Designer Andrew Pocrid, accompanied by clients and friends, chose the El Bocao tent at the Córdoba Fair to unveil his new collection, 'La Rosa de Lupe'. The event featured a Paloma cocktail, prepared by bartender Santiago Madueño, and a prior lunch at El Horno de Mel, along with a tour of the area surrounding the Mezquita-Catedral.
The El Arenal venue was transformed into a runway where the models of 'La Rosa de Lupe' came to life. The collection draws inspiration from the intense love story between Manolete, a bullfighting icon, and Lupe Sino, described as a free and brave woman who defied the conventions of her time.
“"Two figures who lived intensely, defying the norms of their time. He, an icon who elevated bullfighting to the category of art. She, a free, modern, and brave woman who chose to love without fear."
Pocrid emphasized the importance of the Córdoba Fair as a platform for local fashion. "Saturday at the Fair is a perfect occasion to create a good image for Córdoba, to showcase what we do, that Cordoban fashion carries significant weight," he stated. The idea of bringing his universe to the Córdoba Fair arose naturally, given his connection to the city and its way of experiencing beauty.
“"At the Fair, the dress breathes, it moves, it mixes with the music, the light, the tents, and the people. At the Fair, you see the truth of the dress: how it walks, how it accompanies the woman, how a ruffle moves, how a color changes with the light of Córdoba."
“"'La Rosa de Lupe' is not just a flamenco fashion collection. It is a tribute to those who dared to be different, to those who made their style an act of freedom. Today, that heritage is reinterpreted in the empowered woman, who walks with the same confidence as Manolete in the plaza and with the bravery of Lupe in defying the society of her time. A collection to remember that fashion, like art, thrives on audacity."
The 'La Rosa de Lupe' collection is based on the duality between the sobriety of Manolete and the audacity of Lupe Sino. The silhouettes blend flamenco tradition with the contemporary woman. The bullfighter's aesthetic is reflected in tailored pieces, while Lupe's femininity is expressed through elaborate ruffles and cheerful prints. The color palette includes pink, alluding to a gift from Lupe to Manolete; red, symbolizing passion; and black, representing mourning.
