Sandra Wely Standout names were one of the early days of Mexico Fashion Week. The platform is undergoing a period of renewal – now supported by a new sponsor – and part of this latest chapter in Peru’s designer Mexican fashion.
The latest collection of Weil, titled, Level8, gained inspiration from the energy of Infinity, which is associated with the individual journey to face fear and fear. Visually, this idea came into life through clothes with a medieval edge and mythological motifs. Ideally, he used it as an opportunity to deepen his brand’s mythology, characterizing dragons, mermaids, and other creatures.
That internal change was reflected outwards. The show opened with a striking look: A pleated tulle maxi skirt paired with a wool and organa jacket, with asymmetrical cuts – its signature is recognized as part of the silhouette. It was a woman, but was taken away from sweetness and delicateness.
As soon as the show took place, each look showed the talent of Veal to combine new layers of complexity, to mix clothes and prints. This time, he worked in the styled metallic aries. One of the highlights was a golden metal corset, within the story of the collection, the perfect shield to go into the fight and face his fear.
Another subtle but consistent element moves throughout: folds and drapes that bring liquidity and movement to jackets and baggy trousers, often with an extension focused on a hip. “Our sewing has been developing for years. It is our constant curiosity and part of commitment to learning. The one who drives us is Couture – art, crafts and skills that really lies in the heart of fashion,” Well shared the backstage. Today, she proudly leads an in-house team of 50 people, which manages everything from embroidery to print.
Accessories were designed by Romeo Heera, a jewelry home, known for sculpture pieces, including the show’s remarkable dragon-scal-inspired necklace. Some look, including Ug boots, which were part of a special cooperation for the runway.
“Once you conquer your fear, you tap in an infinite energy – where there is no good or bad. Everything flows. This is the message: Once you move the previous fear forward, everything comes and goes naturally,” he concluded.
