The Fashion Globe
Welcome to the new meeting point of Cibelespacio for the public, artists, media, and influencers where over 20 artists and communicators will join us in an exciting program of activities, presentations, live podcasts, performances, and much more. Additionally, you'll be able to enjoy the live broadcast of the fashion shows like never before. All of this in a new gastronomic area where you'll find food, finger food, and cocktails for all tastes.
About Kristen Wicce
An artist passionate about portraying all the elements of a catwalk in two broad formats: photography and painting. Kristen has been working backstage at MBFW Madrid since 2017, capturing the moments of preparation and emotion that happen behind the catwalks. She uses acrylics, watercolours and felt-tip pens to take her own backstage captures and turn them into paintings, works that she has presented in exhibitions in galleries such as the Galeríaorigen in Madrid. In October he will have a new exhibition of his work in the capital. In addition, after her long career and experience among so many models, she has positioned herself as a professional modelling coach. She gives educational workshops to introduce aspiring models to the fashion industry.
About Alberto Velasco
Known for his participation in series such as "Vis-avis", "Madres" or more recently in "By Ana Milán" Alberto is much more than an actor, he is an all-round artist: actor, dancer, director, activist and writer. His recognition comes with Danzad malditos, where he receives the embrace of critics and audiences, and wins the Max for Best New Show (2016). He has collaborated with theatre greats such as Marta Carrasco, Chevi Muraday of Losdedae or Alicia Soto and has given birth to projects such as Los nadadores nocturnos by Carlota Ferrer, for which he was nominated for the Max for Best Supporting Actor.
About Ana Velasco
In her career as a journalist she has specialised in studies on fashion, social change and the media. This path has led her to explore costume as a form of vindication and expression in history. This year she has been interviewed by the media thanks to her latest publication: Ropa Vieja: Historia de las prendas que vestimos (2023), a book that she has presented in spaces such as La Central del Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. She collaborates with institutions such as the Museo del Romanticismo in Madrid, telling the story of the costumes in the museum's works; the Ateneo de Madrid, the Feria del Libro de Madrid or the Museo de Bellas Artes de Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
About Jean Marc Manson
Jean Marc Manson grew up as a photographer in an era when polaroids enjoyed an unhurried magic. French mother and Scottish father; citizen of Mexico, Lisbon, Madrid, London, San Francisco and Paris; graduated in architecture; initiated in the image as an assistant to Oukaleele, Dominique Issermann and Peter Lindbergh. Fashion photographer for the world's most prestigious fashion editorials. In June he presented his exhibition Polaroids at the Galería Materna y Herencia in Madrid, unveiling an unpublished sample of his personal collection of photos, during years in which he captured his passage through the photographic studios with his Polaroid from the 70s.
About Jorge Arévalo
Since the late 90s, Jorge Arévalo's illustrations have been in demand by major publications. He has been awarded a gold medal, two silver medals and several mentions in the SND (Society for News Design-USA) International Awards. His work is mentioned in the prestigious English magazine Baseline. His three books Portraits, Bis and Portraits are sold in bookstores and lifestyle shops around the world. He has directed and designed two animated presentation films for TV Cuatro. His illustration collection Cherchez La Femme has several exhibitions in Madrid and in 2014 he participated in Taschen's 3de100 exhibition. He has been included in the publisher's Illustration Now and 100 Illustrators compilations.
About Abraham Menéndez (Abe The Ape)
Born in Gijón, he has built his career as an artist in Madrid and has positioned himself as one of the illustrators of the moment who takes references from pop culture to come up with works that capture the essence of haute couture. In addition to drawing, he experiments with ceramics and writing: he has a line of unique and elegant tableware, true works of art on a plate, vase or abstract installations. In June she published Divas. Diosas, estrellas y estrelladas, a book that traces the lives of 50 iconic divas who have become a reference in the collective imagination through their unmistakable personality and style.
About Jorge Arévalo
Since the late 90s, Jorge Arévalo's illustrations have been in demand by major publications. He has been awarded a gold medal, two silver medals and several mentions in the SND (Society for News Design-USA) International Awards. His work is mentioned in the prestigious English magazine Baseline. His three books Portraits, Bis and Portraits are sold in bookstores and lifestyle shops around the world. He has directed and designed two animated presentation films for TV Cuatro. His illustration collection Cherchez La Femme has several exhibitions in Madrid and in 2014 he participated in Taschen's 3de100 exhibition. He has been included in the publisher's Illustration Now and 100 Illustrators compilations.
