Mercado de Artesanías

JONATHAN COHEN, FALL/WINTER 2019

Collage of scenes from a marketplace in Mexico featuring women in traditional clothing, colorful textiles, pottery, and market stalls with various items like bags, clothing, and artwork.

Inspired by traditional Mexican markets, the development process began with research into cultural traditions and craftsmanship techniques. The core floral motifs were developed by cutting apart woven rugs and reconstructing them into hand-collaged compositions, which were then digitized into placement prints and embroidery. These motifs were used across key runway looks, including the opening silk tuxedo jacket, wrap dresses, and embroidered poplin slash skirts.