historic Villa Clara, with its valleys, mountains and rivers that serve as an inspiration to this creator.

Fashion, My Way

By Ana Elena Photos: Rolando Pujol & Ivian

Talking with fashion designerjuan Carlos López Hernández is like listening to a constant flow of ideas that enrich the culture of fashion. His style includes the use of the latest international trends with his very intimate and personal touch.

Beauty and simplicity, attributes of current Cuban fashion

By Marta Barés Gómez Photos: Prensa Latina

Current Cuban fashion has successfully entered the third millennium with a combination of its own style and international trends arising from the Caribbean.

Fashion A Dream World Runway

By Marta Barés Gómez Photos: Prensa Latina & Courtesyof Abraham

Though his name may be old-fashioned, his concepts of the human form, wardrobe and fashion are truly daring. He is simply known as "Abraham," one of the most outstanding Cuban designers and someone who knows how fabric can move.

In praise of Katia Gil

By Gladys Egües Cantero Photos by Ivian and Cubaplus

I am sure. Behind a face, an image, there must be a story. This is most true when Cuban fashion model Katia Gil Correa is seen and admired. Miraculously, she transforms and recreates an intimate and plural universe around every proposed wardrobe; that enchantment of essences flowing from elegance and the most exquisite taste.

The majestic and historic Pico Real del Turquino

Matanzas, capital of romanticism and culture

Latin American Cinema: Once again the great date in Havana

Varadero boulevard, options for every taste

Guesthouse Chateau Blanc, the only one of its kind in the largest Antillean Island