Mexican Designer Patricio Campillo Just Turned a ‘Gulf of Mexico’ T-Shirt Into a Political Statement at NYFW
Fashion is an art form that has long been about expression and making statements. This is also true when it comes to political confusion. Think back to the flapper dresses of the 1920s that symbolized social change, women’s liberation, and professionalism. Mexican fashion designer Patricio Campillo understood the assignment with his latest New York Fashion Week collection and repped the Gulf of Mexico.
Fashion designer Patricio Campillo wants everyone to know that it will always be the Gulf of Mexico
Campillo is known for his fashion designs, which bring forward Mexican fashion and make a positive impact. The brand, Campillo, was born in Mexico City. According to the website, the clothing is “manufactured under fair labor standards and the mission of using environmentally sustainable materials.”
Campillo, the designer, strives to create collections that infuse his personal experiences with Mexican culture while balancing the evolution and identity. He has produced collections that speak to the beauty of Mexico while giving a nod to his own personal experiences.
He maintained this when he took to the runway wearing an “El Golfo de México” t-shirt. The shirt, a simple white tee with black text and imagery, is sending a message to President Donald Trump and the world. No matter what, the body of water surrounded by the United States and Mexico will always be called the Gulf of Mexico.
Get the look that has everyone talking about the one and only Gulf of Mexico
If you want to steal the look, here is where you can find the T-shirt. Might as well make this a staple in your wardrobe this year.
People are celebrating the designer’s clear statement to the U.S. president. Wearing a graphic t-shirt is a simple way to make a statement, and Campillo knew exactly what he was doing. The shirt speaks volumes about how the rest of the world is looking at the United States and what is happening with the federal government.
The executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico has been seen as a joke around the world. The Trump administration has doubled down on its decision. The Associated Press lost its Oval Office press privileges because it refused to stop using the Gulf of Mexico.
Even though various tech companies have changed the name of the Gulf on their maps, the resistance remains. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum threatened Google with a potential lawsuit if the tech giant doesn’t change the name back to Gulf of Mexico.
Campillo’s collection at New York Fashion Week was all the culture that we crave
Inspired by the iconic charro outfit, Campillo’s collection for New York Fashion Week was giving. The looks were polished and well-tailored. It was a thing of beauty to see Mexican culture elevated with modern styles. The flowing yet structured nature of the fabric, with its masculine lines, blurred the lines of gendered fashion in the best way possible.
It was an incredible show of what Mexican fashion and culture looks like on a global level. It is so wonderful every time we see another example of Mexican and Latino excellence. No matter what happens, you can’t keep us down.
