Today's episode is our Santos Sobremesa, co-hosted with Santos by Monica—a sustainable brand that specializes in biomaterials such as cactus leather. The evening, and this episode, celebrated sustainability, much like Santos' ethos.
We gathered right around the holiday season to shine a light on the importance of being mindful consumers, and supporting small businesses. We had incredible guests from friends from our community, sustainability advocates, brand founders, and more who shared valuable insights and reflections on the subject.
Thank you to our partners for making this night possible: @yolamezcal @oddbird @sunmoonrisingwine @fallengrapewineco @myceremonia @10piecenails @ruizatelier @mothersmilknyc.
And thank you to @margotbrooklyn for hosting.
Celebrating the Latinx community, siempre.
Today we have a very different type of episode, it’s more a mini collection of thoughts and reflections by some of the Latinx individuals who inspire us the most. We're wrapping up Hispanic Heritage Month so we asked some friends to reflect on what we love about our culture and backgrounds, and answer what is the most chevere thing about being Latinx?
Big thanks to:
This Sobremesa is a collaboration with Anju Wines—a project aiming to make wine approachable through food, education & community.
We wanted the evening to be a celebration of food as the ultimate connector—across generations and cultures, we find that food has the ability to break most barriers. Jess and Sarah, the creators behind Anju Wines, often explore the pairing of Asian flavors with wine, so we collaborated with Chef Nadia for the ultimate Kamayan feast that we thought would perfectly create a sensorial experience, loaded with flavor, for our guests to enjoy as they sipped on their carefully curated wines. "Kamayan" refers to the traditional Filipino style of eating communally without plates or utensils, and that's exactly how the night went.
Thank you to our guests for attending and participating in this episode. Hope you enjoy it!
Wine experience by Anju Wines
Food by PicaPica
Hosted at Apartment 7X
Today's guest is Maria Vogel, the founder of Rococo—a New York City based art advisory focused on private art sales and public art experiences. Through her monthly membership program, Club Rococo, and other experiences like artist-focused dinners called Rococinco, Maria has created a community that feels fresh and inviting for all of us curious about art.
Rococo is changing the way we can connect with artists, and how we perceive artists—at the end, its about celebrating them in every aspect, their behind the scenes work, the storytelling behind their final pieces. I invite you to get to know Rococo better via their Instagram @rococoartadvisory and hope you find this episode inspiring!
Today's Sobremesa episode is an extension of Florencia Montefalcone's art exhibition at @la.sudestada titled, "Why Are We So Afraid?"
We invited guests to reflect topics around the art and this question—from the idea of fear, to the role that art can play in cultual shifts, and more.
Extremely grateful to the creatives who made this possible:
@gimegarmendia @la.sudestada for trusting us to bring this to life :)
- @carolineguntert for the incredible food & @dejamack_97 for assisting
- @domingoceramics for the beautiful ceramics
- @luciafainzilber for the table art direction
Hope you enjoy this episode x
Today’s episode is special for many reasons, but I really wanted to share it today, on July 28th: Peru’s Independence Day. On this very special day we’re celebrating my beautiful home country and I couldn’t think of a better time to share this Sobremesa episode recorded in Lima Peru, at Ofelia.
This time we got together under the idea that all roads lead back to Lima. There is so much beauty in our heritage and now in transforming tradition, while still cherishing it, to create forward thinking designs, food, art that can be shared and admired globally.
Every single person at this dinner is reshaping the way we represent Peru in their own way, and what our culture has to offer—I feel so honored to be able to share their stories so thank you to all the guests who came to this Sobremesa for opening up and for inspiring me, and hopefully others who listen to this episode.
Today we have Blayne and Haylee who are the founders of Visionary Projects— a global art platform with an active community. Through their in-person events, membership program, group shows, and more, they have created a unique space that in a way simplifies the way we can connect with art.
Their mission is to make contemporary art more accessible, and after learning more about what they're building, I can agree that they're successfully helping elevate emerging artists and connect them with a growing curious audience.
I hope you enjoy this episode and please follow @visionaryprojectsnyc to keep up with upcoming shows and more events.
This time we gathered around the most important meal of the day: breakfast.
We collaborated with @eatatpa for a delicious spread that made guests think twice about the “rules” behind breakfast. @eatatpa created a unique spread that, for example, included a twist on a breakfast favorite: bacon, egg & cheese arancini with fermented tinihanga hot sauce. We enjoyed pancakes and “eggs” (aka wild cherry caviar) and other yummy bites that made for an unforgettable evening.
thank you @eatatpa for treating us to your delicious breakfast, and huge thanks to @olascoffee @nicolaspozo for hosting and collaborating with us. And to everyone who came, gracias!! Forever grateful for this community.
shoutout to the team who made this possible:
💐 @saintagnes.studio
🍽️ @quitenice.studio
📷 @st.cine
🖌️ @marenhannah
Today's episode (our 50th!) is an ode to childhood classics. We hosted a Sobremesa at @dearfriendbooks, in celebration of whimsical fables and stories that sparked our creativity as kids. Ultimately these tales made us dream big, and hopefully still do. We enjoyed a 4-course menu by chef Pri from @nueva.yolk inspired by the elements in some of our favorite childhood books. We embraced the beginning of summer with sips of natural wines curated by our friends at dear friend, and indulged in breads by @apt2bread, all surrounded by florals by @saintagnes.studio and tableware by @quitenice.studio.
