The Embassy that is everyone’s
At 10 o’clock last Friday the Commercial Counsellor arrived at the Ambassador’s residence, took off his jacket and began to disassemble and set-up mannequins. So, without raising an eyebrow, and this was not the first time he did it… Santiago Mendióroz, the head of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain in […]
An ACME designer will create the merchandising of the BNE
The Asociación de Creadores de Moda de España and INAEM are launching a competition among the ACME designers to create the new general line of products of the Ballet Nacional. This new project, called “Creative BNE”, once again brings together fashion with the performing arts, a collaboration that resulting from the general agreement that both […]
Hurray for general assemblies
Fret not, this post is not about politics at election time, but about how well the ACME associates get on. “Why do people think that we don’t get on, when it’s just the opposite…?”, one of the associates, attending the last general assembly held a few days ago, asked with surprise. Although the topics addressed […]
Hannibal Laguna footwear: from runway to street
Hannibal Laguna has signed an important agreement to develop the footwear and accessories of his signature label with MTNG EXPERIENCE. The company, dedicated to the design, production and distribution of footwear and accessories, also owns the brands Sixtyseven, Mariamare, Mustang, Stephanie Marco and Cheiw, is fulfilling one of the long-held dreams of the famed designer, who for 30 […]
Davidelfin for G’Vine
Davidelfín has collaborated with G’Vine gin to create an exclusive t-shirt inspired by the brand’s DNA and the most avant-garde works of art. The French gin brand wished to collaborate with Davidelfín to create a unique and singular fashion piece inspired by the gin and the work of artist Piet Mondrian. To achieve this the designer from Malaga brought […]
García Madrid opens their first outlet
GARCIA MADRID, the signature label founded in 2006 by Manuel García, opened its third store in the capital. It is the label’s first outlet, in addition to the two flagships already established in the madrileño districts of Salamanca and Malasaña. The brand, specialized in menswear, unveils its new store, located at number 5 on calle Puebla […]
Paris-Badajoz-Paris
At ACME we have been non-stop, and the 1,563.7 km that separate one capital from the other we cover them without raising an eyebrow (well, actually we’re a little shaky, but one has to act as if nothing: giving it all for Spanish fashion). First it was Paris, because the trade shows at Semaine de […]
Relevant Spanish presence at the trade shows in Paris
ACME collaborates in another edition with ICEX to coordinate the grouped presence of Spanish creators who attend the trade shows that take place during the Semaine des Créateurs and which are held from 6th to 9th March in Paris. Over forty Spanish brands market their proposals for fall-winter 2015/2016 in the main halls and showrooms […]
Specialists are sought to pick up pins
I’ve just read in an article by Charo Mora about Jeanne Lanvin and how the latter started working in the fashion world as an “arpette”, i.e., an apprentice in charge of collecting the pins at couture ateliers. I am not about to use this example to talk now about how the designers of the 21st century should learn […]
Andres Sardá opens point of sale in Barcelona
Andrés Sardá has opened its own point of sale in Barcelona. The store is located at calle Valencia 272, at the corner with Passeig de Gràcia. With this move, the firm has established itself in its town of origin, to which it has been closely linked since its beginnings, as indicated in its logo: “designed in Barcelona”. […]
A Collection of Solidary Aprons
The Asociación Creadores de Moda de España will donate to the Foundation Hospital of Madrid, for projects of the Breast Unit of the Oncology Integral Centre Clara Campal, the collection of aprons created exclusively by designers Andres Sardá, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Amaya Arzuaga, Devota & Lomba, Ion Fiz, Francis Montesinos, Juana Martín, Miguel […]
Something is moving
I regret starting this blog being in opposition to the wise tango lyrics that say that about thirty years being nothing, because as far as Spanish fashion is concerned, in these three decades of life that the madrileño runway has just celebrated things have not ceased to happen. Do not be afraid, I will not […]
Fashion and gastronomy come together to celebrate the Gastrofestival
Fashion and gastronomy come together and demonstrate, once again, that they are two very close sectors where creativity is the main maximum. The window shop of the ACME headquarters transforms renewed due to the celebration of the Gastrofestival with a montage by decorator Miguel Cruz where common cookware utensils become fashionable artistic creations. Furthermore, the […]
ACME participates in Fitur Shopping
The relevant growth being acquired within the global tourist industry of shopping tourism has prompted FITUR, International Tourism Trade Show, to create the new area FITUR SHOPPING, in collaboration with Madrid Shopping Tour, one of the first companies in Europe specialized in this kind of tourism. The Asociación de Creadores de Moda de España, together […]
Spanish fashion goes on stage
Spanish fashion is much more than just the design of a garment, it is a way of living and feeling that goes beyond the runway to go up on the stage in a fruitful collaboration between designers and creators of artistic disciplines such as dance, theatre or cinema. The library of the Hotel Urso hosted […]
ACME joins up with #TwitterFashionWeek
The Asociación Creadores de Moda de España joins the #TwiterFashionWeek initiative, the first fashion week on Twitter, where relevant Spanish designers will tweet about their work, their experiences and their creativity. Each day of the week will be dedicated to a particular topic to guide the conversation and facilitate monitoring (inspiration and muses, experiences, sewing […]
