Tattooing on Clothes with Chainstitch Embroidery Artist Samantha Saavedra
Tattooing on Clothes with Chainstitch Embroidery Artist Samantha Saavedra
Samantha Saavedra chain stitches with a hundred-year-old Singer sewing machine. What began as a tailoring stint at Levi’s led to running a business out of her home. Then, in 2022, Saveedra opened Mira Flores, a retail and tailor shop specializing in chain stitch embroidery and denim repair. For the artist, [...]
Nike Drops the ‘Familia’ Collection for Latino Heritage Month
Nike Drops the ‘Familia’ Collection for Latino Heritage Month
In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, Nike just dropped its 2023 “Familia” collection. The collection features footwear and apparel brought to life by a Latino-led team, celebrating young Latinas shaping our culture. Nike’s classic sneakers, including Air Max 1 and Pegasus 40, now feature vibrant colors and textures inspired by [...]
Dumb Money Review: Director Craig Gillespie is On a Mission to Reinvent the Biopic
Dumb Money Review: Director Craig Gillespie is On a Mission to Reinvent the Biopic
Since his initial foray into the realm of biographical films with 2014’s Million Dollar Arm, the true story of an American sports agent who turned two exceptionally talented cricket bowlers into Major League Baseball pitchers, director Craig Gillespie has made it his mission to reinvent the biopic. After getting his [...]
The Way of Kizomba Took Over São Paulo During The 35th Art Biennale
The Way of Kizomba Took Over São Paulo During The 35th Art Biennale
Millions of Afro-Brazilians walk the streets of São Paulo and Rio De Janeiro every day. Vestiges of the African diaspora and its tangible trans-cultural influence pour out into the culture of Brazil through the country’s cuisine, history, and music. Kizomba, the far-reaching genre that blends African rhythms with Caribbean and [...]
New Music Picks: María Isabel, Demi Lovato, Becky G, and More
New Music Picks: María Isabel, Demi Lovato, Becky G, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes the return of rising Dominican-American star María Isabel, Demi Lovato's rock-infused album, and Becky G's ode to her Mexican roots and grandfather. Also on the list: Nohemy's genre-bending banger, Nathy Peluso's sultry collaboration with Tiago PZK, [...]
Friday Film Roundup: A Haunting in Venice, A Million Miles Away, Satanic Hispanics, and More
Friday Film Roundup: A Haunting in Venice, A Million Miles Away, Satanic Hispanics, and More
It’s another big week for horror and Latinos! Everywhere you look it’s jump scares and English subtitles. Thankfully, if you’re already feeling burnt out by the end of summer, you won’t have to leave your house to watch most of these movies. Between Netflix and Amazon Prime alone there’s a [...]
James Beard Award-Winning Guelaguetza Brings Oaxaca to L.A.
James Beard Award-Winning Guelaguetza Brings Oaxaca to L.A.
Growing up in Oaxaca, Mexico, Bricia Lopez spent her days indulging in regional dishes cooked by her mother and grandmother, who she describes as the “the best cooks ever.” But when her family migrated to Los Angeles, Lopez was exposed to a food landscape that was very different from all [...]
