What in Mexico is recognized as Mexican indigenous folk art and a big source of income for those who dedicate their lives to this craft, in America is rapidly becoming a fashion trend. For many years, women and children in the Sierra Otomí-Tepehua, where there’s no electricity and water is a privilege, have been devoted to the elaboration of these patterns or bordados that are now being recognized around the world.
Last year, French fashion brand Isabel Marant used Mixe-inspired designs for its Spring-Summer collection, Étoile. American surfer stores such as Zumies and Roxy, have also borrowed the Mexican style to manufacture their popular poncho line. The latest designer to showcase Mexican culture in her designs is, Rebecca Kyle.
The Forth Worth based and TCU alumni designer started her fashion journey back in 2014 when she was trying to come up with an outfit for a party at Joe T. Garcia’s Mexican restaurant. According to the Star-Telegram, Rebecca’s “aha” moment came when she remembered a colorfully embroidered table runner she’d seen displayed during a party at a friend’s house.
“That’s when the idea came to me,” the designer told the publication, “of making the table runner into a clutch bag.” The mother of two decided to take the idea to her neighbor, Martha Franklin, co-owner of M.L. Leddy and Leddy’s Ranch, who not only liked the idea but offered to help make it all happen and so their journey began.
Rebecca Kyle bags are hand-embroidered by a family of artisans in Puebla, Mexico and finished in Fort Worth and New York. They are made based on the costumer’s needs and their eye-catching colors and versatile designs just keep the clients coming back for more.
Check out some of Rebecca Kyle’s designs below and go to rebeccakyledesigns.com to know more about these Mexican-inspired bags.
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