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Reflections on the rain

Reflections on the rain

Summer is about to begin in Mexico, which means a lot of rain for our region of the world. Taking advantage of the launch of our collection designed especially for this season, we wanted to open a space to reflect on this season, which distinguishes us and distances us from the commonly transmitted conception, even more so in the fashion sector. Although it formally begins on June 21, the atmosphere here has been felt for weeks now. In the collective imagination, summer has a lot of beach and relaxation, sunny paradises, the seashore, vacations and swimsuits. We would prefer to...

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Cities and their neighborhoods: the case of the traditional Roma neighborhood.

Cities and their neighborhoods: the case of the traditional Roma neighborhood.

Cities are not only buildings, they are alive thanks to the people who live in them. This simple premise becomes complex when the historical or artistic value of its buildings is high, and dangerous when its urban infrastructure does not exist in new developments. Neighborhoods threatened with dying into oblivion are suddenly threatened with dying of success. In Mexico City there are traditional neighborhoods that testify to their evolution over the centuries, with outstanding architectural heritage value and a social dynamic that is transformed to adapt to the requirements of the constant development of the metropolis. One of its most...

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How We Live: an intimate look at architecture and design through the lens of Marcia Prentice

180° SHOP hosted American photographer Marcia Prentice for the signing of her book How We Live. In an informal meeting between friends, 180 SHOP clients and admirers of Marcia's work, the book was unveiled, which proposes a journey into the homes and work spaces of designers and artists in different cities around the world, from Mumbai, passing through Beirut, Marakkech, Reykjavík, Milan, New York, Amsterdam, Mexico City and Guadalajara, among others. Through an intimate photographic diary, Marcia Prentice presents the soul of a diverse selection of spaces, revealing the unique spirit of each creative environment. Each of the 18 homeowners...

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