About Janin Barboza
Actress and TV host who has used social media as a tool to discover her passions and explore her own interests: fashion, cooking, etiquette and protocol. In her career she has collaborated with numerous national and international artists, presenting the most elegant way to wear unique garments and to present herself with the best and most appropriate style for each occasion. Currently he has taken his learning to face-to-face experiences with his Aprende como Janin workshops, where he talks about everything we need to know about etiquette and protocol.
About Isabel Yuste
In addition to being a personal shopper and image consultant (for events and clients), Isabel is an academic tutor and teaching coordinator for the University Diploma in Visual Merchandising and Styling and the Image Consultancy and Personal Shopper Course at ELLE Education X Mindway in Spain and Internationally. She has worked as a stylist, in-company trainer, retail manager, artistic producer of fashion events, lecturer and journalist.
About Paola Mckenna
In 2018 Paola Mckenna met artist Kathryn David in Dublin and began experimenting with the natural colour of plants. Thanks to her studies and years of experience in advertising, marketing and photography, Paola founded the foundations of Studio Folklore and what started as a macramé studio grew into a project focused on textile art. Located in the San Fernando Market, the studio offers workshops with dyeing of linens, silks and other natural fibres with flowers, leaves and botanical extracts.
About Kristen Wicce
An artist passionate about portraying all the elements of a catwalk in two broad formats: photography and painting. Kristen has been working backstage at MBFW Madrid since 2017, capturing the moments of preparation and emotion that happen behind the catwalks. She uses acrylics, watercolours and felt-tip pens to take her own backstage captures and turn them into paintings, works that she has presented in exhibitions in galleries such as the Galeríaorigen in Madrid. In October he will have a new exhibition of his work in the capital. In addition, after her long career and experience among so many models, she has positioned herself as a professional modelling coach. She gives educational workshops to introduce aspiring models to the fashion industry.
About Jorge Arévalo
Since the late 90s, Jorge Arévalo's illustrations have been in demand by major publications. He has been awarded a gold medal, two silver medals and several mentions in the SND (Society for News Design-USA) International Awards. His work is mentioned in the prestigious English magazine Baseline. His three books Portraits, Bis and Portraits are sold in bookstores and lifestyle shops around the world. He has directed and designed two animated presentation films for TV Cuatro. His illustration collection Cherchez La Femme has several exhibitions in Madrid and in 2014 he participated in Taschen's 3de100 exhibition. He has been included in the publisher's Illustration Now and 100 Illustrators compilations.
About Jorge Arévalo
Since the late 90s, Jorge Arévalo's illustrations have been in demand by major publications. He has been awarded a gold medal, two silver medals and several mentions in the SND (Society for News Design-USA) International Awards. His work is mentioned in the prestigious English magazine Baseline. His three books Portraits, Bis and Portraits are sold in bookstores and lifestyle shops around the world. He has directed and designed two animated presentation films for TV Cuatro. His illustration collection Cherchez La Femme has several exhibitions in Madrid and in 2014 he participated in Taschen's 3de100 exhibition. He has been included in the publisher's Illustration Now and 100 Illustrators compilations.
About Ana Velasco
In her career as a journalist she has specialised in studies on fashion, social change and the media. This path has led her to explore costume as a form of vindication and expression in history. This year she has been interviewed by the media thanks to her latest publication: Ropa Vieja: Historia de las prendas que vestimos (2023), a book that she has presented in spaces such as La Central del Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. She collaborates with institutions such as the Museo del Romanticismo in Madrid, telling the story of the costumes in the museum's works; the Ateneo de Madrid, the Feria del Libro de Madrid or the Museo de Bellas Artes de Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
About Kristen Wicce
An artist passionate about portraying all the elements of a catwalk in two broad formats: photography and painting. Kristen has been working backstage at MBFW Madrid since 2017, capturing the moments of preparation and emotion that happen behind the catwalks. She uses acrylics, watercolours and felt-tip pens to take her own backstage captures and turn them into paintings, works that she has presented in exhibitions in galleries such as the Galeríaorigen in Madrid. In October he will have a new exhibition of his work in the capital. In addition, after her long career and experience among so many models, she has positioned herself as a professional modelling coach. She gives educational workshops to introduce aspiring models to the fashion industry.
