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John Fabio García Cardona

John Fabio Garcia

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October 22, 2023

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John Fabio García Cardona is a 23-year-old Colombian experimental fashion designer whose success lies in his discourse and exploration of the body as a genderless territory. Fabio's work is culturally relevant because it addresses the representation of different body types and gender fluidity, which is evident in the themes of his collections and in his persona. This type of representation is increasingly significant for young fashion consumers.

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What inspired you to become a fashion designer?

The body has always been a central source of inspiration. A background connected to tailoring and creativity, including a great grandmother’s sewing machine and vintage fashion books, helped shape an interest in exploring the body through clothing.


How would you describe your design style?

The style is maximalist, experimental, and focused on the body. Layered and textured garments, exaggerated silhouettes, bold colours, and sculptural details are used to challenge conventional ideas of beauty and body shape.


What can people expect from your collection?

The collection explores diverse body aesthetics through layered and textured garments. Hand sewn layers, laser cut elements, and details resembling falling skin create movement and unusual silhouettes, while bold colours and maximalist proportions emphasize the body as a space for personal expression.


How does the body influence your creative process?

The body is approached as a diverse and fluid territory rather than something defined by conventional gender or beauty standards. Clothing is used to explore different shapes, curves, layers, and irregularities, creating new possibilities for expressing the body.


Why is maximalism important to your design approach?

Maximalism allows texture, colour, and silhouette to become central elements of the designs. Large proportions, striking textures, and bright colours create visual impact and help express different interpretations of the human body.

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