Campillo Debuts in New York Fashion, Celebrating Mexican Tradition

The spirit of Latinidad continues to flourish in New York, particularly in menswear, where designers like Willy Chavarria and Luar’s Raul Lopez have become advocates for inclusivity within the Latino community. Joining this movement is Mexican designer Patricio Campillo, who made his New York Fashion Week debut with his brand Campillo at his first runway show.

While Campillo may be new to the New York scene, he is no stranger to fashion. He founded his brand in 2016 under the name The Pack, later changing it to Campillo a year after, with an aesthetic influenced by his childhood, the contemporary Mexican art scene, and traditional Charro culture.

Campillo is also the first Mexican designer to be shortlisted for the prestigious LVMH Prize, where he is a semifinalist this year, with the winner to be announced in Paris on Tuesday.

His Spring 2025 collection drew inspiration from Mexico’s volcanoes and their profound impact on the environment, society, and culture. “I was fascinated by the contrasts between when a volcano is dormant versus when it is active. It represents serenity versus the violence that can emerge from the same source,” said Campillo backstage.

This concept of contrasts translated into ombré techniques, denim washes, textured leathers, and intricate embroidery on tailored suits.

The collection emphasized sharp tailoring, blended with elements of Charro culture. Suits featured curvier silhouettes, pants with layered fabric overlays for added dimension, and adaptations of Charro jacket structures into square, sleeveless blazers. Asymmetric tops in distressed leather and skirt-like overlays on trousers balanced masculinity with femininity.

“New York is the only city where there’s an opportunity to create a Latino identity, and that’s why it’s so relevant right now. There’s a community here, and it feels like you can truly build something in this city,” Campillo explained.