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About Rafael Urquizar
Rafael Urquizar was born in Malaga in 1971, and studied design at the ESMOD INTERNATIONAL FASHION GROUP PARIS.
When he finished his studies he started his own firm, which is now in its 35th year.
His collections have been marketed throughout Spain, presented on national and international catwalks.
He has also worked in design teams of firms such as Pedro del Hierro for the Cortefiel group among others, receiving awards such as the Aguja de Oro.
In the past few years the firm's work has focused on made-to-measure couture, bridal fashion and collections of what we define as limited edition pret-a-couture.
His designs are often seen at events and on red carpets, as they are the favourites of many actresses, singers and models.
Currently his atelier is located in Malaga, with a branch in Seville where he attends to his couture and bridal clients as well as working on his new projects with the aim of strengthening his firm.
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"PARASCEVE"
PARASCEVE is Rafael Urquizar's personal interpretation of the ritual and emotion awakened by the first full moon of spring in Andalusia, the same moon that illuminates Good Friday each year and marks the pulse of Holy Week. This moon not only guides the steps of a deep-rooted tradition, but also heralds the awakening of nature, ushering in a new life cycle and giving voice to the rebirth of the season.
Inspired by the intensity of this moment, the designer creates a proposal that combines passion, pain, and hope, translated into the contemporary language of fashion.
In this collection, light takes center stage: moonlight passing through stained-glass windows, drawing shadows and nuances on silhouettes. Urquizar translates this play of chiaroscuro into a palette of pure whites, deep blacks, blood reds, delicate mauves, and golden sparkles that evoke the sacred.
The dialogue between tradition and avant-garde is embodied in fabrics such as crepe, chiffon, silk jersey, laminates, and lace. Each garment is constructed as a balancing act between structure and fluidity, strength and fragility. The collection transitions between pure lines and subtle volumes, exploring the symbolism of liturgical elements from a contemporary and sophisticated perspective.
PARASCEVE is a tribute to Andalusian identity, to the beauty of the ephemeral, and to fashion's ability to transform emotion into art. True to the brand's history, the collection reaffirms Rafael Urquizar's commitment to artisanal excellence, innovation, and respect for cultural heritage.