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Lessons from Paisas: How to Dress in Medellín

June 5, 2019

All travelers have had the same moment standing over their suitcase, staring blanking at the clothes they’ve laid out and exhaling loudly at the prospect of being too cold, hot, uncomfortable, or unstylish. Especially…

Paisa Perspective: Johanna Logreira – Designer

February 25, 2015

Johanna Logreira is an industrial designer from Medellín and an avid ambassador of creativity in every shape it may come.

Men’s Fashion in Medellín

February 5, 2015

Melissa’s handpicked outfits for men’s fashion in Medellín, including a variety of tips that will be helpful while packing.

Vía Primavera and Vía Provenza: Boutique Shopping in La Zona Rosa

December 1, 2014

In El Poblado’s Zona Rosa, the businesses along Vía Primavera and Vía Provenza are leading the way in innovative fashion, gastronomy and design.

Men in Shorts, Medellín’s New Fashion Trend

October 28, 2014

Thanks to hotter weather, an influx of tourism, and a publicity push by big clothing brands, more paisas are wearing shorts, a rarity just three years ago.

Women’s Fashion in Medellín

August 21, 2014

Melissa’s handpicked LookBook for women’s fashion in Medellín, including a variety of day and night outfits.

Dulce Encanto: Online Shopping for Women’s Accessories

July 11, 2014

Melissa’s guide to Dulce Encanto, the Colombian-owned, online shopping website for women’s accessories.

Tarrao Underwear: 15 Minutes of Fun with Colombia’s Top Models

August 6, 2013

The Tarrao Underwear show was a highlight of Colombiamoda 2013, and featured many of Colombia’s top models, like Catalina Otalvaro and David “El Pollo.”

Crashing Colombiamoda 2013: Fashion, Models, and Runway Shows

August 1, 2013

Colombia’s annual Fashion Week, called Colombiamoda, takes place in Medellin every July, and features designer exhibitions, runway shows, and parties.

Crashing the Antioquia Mia Fashion Show

October 17, 2011

The day seemed like any other, at first. But this is Medellín. Something fun is always lurking. I went to happy hour with a couple of friends and we split a bottle of Aguardiente. About an hour or so later, I returned…

Fashion Models in Medellin

September 8, 2010

Living in Medellin feels like your in a fashion show all the time…

Colombiamoda: Inside Colombia’s Annual Fashion Week

September 7, 2010

The week after I arrived in Medellin, the city played host to the country’s annual fashion week (Colombiamoda) from July 27-29, 2010. My mission was clear. Investigate, with camera in hand, and report back to the…

The Small Feet of Medellin

November 18, 2009

This is a guest post by Robin, director of The Arepa. Medellin, home to friendly Paisas, beautiful women, and people with really small feet. Yes, small, feet. I have lived here for a year now and have sadly not been…

Fashion: A Woman’s Guide to the Medellin Look

September 17, 2009

“The plan was to just pass through Medellin…but that was four months ago.” The story is all too common here in Medellin. Travelers are either making their way through Southern and Latin America, or come to Medellin for…