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Interview with Monica Marquez: Where there is a dream, there is a way
Monica Marquez is a 100% Mexican brand, which manufactures footwear with artisanal processes. Each pair is a totally timeless classic, perfect for everyday life, made of leather and leather sole with a stamp and fine hardware. BRAND HISTORY | FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY 180º: When did you make the decision to work with shoes? Monica Marquez: I started working with the shoe in May 2015 with the idea of making a product inspired by fine men's shoes and transferring the same processes, materials, quality and comfort for women. 180º: What was the process like to resume the family business? MM: This process...
RAGE, the steps of youth
Gabriela Hernández, Alfredo Márquez and Jorge Diez are the members of the RABIA team, a sneaker brand based in León, Guanajuato. The brand emerged with the initiative of proposing new and fresh designs to fit Mexican youth. They show their interest in the avant-garde, the urban and the pop in their designs and material proposals. RABIA is a young brand (it has only been on the market for a year) and also youthful. 180º: What does each of the team members do? Gabriela: Alfredo and I are designers, he is more focused on the selection and purchase of materials and...