“De la Tierra” is a love letter to heritage, a collection inspired by Mexican art, textiles, and storytelling, blended with the clean lines and structure of modern silhouettes. This collection reflects the experience of growing up in Canada as a Mexican immigrant, the feeling of being rooted in a culture that’s physically distant, yet spiritually ever-present.
Split into three interconnected concepts, each with five looks, the collection traces a journey: from tradition, to modernism, to roots. Each theme speaks to the next, curating a cohesive story of cultural duality, belonging, and pride. Some garments are made from non-virgen textiles and garment dyed with Natural Dye from dried hibiscus flower (a flower used to make “Jamaica” a fresh water drink I grew up drinking at home).
What makes De la Tierra even more special is that some of my family will be coming from Mexico to watch it, some of them stepping foot in Canada for the very first time. Their presence is not just representation, but reclamation and connection.
Some accessories are handmade by family members back home in Mexico who couldn’t be here, their love present in each piece. This collection is dedicated to them, to my tías, tíos, abuelos, papás, hermano y primos, who shaped who I am, and who continue to ground me in where I’m from.

This is for them. This is for us.