KOCHÉ is a fashion brand established in Paris by Christelle Kocher in 2015. KOCHÉ is on a mission to push values of openness in fashion: diversity & inclusion of genders, body shapes, materials used, social and geographical origins.. moreover, KOCHÉ DNA is based on elevated craft know-how.
MAFF SK8 showcases skate culture around the world where each episode focuses on a different city. In Episode 1, filmmaker Hamza Khouili takes us through the streets of Casablanca, Morocco to give us a glimpse into the vibrancy and energy of its skate culture, now a hub for skaters from all over Morocco. BTS - Nasser Edine Assisted By - Kibabros & Corner Agency
Nayeli De Alba is one of the most sought-after stylists and creative directors in Mexico, her country of origin. De Alba seeks to reconfigure notions about beauty, coolness, or what is desirable when creating a style. Her greatest inspiration comes from the streets and urban wear, motivating her to play with images and shapes which ultimately sparks a counterculture of her own. Outside of styling, Nayeli is the founder of the fashion brand, NDA Belts and More, as well as The Warehouse Rental CDMX, which enables local creatives to have access to the worlds hottest brands.
Milan-based creative, Federico Pepe, is a unique figure in the cultural and artistic Italian landscape. Pepe moves with agility through multiple art forms including branding, communication, art, design, and publishing, which led him to create Le Dictateur, an editorial project and independent exhibition space, back in 2006. Le Dictateur has set the groundwork for fresh thinking, their mission statement reads: "Make our Mothers proud, become rich, Kiss our lovers’ Ass, Kick our haters’ Ass. That’s it!" ❤️🔥
The Mexico City born creative, Melissa Santamaría draws colors variations from nature and translates them into dynamic artworks for the likes of Flying Lotus, Sufjan Stevens, Hiatus Kaiyote, and more. Melissa doesn’t shy away from revealing her processes, because ultimately, she wants to connect with her audience and allow a visual portal into music, her mind, and her artwork. We’re forever inspired by her soul and craft. Camera Assistant: Luz Andrea
On this episode of Gallery Spotlight, we check out Kurimanzutto in Mexico City, Mexico. Kurimanzutto is a gallery in CDMX founded by local art dealers, Mónica Manzutto and José Kuri. Here, local artist and publisher, Damián Ortega, introduces us to the rare drawings of Sergei Einstein exhibited today. Sergei Einsenstein was a Soviet film director and theorist, a pioneer in the practice of montage. He is most known for his films such as Alexander Nevsky and Ivan the Terrible. Einstein had a special connection to Mexico, where he spent ~14 months, discovering the beautiful lands. He felt his imagination sprouted once arriving and was on a mission to explore new ways of carrying out its function. He managed to synthesize a series of ideas and aesthetic experiences of Mexican culture and translated them into cinematographic language.