Welcome to my new feature, Where in the World! As you all know, I love to travel. Since I’m not able to get away nearly as often as I wish, I figured I’d find a way to bring the element of travel to the blog! Fashion blogging is not exactly new in the States, but there are plenty of stylish ladies across the globe. Once a month we’ll tour around the world together meeting a new international style blogger!
Our first featured blogger is Midori from Lima, Peru. I’ve been reading her blog, The Trend Stalker for a few months now. I had no idea she read Archives until she commented on my recent post, mentioning my trip to Peru. I was so excited to hear from her, I emailed her and learned not only that she does she have a great blog, but she also owns a boutique in Lima! I knew she would be the perfect stylish lady to kick off the Where in the World series.
Name: Midori Pinillos
Blog: The Trend Stalker www.thetrendstalker.com
Profession: I studied Advertising but I’m now a Boutique Owner.
How long have you been blogging?
About a year, but I used to have another blog called “Apuntes de Moda”. I created The Trend Stalker in June.
Tell us a little bit about your blog:
The Trend Stalker (TTS) is an outlet for my fashion/art related interests. There’s a little bit of everything: street style, info about Peruvian and international designers, reviews on recent collections, my personal style, fashion photography, etc. For me, blogging is a way to keep learning more about fashion and share my views on it.
Are there many Peruvian fashion bloggers?
Not as many as in other countries but it’s a growing community. There must be about 30 that I know of that post regularly.
What is unique about Peruvian fashion?
For a long time Peru has been known for its quality materials such as alpaca and pima cotton and for the mass production for big clothing brands like Lacoste. But in the past 10 years or so, Peru has started to become more interested in fashion, reason why there is now a new young generation of fashion designers with really interesting and different points of view.
I think what makes Peruvian fashion unique is that it is unexpected. Fashion in Peru is still young and exploring different directions. Added to that, are the different cultural influences existent in Peru and the heritage of craftmanship.
Do you have a favorite Peruvian designer?
Several. But I’d have to say that my ultimate favorite is Jose Francisco Ramos. He’s a young designer who I have posted about lots of times. In addition to using organic materials and promoting ethical fashion, he works with proportions beautifully, with an architectural feel to his designs.
What inspired you to open your shop, Trend Studio?
Young Peruvian designers. They inspired me. I knew there were so many talented designers out there that didn’t have an appropriate space to show their collections, I just felt I needed to work with them.
Three favorite items in your wardrobe:
A custom made tulip skirt by Jose Francisco Ramos.
A pair of vintage looking golden/turquoise Hale Bob shoes.
Black/golden Harem pants by Alessandra Petersen (so comfy).
What’s currently on your wish list to buy? Lots of things! Remember that I own a shop, I like everything I have in there.
Are there vintage clothing shops in Lima? Not really. It’s a shame. You can find beautiful old purses in some markets, but they have to be fixed. When I want some vintage flair I usually go to my grandma’s and search every inch of her house (where I can find some Japanese goodies).
If someone were to travel to Peru, what is one item they should buy to incorporate into their wardrobe? When in Peru you should buy an alpaca suri dress (from a peruvian designer or quality store).
What would you like international bloggers to know about Peru and/or Peruvian fashion? I’d just like them to know that fashion is developing in Peru and that the new generation of designers are a real promise. Just keep Peru under your radar! There’s a lot to come, I promise.
I highly recommend checking out The Trend Stalker and her boutique’s website!
If you’d like to see a certain country or international blogger spotlighted on Where in the World, please email me: lisa {at} archiveschicago {dot} com
Also, don’t forget that all of the Archives shop is 20% off from Friday – Sunday!
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