Georgina Trevino's COVID Collabs

July 10, 2020

Georgina Treviño is giving Miss Rona a run for her money. While quarantine put a lot of artists out of commission, Rona had nothing on this designer’s ingenuity. From eco-friendly hand sanitizers to a “Norteña Queen” filter, this Mexican-American artist is working with creatives from all walks of life to reimagine jewelry design for her COVID-19 collab series.

The 31-year old designer has an eye for the bold and eccentric. Right before the lockdown took over our lives, Treviño collaborated with sister creative duo, Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo to create Benita’s look—the fierce queen (aka Bad Bunny) in the reggaeton music video “Yo Perreo Sola.” Rocking a cherry-red latex fit, the Puerto Rican superstar was dripped in Georgina Treviño designs. Benita wore a shimmering O-Ring choker, layered in rings, chains, crystals, and pearls, matched with shoulder-length earrings—where opulence meets kink.

Interview by Laura Sanchez
Photos by Ariana Velazquez
Styling by Georgina Treviño
Makeup by Andi Ojeda
Models: Priscilla Ortiz and Kaidan Pascua

Treviño's signature style is mixing kitschy jewelry pieces with refined design, a concept she developed from wandering the Lagunilla markets while living in Mexico City during her break from school. The Bad Bunny video was released soon after we entered quarantine—giving us a much-needed dose of pure fierceness. But after those three minutes and 21 seconds were over, Treviño, like the rest of us, wondered, what’s next? “I felt the urge. I felt the first-week people were being hurt, you know, like other creatives,” Treviño recalls. “So I was like maybe I should make something to help and use my Instagram platform to help other artists and help each other promote and make money.”

Now working from her garage, the designer had to temporarily move her workspace from her studio in downtown San Diego, where she used to spend long hours before this pandemic. But the designer is not one to ever stop creating. It was at home where the idea to start the COVID-19 Collab Series first emerged. Her brother, Rodrigo Treviño, has an eco-friendly product business, Eco Stuff Co, that inspired her to make her hand sanitizer—Todo Fine hand sanitizer (in Old English letters). The bright-colored bottle includes a Treviño jewelry piece chained around the neck. That one collaboration led to more.

“Hoes Mad” and “Bitch Please” are one-of-a-kind pieces from Treviño’s second collaboration with Egyptian-American jewelry artist and curator, Ashley Khirea Wahba. Based in New York, Wahba makes hand-carved pendants using alternative engraving methods drawn from graffiti and nameplate techniques. The bold pieces are a combination of Wahba’s pendants and Treviños signature pierced jewelry.

For COVID-19 Collab Series #3, the designer worked with Puerto Rican multimedia artist, Radamés “Juni” Figueroa, who creates sculptures, illustrations, paintings, and architectural pieces to create social environments intended to evoke the experience of living. Together, using Figueroa’s illustrations and Trevino’s techniques, they created Looney Tunes-inspired jewelry pieces, currently sold out (another collab coming soon). The mini-collection includes a neon orange, powder-coated Daffy Duck holding a rhinestoned basketball.

After coming up with the first collab in March, Treviño has released a new project every two weeks. She scouts artists from a range of mediums and experiences. “I'm very open and I’ll work with any mediums just as far as I like the aesthetic, of course,” Treviño explains her selection process. “But it doesn't really matter if you're an upcoming artist or like a bigger one. I'm not being picky, you may have 10 million followers, like, I don't care about that. I think that's the point, to get other people to know this artist, and that's basically how I've been doing it.”

Treviño does not shy away from a challenge. She looks for unconventional collabs that will push her to rethink jewelry design. For collab #4 she worked with an 18-year-old digital artist from Mexico City to create a face filter using her jewelry designs used on a cowboy hat for Bad Bunny. There’s not a medium she’s not willing to explore. Treviño recently released her fifth project and has a roster of at least eight more artists to work with. Her list includes Natalia Mantini, a freelance photographer based in New York City, who is known for shooting names like J.LO and Chlöe Sevigny.

“Yeah, it's using jewelry and expanding its purpose,” says Treviño. She finds an artist she’s compatible with and directs the creative process. The designer is working with various mediums to reimagine jewelry design—while giving exposure to other artists during a time that everyone needs it.

“So for me, this definitely has helped to challenge myself creatively and make more work and have more deadlines for myself,” states Treviño. The series grew from an artistic urge to continue creating while supporting each other.

Treviño intends to create a cute catalog of all the collabs at the end of all of this (whenever that comes). This pandemic has proved how much we need each other to continue to exist.

