StyleEtc. spotlight gianfranco reni Ihave always believed that Mexico City has a lot of potential to become a fashion capital,” says the Italy-born designer who studied fashion in Milan after a childhood in Cuernavaca, the Beverly Hills of Mexico City. Both his Italian DNA and training are evident in his brashly artistic haute couture collections, which feature elaborate embroidery, hand-painted patterns and exquisite fabrics, distinguishing themselves in the Mexican fashion scene with their strongly theatrical style. Reni’s dedication to ornamentation and originality extends deeper as well: “I think that as designers we have a commitment to fashion,” he says. “We have to offer our clients something different every time they come to our stores. We have to surprise them at every fashion show and become more and more creative every season.” So far so good for the eclectic designer, whose creations generate buzz across the city at each show. gianfrancoreni.net Detail-oriented designer Reni A dramatic, hand-stitched dress by theatre aficionado Reni Feathery frock at the Reni showroom clockwise FROM left: © gianfranco reni, ISRaEL ESParza, © gianfranco reni 42 departures-international.com
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