FASHION & STYLE able to buy supplies and keep the business afloat . Each season , the ladies of Habi weave textiles for Mestiza New York that we design into styles that are exclusively sold on our website . We give the Habi ladies a little bit of creative direction , but we try to give them the ability to stay authentic to their culture and aesthetic . By purchasing a Habi by Mestiza piece , you are providing these women with a steady paycheck , preserving a centuries-old craft and helping to sustain the Philippine cotton industry .
Gazelle : What do you do to relax and find your center in the midst of running a successful business ? Louisa : I ’ ve realized over the past two years the importance of finding relaxation and balance . Alessandra and I try to create a work and life balance by trying not to discuss work-related issues after hours , and we find time to exercise together . Our office is located in the Flatiron District in New York City , which is the capital of fitness startup studios . We have a lot of fun blowing off steam at boxing classes or boot camps . We like to try new things . Because we have such high energy - all day , every day - I sometimes find peace in shutting down my brain and listening to podcasts or watching Netflix with my husband .
To meet Rechter , RSVP for the presentation of Mestiza ' s fall collection at rsvpstlouis @ neimanmarcus . com . The event runs from 5:30 to 7 : 30 p . m . Ten percent of sales from the evening will be donated to the Dogwood Farm Sanctuary .
Louisa Rechter , right , with her business partner , Alessandra
Perez-Rubio .
Photo by White Honey
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