When asked what she recommends other artists to do during quarantine, Treviño advises: “Just keep creating, you know, even if it's like at home. I think work makes work.”

Fashion

Timberland and Veneda Carter Reimagine Classics with Bold Metallics

November 23, 2024

Veneda Carter teams up with Timberland once again, bringing a fresh edge to archival designs in their latest capsule collection. Highlight pieces include towering lace-up boots in electric blue and silver, alongside a sleek reinvention of Timberland’s iconic 6-Inch boot, both crafted with patent leather and recycled materials.

The collection also introduces rugged, versatile outerwear like oversized parkas, utility vests, and a statement boiler suit, all built for layering and durability. Inspired by industrial design and early 2000s fashion, Carter infuses each piece with a contemporary energy that feels both striking and wearable.

The collection is now available and can be found at flagship Timberland stores, online, and select retailers worldwide..

By Enzo Holdt
Photography courtesy of Timberland

Fashion

ECCO.kollektive collaborates with Louis-Gabriel Nouchi

November 21, 2024

ECCO.kollektive has teamed up with Paris-based designer Louis-Gabriel Nouchi for a bold and innovative Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Known for his thoughtful exploration of masculinity and storytelling in fashion, Nouchi brings his unique perspective to this collaboration, blending his modern aesthetic with ECCO’s skill in craftsmanship and material innovation.

The collection features a range of footwear, clothing, and accessories, each designed with attention to detail. The collection uses a mix of black, deep red, and pearl white. Sensual touches, like Nouchi’s signature slits, combine with structured tailoring and flowing shapes, showing how the designer blends bold and refined styles.

We spoke with Louis-Gabriel Nouchi about the collection and his inspiration. From the textures of the human body to his love for stretch leather, Nouchi shared how the collaboration allowed to experiment with new ideas.

By Enzo Holdt
Photography by courtesy of ECCO.kollektive x LGN

The collection debuted at Paris Fashion Week and draws inspiration from the textures of the human body. “The idea came from the textures of skin,” Nouchi explains. “I wanted to create something sensual and fluid, using leather in a way that felt both strong and soft. Leather has this amazing quality—it can feel like armor, but also like a second skin.”

Nouchi worked closely with ECCO to develop designs that showcase the versatility of their materials. High-shine biker nappa leather with a waxy finish appears in tailored separates like a single-breasted blazer, trousers, and long-line shorts. For a more experimental edge, he created a column dress and a pencil skirt using strips of leather embroidered onto stretchy tulle—a design he says was inspired by his younger self. “When I was young, I was obsessed with stretch leather because of designers like Jean-Claude Jitrois. It’s something I wanted to explore and bring into this collection, almost like fulfilling a dream for my past self.”

Footwear is another major highlight, featuring Derby shoes, Helsinki loafers, and the standout Truck Lace loafer with a bold platform. The shoe’s futuristic design draws from Nouchi’s fascination with brutalism and technology. “It might be a bit controversial,” he says, laughing, “but I really like the Tesla Cybertruck. The sharp, angular lines and futuristic look combined with that raw, brutalist vibe—it’s something that resonates with me. The platform on the Truck Lace loafer feels like a nod to that kind of design.”

Another unique detail is the inclusion of removable coins on some of the shoes, adding a playful yet personal touch. “You can take the coins off—it becomes almost like a lucky charm,” Nouchi says. “It’s one of those small details that make the pieces feel more connected to the wearer.”

Louis-Gabriel Nouchi’s signature slit motif, which adds subtle hints of reveal and concealment, runs throughout the collection. “The slit is about teasing the eye,” he explains. “It’s never about revealing too much—it’s about creating tension, a little mystery.” This motif appears on everything from loafers to hems, blending seamlessly with the collection's sensual yet structured aesthetic.

When asked about the versatility of his designs, Nouchi emphasizes their adaptability to different occasions. “You can wear these pieces in super casual situations on the street, looking super chic at night—super sexy,” he says. “From one garment, you can style it in so many ways during the day. For example, the tank top—you can wear it with pants, or without. It’s super hot, super cool, and it works for so many moments.”

For Nouchi, the collaboration with ECCO was as much about innovation as it was about creative freedom. “There are no limits with ECCO,” he says. “As a designer obsessed with materials, having the freedom to push development this far was an amazing opportunity. Fashion, for me, is like a laboratory. It’s about testing ideas and seeing how far we can take them.”

The ECCO.kollektive x Louis-Gabriel Nouchi collection is available now, combining high-quality craftsmanship with bold, modern design that showcases Nouchi’s vision and ECCO’s craftsmanship.