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12 Amazing GIFs That Will Remind You Why Rita Moreno Is a National Treasure

Yara Simón — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:09:47 +0000

At 87 years old, Rita Moreno‘s living her absolute best life. Currently, the only Latino EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) winner is starring in the One Day at a Time reboot, which features a Cuban-American family from Echo Park, Los Angeles. As we recently said in our spoiler-free review of the Netflix show, Rita nearly stole

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Kablito’s Glittery Pop Feels Like a High Drama Telenovela

Beverly Bryan — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:08:52 +0000

When Karen Freire breezes into the Remezcla offices on a steamy late summer day, she brings an effervescent energy with her. The singer and songwriter, who makes music under the name Kablito, somehow looks sleek and elegant in silver-gray basketball shorts, chunky white sneakers, and a ruched pink tube top, and she’s implausibly un-sweaty for

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Barragán’s Latest Collection Is A Cure For Your Aughts Nostalgia

Frances Solá-Santiago — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:21:51 +0000

As New York Fashion Week came to a close, Mexican designer Victor Barragán showed a 23-piece Spring/Summer 2019 collection on Wednesday that explored the fluidity of gender, contrasting highly sexualized clothes with the androgynous nature of denim. The looks in “Terracota” were all in earthy tones such as grey, green, and, yes, terracotta with an

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Venezuelan Maria Elena Pombo Is Changing Fashion – One Avocado Seed At A Time

Frances Solá-Santiago — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:10:05 +0000

Maria Elena Pombo’s studio feels more like a lab than a designer’s showroom. On the left, there are shelves full of water bottles from all over the world. On the far end, there’s a giant box that houses avocado seeds. There are also tongs and burners on top of the table, as well fabric scraps

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From Space Auntie to El General: How 4 Latinxs Are Embracing Their Roots With Their Style

Itzel Alejandra — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 19:39:06 +0000

As we enter the heart of summer, there’s no doubt that beach days, carne asadas, and banging summer parties are at the top of our to-do lists. And with all these functions, “what do I wear?” becomes an inevitable part of our ritual. Summer style can have a variety of definitions depending on who you ask.

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15 Amazing GIFs from Remezcla Studios, a Pop-Up Recording Studio & Music Celebration

Remezcla Estaff — Wed, 02 May 2018 21:54:35 +0000

No matter how you spin it, 2017 was a standout year for Latinos in the mainstream music industry. The runaway success of chart-topping hits like “Mi Gente” and “Despacito” brought renewed mainstream visibility for Latinos in the U.S. pop market. To build on that momentum, we launched Remezcla Studios in late 2017, a creative music

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Own Altar This Día de Muertos

Yara Simón — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:26:07 +0000

From October 31 to November 2, people across Latin America lovingly memorialize their deceased relatives and friends in a joyous ceremony. Taking place between Halloween and All Souls Day, Día de Muertos celebrations take many forms across the Americas. In some countries, people spend the day at the cemetery visiting and cleaning the grave of

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Making Venezuelan Hallacas with El Brunch Gozón’s Chef Luis Herrera

Reuben Torres — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:12:30 +0000

Lately I’ve found myself running into a lot more Venezuelan friends in places that aren’t, well, Venezuela. It’s no secret that the country is not in its best moment: we’ve all read the horror stories of long lines to buy essential goods at the market, of rampant crime and political instability. And not all of it

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Multimedia Artist Gabriella Sanchez’s Colorful GIFs Pack a Progressive Punch

Itzel Alejandra — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:54:23 +0000

Gabriella Sanchez takes the phrase “never not working” to another level. The GIF artist has kept busy this year, juggling her role as head gallery girl of Wayside LA with making fine art and working with clients like GIPHY, Headspace, Refinery29, and The United States of Women. Her milky, illustrated GIFs are not only eye candy, they also send substantive

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5 Virtual Día de Muertos Altares Dedicated to Juan Gabriel

Remezcla Estaff — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 22:01:57 +0000

Unlike Halloween, which takes a tone of darkness and fear, Día de Muertos is a joyous holiday when families and friends come together to celebrate the lives, legacies, and souls of those who have passed. This celebration is rooted in the indigenous tradition of commemorating the gods and goddesses of the underworld. On November 1st

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