Books we love

Here is a list of books we love and recommend to you!

Guatemala

Rigoberta Menchú: An Indian Woman in Guatemala

Now a global bestseller, the remarkable life of Rigoberta Menchú, a Guatemalan peasant woman, reflects on the experiences common to many Indian communities in Latin America.

A Textile Traveler's Guide To Guatemala

A Textile Traveler’s Guide to Guatemala is an excellent resource for discovering artisans, markets, shops, and those storied regional textile traditions.

Traditional Weavers of Guatemala: Their Stories, Their Lives

Against the backdrop of Guatemala, this book presents portraits of artisans working in the ancient traditions of the Maya paired with insights into the creation of the textiles and the events that have affected their work.

Colombia

Atavios: The Roots of Colombian Fashion

Using his experience as a choreographer and costume and set designer, the photographer has created an extraordinary series of theatrical tableaux where myth and memory, fashion and fantasy intermingle in a riot of rich color.

Straight Walk: A Supermodel's Journey to Finding Her Truth

In this intimate, inspiring, empowering and heartfelt memoir, the “world’s first Latina supermodel” Patricia Velasquez reveals the naked truth about her life.

Fashion

Fashionpedia - The Visual Dictionary Of Fashion Design

FASHIONPEDIA is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is easy to read.

The Fashion Business Manual: An Illustrated Guide to Building a Fashion Brand

The Fashion Business Manual is everything you need to start building your fashion brand.