Carla Fernández
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Carla Fernández is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
In 2014, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum was privileged to host the exhibition Carla Fernández: The Barefoot Designer: A Passion for Radical Design and Community, a presentation of fashion and performance that showcased the artist's work produced during her residency at the Museum.
Bomba Bag
$248.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods proves that ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
The Bomba Bag is a flat leather bag with back zipper in black featuring a wood hand-carved handle from Santa María Rayón. The Bag is inspired by a molinillo, a traditional Mexican hot chocolate whisk.
Interior handle measures 3.375" D
Body: 100% leather (unlined)
Handle: wood
Made in Mexico
Brown Barragon Jacket
$220.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
Carla Fernandez's designs return to ancestral heritage, working with the roots of the Mexican dress form and its geometric conception. This historic theme influences the brand's "square root" system, found in many Carla Fernandez pieces.
Measures 15.5" shoulder to shoulder; 11.75" sleeve to shoulder; 21.5" neck to hem with 19.5" fringe
Machine wash only
Returns
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Chile Dress
$475.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
This sweet linen dress has hand stitched zigzag embroidery bordering a shapely pintuck design at the neck. Light and airy, with large, functional pockets, the Chile dress is a perfect addition to your summer wardrobe.
Measures 25.5" sleeve cuff to sleeve cuff; 26" chest; 36.75" neck to hem; 10" neck opening
Made of 100% linen
Handmade in Mexico
Returns
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Cob Blouse in Black
$310.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
This versatile blouse has elastic ruching on the neckline and waist. Can be worn at the neck or off the shoulder, as pictured. This piece is a easily wearable way to add a touch of elegance to your outfit.
Measures 22.5" shoulder to shoulder; 37" chest; 8" shoulder to sleeve; 20" neck to hem
Made of 94% polyester, 6% elastane
Handmade in Mexico
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Cob Blouse in Olive
$310.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
This versatile blouse has elastic ruching on the neckline and waist, in a lightly textured olive linen with fluffy yarn trim at the sleeve. This piece made with all recycled materials.
Handmade in Mexico
One size, 100% linen
16 inches long
Returns
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Comal Skirt
$595.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
This wrap-style skirt is adorned with zigzag embroidery hand stitched by artisans in Tenejapa, Chiapas.
All Carla Fernandez pieces are rooted in the geometry of indigenous Mexican textiles and techniques.
Handmade in Mexico
One size, 76% wool, 24% silk
40 inches long, adjustable waist
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Coxcatlan Dress
$595.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
Gorgeous shimmery blue linen/poly blend adds refinement to this avant-garde cut, which boasts long kimono-styles sleeves cascading off a drop shoulder. Lilac zigzag embroidery at the necklace is hand stitched by artisans in Tenejapa, Chipapas.
Handmade in Mexico
One size, 80% cotton & 20% polyester
48 inches long, 23 inches wide down the entire garment (does not taper at waist)
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Coxcatlan Top
$390.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.This bold and quirky top has kimono-style sleeves and a fringe design in black and pink on the chest. You definitely don't have something like this in your closet!
One size,
Measures 26" shoulder to shoulder; 24" chest; 38" sleeve to shoulder; 13.5" arm opening; 22" neck to hem
Made of 100% linen
Handmade in Mexico
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Cucapa Dress
$398.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
All Carla Fernandez pieces are rooted in the geometry of indigenous Mexican textiles and techniques.
Measures 25" shoulder to shoulder; 21.5" chest; 40.5" neck to hem
75% linen, 25% viscose
Made in Mexico
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Hueyepan Coati Poncho
$295.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
Fernandez's designs return to ancestral heritage, working with the roots of the Mexican dress form and its geometric conception. The coat's design is inspired by traditional Mexican clothing made with squares and rectangles. This historic theme influences the brand's "square root" system, found in many Carla Fernandez pieces.
Hueyapan, Puebla, Mexico
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Large Tan Tecuan Jaguar Bag
$466.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods proves that ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
The Large Tan Tecuan Jaguar Bag is inspired by Tecuan masks. These handmade and hand-painted masks that are worn during "the dance of the Tecuanes," one of the most popular dances in the Nahua culture of Guerrero. The dance symbolizes the combat between human beings and the forces of nature.