Madrid gets ready for the 30th anniversary of its fashion week
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid presents its 61st edition. The Madrid runway celebrates a 30 years pathway being the main exponent of Spanish fashion, a platform that has been visited by more than 300 national designers since its creation in 1985. The Hall 14.1 at IFEMA will again open its doors from the 6th to 11th […]
[:es]La Jorcam se viste con moda española
The Asociación de Creadores de Moda de España (ACME) donated to the Youth Orchestra and Choir of the Community of Madrid (JORCAM) a collection of T-Shirts designed by the top fashion brands of the country. JORCAM first wore the T-Shirts at the premiere in the Teatro Canal of “La Zarzuela is young,” a concert of […]
The solidarity bracelet of Anton Heunis
The Spanish brand of high-end custom jewellery Anton Heunis becomes involved in a solidarity project just before Christmas and the beginning of the New Year. Anton Heunis presented during a breakfast the solidarity bracelet he has created in collaboration with GEICAM in their fight against breast cancer. The designer himself chaired the event as well […]
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada presents her first collection at Madrid Fashion Week in 1985. Throughout her career she has participated in relevant runways all over the world, such as Milan Fashion Week, and has shown her creations in numerous exhibitions at a global level becoming one of the most recognized Spanish designers outside our […]
Torretta launches his bridal line
Less traditional brides are in luck. Roberto Torretta launches a new line of bridal fashion. After a career of more than 30 years in the world of design, the creator premiers Roberto Torretta Bridal Couture, a proposal filled with intent where to find a special dress with three defined commitments: a unique design, high quality […]
Juan Vidal for Gioseppo
The designer Juan Vidal carries out a new collaboration for the “Capsule Editions” of label Gioseppo. The Alicante designer has created a collection of sandals and rubber footwear for next season spring-summer 2015. Inspired by the “Strawberry Filds Jacket” that Paul McCartney wore in his early solo years, Juan Vidal captures the essence of his […]
Madrid, a seven star destiny
The campaign branded “Madrid Destino 7 Estrellas” is being developed with the aim of positioning the commerce of Madrid as a benchmark in new emerging markets, such as China, through the promotion of the commercial axis with a higher affluence of visitors. This initiative, launched in October 2013 by the Community of Madrid together with […]
Adolfo Dominguez, T of TELVA Award
Adolfo Dominguez has been awarded the T of Telva T Fashion Award 2014 in the category of Best National Designer. The ceremony of the emblematic fashion awards, conceded by the magazine, was celebrated at the Teatro Real in Madrid. Olga Ruiz, Director of Telva, has been responsible for delivering the award that acknowledges the career […]
ACME collaborates with the Teatro Real
Following the success achieved during last season, the Teatro Real organizes their II Almoneda Real, which will allow the public at large to purchase props, costumes and characterizations, made in the workshops of the theatre, that have been part of some of the productions who have been presented on stage. The Asociación de Creadores de […]
Spanish fashion in etiquette
The Confederación de Empresas de Moda presents the campaign ModaEspaña that aims to group and distinguish in the market the Spanish fashion products so that the consumers can identify them. Conceived as a platform to provide added value to the fashion Made in Spain, the ModaEspaña campaign comprises identifying such products with an etiquette label. […]
Christmas Lights in Madrid
Madrid lights up with the creations of ACME designers, who grant another year their Christmas lights designs to the city. An original initiative by the City of Madrid that brings fashion to the streets of the capital. The main shopping streets of Madrid are adorned during the holidays with the creations of Angel Schlesser, Hannibal […]
Josep Font National Fashion Design Award
The designer Josep Font, Creative Director of the brand DelPozo, has been awarded the National Fashion Design Award, a distinction conceded yearly by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports since 2009. This award acknowledges the professional work of one of the most international Spanish designers. Josep Font began his path showcasing in different runways […]
Concluded with success the second edition of MadridFFF
The space Centro Centro of the Palacio de Cibeles hosted the second edition of MadridFFF, a sample of the best audiovisual works made for the fashion industry. The festival comprised a long list of activities. A full program of lectures, roundtables and exhibits that, together with the competition aimed at both professionals and young talent, […]
Mujerhoy presents its fashion event 2014
Following the success of the first edition of MHM Summit, Mujerhoy presents its big fashion event of 2014, on this occasion dedicated to a booming sector, that of weddings. Under the tittle “Strategy and Bridal Business”, on November 26th will be held a working day at the Library of ABC (Calle Juan Ignacio Luca de […]
Anton Heunis, new associate of ACME
The designer of high-end custom jewellery Anton Heunis joins ACME, becoming the second brand of accessories of the Association. With his arrival, there are now 50 Associates of this professional organization, to which belong the most prominent fashion designers of the country. The designer from South Africa was formed in Fine Arts and after a […]
