The opening look of Alexia Alibri’s collection, a sculptural, two-layer balloon skirt paired with a high-neck leather cape top, laser cut and worn just above the bust, set the tone for the drama that followed. Alibri devoted a lot of time to conceptualizing the show, drawing inspiration from La Celestina, the classic medieval Spanish novel where the titular character is a sort of sorceress. The idea was to explore feminine intuition and ancestral wisdom. “The girl who starts to connect with her dark side, her emotions and her magic,” she said.
The concept clearly evolved in the designs, from t-shirts boldly emblazoned with the word Broja, to asymmetrical tulle skirts, to a reimagining of corsetry with extra cups that accentuated the hips. “The female body is so magical that it doesn’t need to be squeezed into a corset,” Alebri said. Masks also appeared, unrealistically blended with clothing and, at times, becoming extensions of the female form. The collection was clichéd, “living together in one place and in many places.” The palette straddles sky blue and black, tempered by fuchsia pink, deeply rooted in Mexican culture.
For this collection, Alibri channeled nostalgia with memories of the early days of her career 15 years ago, when tulle was the only fabric she could afford. Under these conditions, he began to create large-scale, experimental pieces. Today, she leads workshops for more than 20 women. It is a living testament to the feminine force that defines her work.
