f e i h C n I r o t i d E T
here are those who might think that fashion is lame. That caring too much about
clothing, style and any of those things might be considered frivolous, but if one
thinks about the power that fashion holds, or the power that the lack of fashion
holds, we can begin to reconsider its importance. Fashion is one of the primary
markers of history, a representation of the tides of social change and a display of distinction and unity amongst different cultures. Believe it or not, or like it or not, a sense of fashion is important. Our chosen appearance makes strong statements about who we are. Statements that can vary from dressing like you’re ready for that next level in your career, to unambitiously dressing for no goal in particular. Either of these positions, and all the rest in between, come with consequences—some positive, some negative, some desired and some unwanted. Either way, the platitude still remains, perception is reality. It’s not about the size you do or don’t wear—we’ve moved past that as a society. It’s not about knowing the latest makeup trends, as those will always change. It’s about the pride we take in our appearance and what expectations we establish for ourselves in terms of our presentation. For our annual fashion issue, we have gathered remarkable stories of those making strides within the fashion and beauty world. Romina Cenisio shares the story about her desire to make a name for herself in fashion, and how her dedication landed her on Vogue.com, all the while incorporating the influences of El Paso. Christine Puentes also tells us about her childhood and shows us the influences that traditional Mexican design has on “Poetitlan,” her contemporary fashion creations. The City Magazine has the pleasure of housing some of the most forward-thinking creatives in the city. One of our own, Account Executive Kristin Brown, along with her best friend Danielle Lopez, have created Thicc Thoughts, a network by and for “bigger girls,” an epithet that they have reclaimed to boost confidence and acceptance for women who might feel like they, for a long time, have been sidelined and relegated to a supporting role. I applaud her innovative mindset as she works toward cultivating a more accepting society. October is breast cancer awareness month. University Medical Center has, for a long time in the region, been one of the many care facilities for treating the disease. This year, UMC kicked off “Power of Pink,” an event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting early detection. The center has also, in conjunction with El Paso’s own, and one of my dear friends, Estela Casas, opened the Estela Casas Infusion Center for Hope and Healing. Read more on those surviving the disease and the power that community has in maintaining the strength of those affected. Welcome to our October issue and may you put your best foot forward, in a fabulous heel.
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