If there was a lack of trans representation in fashion, that’s not the case. The last parade of the 53rd edition of SPFW concluded the event with a veteran-led drag show Marzia Panterawhich thrilled the public and was honored in the “Panterona” collection, created by Isaac Silvawhich brought to the catwalk the motto “Believe in your Axé”, the brand’s DNA.
On the catwalk, in addition to black models, several transvestites and supporters of the LGBTQIA + cause, such as the former BBB Thelma Assithe actor Ícaro Silva, who had paraded in the previous brand, Mãos de Mãe, the model Rita Carreirajust to name a few.
The Bahian designer has transformed the Space Time Complex disco in the 70s and his show was truly a party, with wide hair, bright makeup and even a bag in the shape of a mirror globe, a symbol of the nightclubs of the time.
The shine also present in the dresses was accompanied by embroideries with the phrase “Panterona do Brasil”, as in the looks worn by Ícaro and Thelminha. Black and white panther prints have also appeared in homage to the iconic figure of São Paulo’s nightlife, who arrived near the end of the show on a motorcycle.
Eventually, the drag and transvestites from the start of the presentation walked in with a huge community flag LGBTQIA +, along with other models and celebrities. Even in a country that kills most of the world’s trans and homosexuals, there is room for awareness with joy and celebration. and the presentation of Isaac Silva proved it.
Politics and inclusion
This edition was one of the most political on the Sao Paulo fashion calendar. Virtually all brands have brought a message to society, denouncing racism, including the LGBTQIA + community on the runway, as well as blacks, indigenous, plus size and people with disabilities. On Saturday (4) several brands launched their war cry.
Squid
After “Fora Bolsonaro” at the Meninos Rei fashion show, this Saturday evening (4) at SPFW. he had on the catwalk Bandeira with the face of Lula, by the hand of the designer from Minas Gerais Celio Diasfrom CARRIEDwhich always seasons the collections with political appointments.
On the catwalk, in addition to the models, the stylist’s friends, including the former BBB Gil do Vigorwho has already declared his vote for the PT.
Real bodies on display
A fashion for real people, made with fabrics that last and have pieces that can be combined with others from other collections. And all with contagious energy. So was the brand’s show AZ Mariacommanded by Cinzia Felicewhich encouraged the models during rehearsals, which resulted in a lively and vibrant show.
in the modesty of leaving the breasts on display, with nipple covers, and other bodies on display, the brand, which complements the Sankofa project, showed what is called slow fashion, in bodies that represent almost all Brazilian women. Oh, and there were men on the runway too, but the clothes are for all genders.
Scream
The Santa Resistência brand, which is part of the Sankofa Project, launched an ancestral war cry through the mouth of the first model, indigenous descendant Dandara Queiroz, who entered the catwalk. The brand told the story of three warrior women who marked the history of Bahia, in the struggle for independence in 1822, in the Recôncavo Baiano: the indigenous Catarina Paraguaçu, the black Maria Felipa and Branca Maria Quitéria.
On the catwalk, dresses with perfect finishes, made in tailoring or manual processes such as crochet and loom, in shades of green, blue, pink and prints. Former Miss Brazil Raisssa Oliveira ended the show with a black dress and headdress that resembles a queen.
more crochet
the brand Mom’s Hand Workshopgraduate Sankofa projectpresented its third parade in SPFW, bringing an increasingly refined crochet and with the introduction of pieces made of flat fabrics. He was worn a set with a comfortable striped crochet blouse and red flat fabric pants Icaro Silvain its return to the catwalk.
The performance began with light shades of blue, then moved on to brown, pink and red. The collection pays homage to the Maragogipinho community, located in Recôncavo Baiano, one of the largest centers of Brazilian craftsmanship.
Source: Terra
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