IN THE PRESS
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Designer Erika Alvarez Honors Mexican Artistry At Paris Fashion Week
British-Mexican designer Erika Alvarez stands at a crossroads of tradition and possibility. Born in the vibrant chaos of Mexico City and transformed by her 2012 journey to London for a Master's in International Fashion Marketing, Alvarez’ brands KOUA Mexico and KOUA Studios embody her desire to preserve her culture while pushing the envelope on fashion.
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Para Erika Alvarez, la moda no es solo una cuestión estética, sino también un acto político y cultural.
La moda mexicana brilló en París Fashion Week 2025 con la exhibición “Nuestra Cosecha Sagrada” de KOUA México. La marca presentó una propuesta única que combinó textiles tradicionales, fotografía y gastronomía, rindiendo homenaje a la riqueza cultural de los pueblos originarios.
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KOUA: WHERE FASHION MEETS PURPOSE
F Word Magazine
As the founder of Koua, Erika Alvarez embodies the transformative power of storytelling through design.
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Cover Web : Koua Mexico
Kood Magazine
Following the success of her latest collection, we had the opportunity to have a brief but meaningful interview with Erika Alvarez.
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The Mexican is making fashion waves in London.
It was in 2004 when Erika spent a year in California after informing her father of her desire to pursue a fashion career, to which he strongly rejected.
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The Power of Persistence: Overcoming Haters and Doubters.
Having haters is an inevitable part of any bold journey – everyone who has made a difference in the world has had doubters and critics.
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Koua Studio: Championing change through recycled textiles.
Koua Studio: a textile brand – Founded by Erika Alvarez. Koua Studio makes recycled, organic, and deluxe textiles – with a positive environmental/social impact.
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La mexicana que lleva el arte textil al mundo, evitando la apropiación cultural.
La emprendedora conecta a diseñadores de moda con artesanas para ofrecerles un pago justo y un el credito por su trabajo.
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Meet Erika Alvarez: Leading change in the fashion industry.
Fashion entrepreneur Erika Alvarez is championing change with her textile brand Koua Studio, a return to fashion with deep roots.
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Erika Alvarez de Koua Studio llega a Noruega para compartir su experiencia ante estudiantes de Oslo.
La mexicana Erika Álvarez, directora ejecutiva de Koua Studio, firma especializada en telas artesanales para moda e interiores, ha pisado Noruega.
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Koua Studio: acabar con las tendencias en beneficio del medio ambiente.
La diseñadora Erika Álvarez promueve la moda circular que se enfoca en reducir, reutilizar y reciclar las prendas, para contribuir a detener el cambio climático.
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Koua Studio lanza el podcast "Èvolution" presentado por su fundadora Erika Álvarez.
Koua Studio, firma que promueve el arte de México mediante textiles hechos por artesanos nacionales, ha anunciado el lanzamiento del podcast "Èvolution", de su fundadora Erika Álvarez.
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Erika Álvarez, la diseñadora de la moda responsable.
Después de dejarlo todo en México y perseguir su sueño de trabajar en el mundo de la moda, Erika Álvarez se convirtió en una exitosa diseñadora que trabaja con las comunidades indígenas de México promoviendo su arte por todo el mundo.
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What Does Free on Board (FOB) Mean in Shipping?
Koua Studio is a UK-based sustainable fabric business that sells high-end fabrics to interior and fashion designers. These fabrics are sourced from artisan designers in Mexico, which presents a high level of risk, explains Erika Alvarez, the company’s CEO and co-founder.
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