Elena Morales: where being more sustainable is the goal - MsLupeCastro - Lupe Castro

In this interview with Elena Morales, during Gran Canaria Swim Week by Gran Canaria Moda Cálida, she talks me about some very interesting zips made with recycled microplastics for the closure of her bikinis line.

In addition, all their fabrics are environmentally certified and, in fact, she tells me that one of them even has hyaluronic acid! with recycled polymers and hydrogen, dries in 6 minutes and is made in Spain, thus also reducing the carbon footprint of the garment itself.

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NEW window display and soft launch in Santa Cruz, Tenerife!

I am super happy to announce that thanks to a collaboration with @modamalola, if you want to buy any of the second-hand and vintage YSL pieces here , this store, located in the heart of Santa Cruz, will become their pick up point.

And in order to celebrate this on Monday, September 11th, starting at 6:30 p.m., we will inaugurate one of the shops windows @modamalola at with a wonderful two-piece YSL outfit from the 70s/80s.

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Juana Martin Haute Couture Collection: A Spanish Journey Through Cubism - Lupe Castro

In the heart of Paris, amidst a sea of influencers donning exquisite pieces of SS23 Origines couture collection, I had the privilege of witnessing the recent Haute Couture show by Juana Martin. Hailing from Andalusia, the designer drew inspiration from Spanish Cubism, particularly the works of Picasso, and the tumultuous era that shaped the country's history.

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The Art of Refashioned versus Upcycled -LupeCastro - MsLupeCastro

In an era of growing environmental consciousness, the fashion industry is increasingly embracing sustainable practices. Two buzzworthy terms that have gained prominence in recent years are "refashioned" and "upcycled." Does one sound better than the other ? I recently asked my followers on instagram for their opinion…

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Walter Van Beirendonck - Lupe Castro - MsLupeCastro

Unveiling his Spring Summer 2024 collection at Paris Fashion Week last Wednesday, Walter Van Beirendonck used sartorial styling to ask the question: What is real and what is surreal? The answer is a disruption of what we think we know, through a collection of avant-garde ensembles.

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Lagos Space Programme Wins International Woolmark Prize - Lupe Castro - Mslupecastro

Lagos Space Programme – a Nigeria-based label that seeks to challenge the image of African fashion with designs rooted in Yoruba tradition and queer identity – was named the winner of the 2023 International Woolmark Prize at a ceremony in Paris last May.

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My April Jaunt with Revista Con Estilo - Lupe Castro - MsLupeCastro

Last month Pepa Pallarés, from the magazine Con Estilo (published every month by the editorial group Prensa Ibérica with the regional newspapers El Día and La Provincia) and I talked about one of my favorite cities (next to Paris, of course): London.

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ZÉLIA -ZEZETTE by Montmartre - Lupe Castro - MsLupeCastro

Zélia Vandenbulke is s Paris-based designer and renowned creator of poetic bridal wear, evening gowns and dream dresses. From her iconic workshop ‘Sur La Terre Comme Au Ciel’ tucked away at the foot of the Montmartre hill, Zélia creates dream dresses using fabrics to feel, touch, and caress, exact measurements, and a search for a certain perfection.

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Flora Miranda - Lupe Castro - MsLupeCastro

Flora Miranda is an Austrian artist and fashion designer based out of her atelier in Antwerp. She presents her pieces during Haute Couture Week in Paris. Created together with third partycraftsmen and expert partners, each garment is made to measure or sold as a fashion objectthrough direct order, following the couture tradition. But Miranda is so much more than just a couturier…

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Two weeks left to "The Jewel Lounge"... Buy your ticket here!

We are just a few days away from enjoying one of the most fashionable events of this spring. A few weeks ago I told you here that we opened a waiting list for selected people to attend this great event for free. We have already selected the lucky ones and also we published the tickets on Eventbrite so that anyone interested in fashion, vintage clothing and, of course, sustainability, can buy the tickets for this fantastic event in Costa Adeje.

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(VIDEO) Paloma Suárez - Lupe Castro - MsLupeCastro

Paloma Suarez the designer is considered one of the brightest young talents in Spanish fashion right now. And she lived up to the hype when presenting her latest collection as part of the official MBFWM programme in Madrid in February 2023. Taking some time out to answer some questions with me in the run up to the show on what sustainability means for her at the atelier.

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