With its rich history and vibrant colorful people, Mexico has been inspiring and influencing the world for centuries. From its ancient ruins and mysterious lost civilizations, to its unique flavor of music, art, and cuisine, Mexico has one of the most fascinating cultures and spirits in the world. And if one ever set out to find a single example that embodied the entirety of that culture and spirit, they need look no further than Edoardo Rocha.
Hailed as prodigy from an early age, fashion designer Edoardo Rocha is probably one of the most recognized and well-known designers in Mexico. His designs have graced the cover of Vogue magazine, they’ve adorned the most famous of Mexican actresses and red carpets, such as award winner Diana Bracho and the TVyNovelas Awards (The Mexican equivalent of the Academy Awards in the USA), and they are exclusive, colorful, and expensive.
Originally from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, a northern Mexican town just on the other side of the border from Brownsville, Texas, Rocha now makes his home in “Old Town” Puerto Vallarta on the western coast of Jalisco. The youngest of 5 brothers, his roots in fashion were inherited almost from birth. His mother, María Anzures, came from a very prominent family with a background in the clothing industry, and his father, Moisés Rocha, was an (Continued pg 34)
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