The reference event for new trends on the Island starts with the parades of brands such as Volcano Blood, Muchiachio Clothing or Patricia Caro, which have offered a show on the catwalk located under the marquee of the Insular Stadium park
The event will continue until Sunday with the participation of 71 brands from the fashion, technology, art and design sectors, with an exhibitor area, catwalk and picnic area
The Minister of Industry invites citizens to “support the extraordinary talent of Canarian brands”
The volcanic-inspired colors and prints of Volcano Blood; Muchiachio's costumbrista style; Pulover's beach-inspired collection with a nostalgic touch; the astrology-inspired pieces from Daria Bae's 'Engolaré' collection; or the duality of the human being in the garments from Patricia Caro's mini collection, 'Nice Goth', are some of the nine proposals that premiered today on the catwalk of the eleventh edition of Fashion and Friends - the event which is committed to new talent and the consolidation of fashion companies organized by the Ministry of Industry - and which is celebrated until Sunday in the Insular Stadium park, under the motto 'recess time' and with the participation of 71 brands fashion, technology, art and design in the exhibitors' area, as well as an attractive program of performances and parallel activities.
The Minister of Industry, Crafts and Commerce, Minerva Alonso, who reviewed those 71 proposals today, wanted to invite all citizens to come this weekend “to recreate themselves while learning first-hand about the extraordinary talent and tenacious entrepreneurship of the island, "They deserve the support of all the people of Gran Canaria not only because of what it means for the common good to bet on the local but also because of the quality and maturity of the proposals that never leave visitors indifferent," he declared.
As for the campaign slogan, 'Recess time' obeys the idea that we all need a break to enjoy, disconnect and let our imagination fly: to have time to recreate, which connects with the time of leisure, of friends. and space for designers and assistants to recreate.
Of those 71 brands, 19 are participating in this event for the first time and five belong to the Gran Canaria Moda Cálida program.
In addition, the two winning brands of the Young Designers contest of the MODAMAC program are present, Patricia Caro (Gran Canaria) and Le Petit Kokó (Lanzarote), and the IES La Minilla through the textile, clothing and leather department.
Exhibitors will show their proposals in the booths distributed in various spaces of the park, which will remain open Saturday from 12:00 to 21:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 to 19:00 p.m. The catwalk is located under the park's marquee, making the whole event more attractive, with a capacity for 200 attendees in each parade, which will be repeated tomorrow, Saturday from 17:00 p.m. to 20:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. 14:00 p.m.
In addition, the original format of the picnic area has been recovered, which has three food trucks, four cocktail bars, coffee and a sweet spot and will be open between 12:00 and 00:00 on Saturday and between 12:00 and 19:00 p.m. on Sunday.
And in parallel, two special activities will be held, a Pilates Master Class, led by the entrepreneur Margot Van Oudenhove, with the collaboration of Decathlon Telde, on Saturday the 12th at 10:30 a.m., and Recreate with me: Initiative by the Studio of Dance Noelia Torres, with master of ceremonies and professional dancers, on Sunday the 13th at 14:00 p.m.