About Sergio Almarcha
In his work as a fashion photographer and creator of audiovisual projects for editorials, colour plays an essential role. The contrast between the backgrounds and the colourful garments in his photos creates a narrative that distinguishes him within his profession. He has collaborated with important international publishers.
About Ana Velasco
In her career as a journalist she has specialised in studies on fashion, social change and the media. This path has led her to explore costume as a form of vindication and expression in history. This year she has been interviewed by the media thanks to her latest publication: Ropa Vieja: Historia de las prendas que vestimos (2023), a book that she has presented in spaces such as La Central del Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. She collaborates with institutions such as the Museo del Romanticismo in Madrid, telling the story of the costumes in the museum's works; the Ateneo de Madrid, the Feria del Libro de Madrid or the Museo de Bellas Artes de Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
About Pablo Rosal
Poet, playwright, actor and stage director with plays such as Las que hablan or Asesinato de un fotógrafo, his latest premiere in 2023 at the Teatro de la Abadía. In the process of creating the characters of his plays, he uses his great creativity to create a multitude of characters in a single person, he unfolds with his "one man shows", shows where the costumes form an essential part of the construction on stage.
About Anitta Ruiz
Consultant, communicator, trainer and journalist. With a background in television, she has worked for more than 10 years in the news services of Telemadrid and occasionally collaborates with other media. Founder of "NadieComoTú", a company specialising in image and public relations consultancy and management. For several years, she has been teaching at IDACEM, IED, Escuela Internacional de Protocolo and Escuela de Moda de ELLE. As a stylist, she has worked in the world of fashion and advertising, always very focused on the world of music.
About Anitta Ruiz
Consultant, communicator, trainer and journalist. With a background in television, she has worked for more than 10 years in the news services of Telemadrid and occasionally collaborates with other media. Founder of "NadieComoTú", a company specialising in image and public relations consultancy and management. For several years, she has been teaching at IDACEM, IED, Escuela Internacional de Protocolo and Escuela de Moda de ELLE. As a stylist, she has worked in the world of fashion and advertising, always very focused on the world of music.
About Ana Velasco
In her career as a journalist she has specialised in studies on fashion, social change and the media. This path has led her to explore costume as a form of vindication and expression in history. This year she has been interviewed by the media thanks to her latest publication: Ropa Vieja: Historia de las prendas que vestimos (2023), a book that she has presented in spaces such as La Central del Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. She collaborates with institutions such as the Museo del Romanticismo in Madrid, telling the story of the costumes in the museum's works; the Ateneo de Madrid, the Feria del Libro de Madrid or the Museo de Bellas Artes de Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
About Aarón Gil
Fashion stylist and creative director of fashion editorials at national and international level, creating an impressive concept through clothing, which takes care of every detail to convey the identity of its customers. He has worked with artists such as Melendi, Cali Y El Dandee, Hornella (finalist of Drag Race Spain) or Vicco, creating the styling for awards, videoclips or concerts. He also runs his own fashion communication agency in Madrid and Dubai.
About María Ortega
Her career is linked to Contemporary Textile Art or Fiber Art, she dedicates her efforts to promote and disseminate this movement. As an artist, she has participated in more than 100 exhibitions, Biennials and Triennials at national and international level. He currently combines his professional career as a multidisciplinary artist with the management of culture, organising and curating more than 25 exhibitions, member of the curatorial team of The 12th "From Lausanne to Beijing" International Fiber Art Biennale, China and juror of different awards. In September he opens a new exhibition at A Ciegas art gallery in Madrid: Enhebrar el vacío, an exhibition that is part of the Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend 2023 programme.
About [A]cotadas
Theatre actresses Blanca León and María Heredia started and created [A]cotadas, their own independent brand of personalised, hand-painted vintage garments. They design each jacket thinking about the person who is going to wear it, making it a unique and unrepeatable garment. A creative project in which, in the future, it can grow and generate all kinds of local artistic proposals. They also manage the art gallery La PanARTería, an old bakery converted into a showcase for urban art.
