The Canarian designers, protagonists of the closing day of Gran Canaria Swim Week by Moda Cálida

 

Gran Canaria Swim Week by Moda Cálida today celebrated its closing day, starring prestigious Canarian designers such as Aurelia Gil, Elena Morales, Arcadio Domínguez and Carlos San Juan. Together with them, the group of new talents has surprised by the high level and potential of their collections, with which today's day at ExpoMeloneras began.

 

Today they have presented their bets for next summer Patricia Caro (Gran Canaria, Spain), M&R Design (Gran Canaria, Spain), Volcano Blood (Gran Canaria, Spain), Monnur (Spain), Libérrimo (Gran Canaria, Spain), Muchachio (Gran Canaria, Spain), Chacho Souvenirs (Gran Canaria, Spain), Banana Moon (Monaco), Arcadio Domínguez (Gran Canaria, Spain). SANJUAN (Gran Canaria, Spain), Aurelia Gil (Gran Canaria, Spain), Cala 1789 (France), and Elena Morales (Gran Canaria, Spain).

 

Following the parades from front-row, opinion leaders such as Josie, Pelayo Díaz, Marta Sierra, Priscila Betancor, Marta Ibrahim, Yaiza Mencía, Gema Betancourt, Emiliano Pernia and Minerva Hernández. Along with them, international influencers such as the German Celine Bethmann, the British Saffi Karina, the Danish Philine Pi Roepstorff and the Italian Ginevra Mavilla have helped amplify the visibility of the shows by sharing their experience at GCSW by MC with their respective digital communities under the hashtag #GranCanariaSwimWeekbyMC.

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GCSW by MC AWARDS 2023

 

The Best Collection Award – sponsored by Louzao Mercedes-Benz – went to Arcadio Domínguez; The Award for Best Sustainable Collection - sponsored by Maredamare, which provides the winner with a report in CyL magazine - has been awarded to Palmas Swimwear; and, finally, the Best Emerging Collection Award -sponsored by Mahou 5 Estrellas- which the new talent Muchachio has won. 

 

 

 

 

(See Muchiachio collection on Instagram here)

 

PARADES ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 7:

Patricia Caro has presented a collection that boldly combines two aesthetic worlds that are apparently opposite, but that end up uniting: the colorful tropical universe and the goth world, where sobriety reigns. 

 

MR&G Design has applied the “3 R rule” (reduce, reuse and recycle) in its proposal inspired by the Madrid movement, using its own fabrics created from scraps.

 

 Volcano Blood has been inspired by a sacred island, full of energy, mysteries and marine treasures. The shiny fabrics simulate precious stones, the printed lycras and their colors evoke its flora, sunrises and sunsets.

 

 Monnur has proposed a trip to the 70s, a time of unbridled luxury. This combination of elements gives rise to an explosion of bright colors, covering your collection with great luminosity. With this collection, Libérrimo, in the words of the designer, wanted to “claim self-love, recognize our own worth and prioritize our well-being.” Always starting from his recognizable universe full of color, textures, volume and movement.

 

 Muchiachio wanted to look to the island's past to create his collection, inspired by the tourism of the seventies in the south of Gran Canaria. 

 

Chacho Souvenirs has presented a collection designed for any temperature, as changeable as the climate on the islands. 

 

Banana Moon has inspired the spirit of the island of Moorea: from secluded beaches, to coral reefs and waterfalls. New textures are incorporated into the fabrics, inspired by exotic and tribal prints with details of shells, starfish and flower necklaces.

 

 Arcadio Domínguez has revisited iconic garments to show the keys to the new path that the brand is taking on its 20th anniversary, with a very special edition worked in crochet.

 

 SANJUAN has opted for an exquisite “Resort Collection”, an irresistible invitation to enjoy the days and nights in the most sophisticated destinations.

 

 Auerlia Gil has presented TIEMPO, a collection that is made up of ultra-feminine silhouettes and rich fabrics such as silk, lamé and brocades, which coexist with lycra, denim and cotton. Earth tones, pinks, indigos and black dress garments and accessories made in a 100% handmade way. TIEMPO also includes a capsule collection in collaboration with designer Juanjo Oliva.

 

, Cala 1789, the ready-to-wear brand inspired by the Riviera, is reinterpreted with style and originality. For a perfect summer look, we find swimsuits that are plain, colorful, striped, with embroidery or prints, and with matching t-shirts or shirts. There has been no shortage of the brand's iconic product: espadrilles. Elena Morales has focused on conceiving fashion from a conscious, ethical and respectful approach to the environment, workers and consumers. The white, cream, blue, brown and orange tones will make your ready-to-wear and swim presentation harmonize with a line of elongated, fluid and fresh silhouettes, with a nineties air, highlighting the minimalist dresses, the delicate garments, the tailoring, back necklines and asymmetrical cuts.

 

 Fashion references such as Guiomar Alfaro, Lorena Durán and Meri Lozano, among other names, appear on the catwalk.