Made from leather, it is designed with visible cotton thread seams. The mustache and eyebrows are made from wild boar's hair and the eyes are mirrors. The bag is lined with resistant cotton fabric.
Bag measures 14"L x 10"W x 3.5" Depth
Manifesto Top
$345.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
This simple tunic bears a bold message: Fashion is not Ephemeral.
All Carla Fernandez pieces are rooted in the geometry of indigenous Mexican textiles and techniques.
Made in Mexico100% Linen
One size
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Manifesto Tunic
$390.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
This simple top bears a bold message: Tradition is not Ephemeral.
All Carla Fernandez pieces are rooted in the geometry of indigenous Mexican textiles and techniques.
One sizeMeasures 26.5" shoulder to shoulder; 25" chest; 3.5" sleeve to shoulder; 38" neck to hem
100% Linen
Made in Mexico
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Maxo Coat
$632.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
Over-sized coat with an open front, drop sleeves, and shoulder accents. Features hand painted metallic accents by artisan Isaias in Mexico City. The designer's inspiration behind the piece is Mayan Numbers.
One size, 100% wool
Dry clean, Iron (dry or steam) on medium heat
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Maya Jacket
$686.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
Carla Fernandez's designs return to ancestral heritage, working with the roots of the Mexican dress form and its geometric conception. This historic theme influences the brand's "square root" system, found in many Carla Fernandez pieces.
Handmade in Mexico
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Medium Tan Jaguar Bag
$410.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods proves that ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.The Medium Tan Tecuan Jaguar Bag is inspired by Tecuan masks. These handmade and hand-painted masks that are worn during "the dance of the Tecuanes," one of the most popular dances in the Nahua culture of Guerrero. The dance symbolizes the combat between human beings and the forces of nature.
Made from leather, it is designed with visible cotton thread seams. The mustache and eyebrows are made from wild boar's hair and the eyes are mirrors. The bag is lined with resistant cotton fabric.
Bag measures 11.75" L x 8.75"W x 2.5" Deep
Olin Blouse
$310.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
A large ruffle lends a contemporary feel to this otherwise simple navy blouse. Wide sleeves balanced the drama at the necklace. Secures with a button at the neck.
Handmade in Mexico
100% cotton
Small: 25 inches long, 16 inches wide at shoulder
Returns
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Paz Coat
$520.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
Open front coat with cuffed sleeves and pleated accent at shoulders.
Carla Fernandez's designs return to ancestral heritage, working with the roots of the Mexican dress form and its geometric conception. The coat's design is inspired by traditional Mexican clothing made with squares and rectangles. This historic theme influences the brand's "square root" system, found in many Carla Fernandez pieces.
One size
Measures 28" shoulder to shoulder; 21.25" chest; 17" shoulder to sleeve; 37" neck to hem
Made of 100% wool
Made in Mexico
Dry clean only
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Puebla Shirt
$165.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
This shirt, featuring tile designs from the Church of San Agustìn now located in the Museum's Spanish Cloister, is inspired by the artist's residency at the Gardner Museum.
One size
Measures 14.5" shoulder to shoulder; 18.5" chest; 9.25" sleeve to shoulder; 24" neck to hem
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Sky Dress
$410.00
Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
This long white dress with thin blue stripes has a straight boxy cut with a matching belt for added shape. It is light and airy for the warmer months in a cotton and linen blend. Multiple front pockets add style and practicality. This garment was made using all recycled materials.
Handmade in Mexico
One size, 55% cotton & 35% linen
51.5 inches long, 19 inches wide down the entire garment (does not taper at waist)
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
Spanish Skirt
$195.00
Fernandez's designs return to ancestral heritage, working with the roots of the Mexican dress form and its geometric conception. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.
One sizeHandmade in Mexico
Returns
If your ordered garment isn't to your liking, we are happy to accept returns. Please contact shipping@isgm.org to initiate a return. We will send you a pre-paid return label. Provided that the garment is returned in its original condition, we will issue a full refund.
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