#AmexGlobalDesigners / México

Armando Takeda

Mexican-Japanese designer Armando Takeda graduated from Central Saint Martins in London and worked for Alexander McQueen. His work combines traditional Mexican craftsmanship and technique with contemporary cuts and materials. Armando Takeda focuses on extolling tradition, diversity and culture. The handcrafted garments are small productions that carry a serial number and are treated as unique pieces of art. He won Best Latin American Brand by VOGUE, in Vogue Who's On Next 2106 and was named VOGUE ETHICAL TALENT by Vogue Italia (2019, 2020 and 2021). His collections were sale on legendary Opening Ceremony store in Los Angeles and New York. ARMANDO TAKEDA's collections are available in stores in Mexico, France, USA, Japan and England, and he has presented his collection at WORLD EXPO DUBAI.