Thank you to all of our guests for opening up and being part of this memorable evening.
Find photos of the evening @cheveremeanscool, captured by @st.cine.
Emma is the founder of Barcelona-based jewelry brand Emma AnaÏs Anscheidt. She recently presented her latest collection, Thimble in NYC at a pop up hosted at our favorite LES spot, Tumbap.
Emma’s pieces are as unique as herself. These textured rings and earrings incorporate other elements such as buttons, stones and even fabrics to present a unique collection that feels timeless yet intriguing at the same time. She makes everything by hand back making each piece one-of-a-kind. Her pieces are inspired by elements in nature and her ever changing environment. In this episode we chat about her creative process, her overall aesthetic, her cultural background, and more.
Follow Emma's work @emmaanaisanscheidt
Alba is the founder and creative behind Mariana by Alba, the corset brand that is taking over NYC. Whether you’ve seen her pieces at Tumbao on Orchard St. or on an online editorial, once you see one of her pieces you can’t stop thinking about them. So, I had to ask Alba to come on Chevere Means Cool and tell us some more about her story.
Mariana by Alba is a space for creativity that almost started as an outlet for her to be playful and use some of the sewing skills she learned from her grandma. This made-to-order pieces are crafted by hand between New York and Mexico from natural fibers and deadstock materials, making them all extremely unique. Her brand grew organically and she’s ready to introduce a new collection with inventive takes on the classic corset, redefining what this historical piece has normally been associated with. She wants people to feel empowered and sensual when they were her pieces, and mostly have fun with them! Alba has a vibrant aura to her that immediately makes you want to befriend her and this energetic, genuine charisma really translates to her brand.
Listen to her story and follow @marianabyalba for more.
Today's guest is Diego Purizaga, the creative behind Bendito del Perú. Bendito is a brand that focuses on organic Peruvian cotton basic t-shirts. What started with a simple plain black shirt, and it's counterpart in white, has grown into a beautiful community connecting Perú with Copenhagen, and Barcelona, and many others across the world.
Diego started his journey in PR, and later founded Bendito del Perú as the project that felt naturally more aligned with him and his search for a bigger purpose and home. We chat about how he went from PR to launching this brand, how it's evolved since starting during the pandemic, and how he has always made it about community and being real.
Follow Bendito del Peru for more, and shop their shirts at benditodelperu.com.
Welcome to our first Sobremesa of 2024, co-hosted with @wealldream.world. This episode is a celebration of sisterhood and community, love and femininity. We invited women in our community to come together and welcome spring with us over a delectable farm-to-table meal curated by the talented trio of @piasplate. Our gracious host for the evening was @gather_les, a new spot in the LES which we definitely encourage you to visit. Thank you for having us!
In this episode, the guests of our Sobremesa shared their thoughts and reflections on their own journeys as women across different industries including fashion, tech, music, and more, as well as some reflections on what this new season means to them. So grateful for each and every single one of the people who attended our dinners, and to all of you listening :) Hope you enjoy this episode, and welcome to our dinner party.
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Thank you to our sponsors, @fallengrapewineco, @myceremonia, and @saiebeauty, and as always thank you Maren for the artwork and Deb for the photos!
Mariana Vergara is the founder of Merci C'est Vintage, and the creative director and designer of Marlies Grace. Both of these projects combine her love for vintage and timeless design. Whether it's through sourcing archival pieces for Merci, or finding inspiration for the next collection of Marlies, she makes it a point to stay true to her personal style. As a Colombian woman who has made Paris her home, a lot of her inspiration comes from her heritage and her current surroundings, and in the end, for her it's all about building community and connecting with people who will get just as excited about a vintage gem as she does. She's created a beautiful world around Merci and Marlies and we're so excited to welcome her to CMC.
Keep up with Merci C'est Vintage for her latest drops, and follow along her design journey with Marlies Grace.
Danielle Juliao is the founder of Concordia, a creative studio and pop up gallery space in New York City. She focuses on highlighting Latin American emerging artists by giving them the space to show their work in somewhat of an untraditional gallery experience. With Concordia, everyone is encouraged to visit the space and join this community that goes beyond just the physical gallery space. Whether it's through artists chats, dinners, and other events like wine or mezcal tastings, Dani wants you to feel comfortable coming in and asking questions about the art, and move away from the idea that art is only for a certain type of audience.
Concordia brings attention to Latin American talent in a very organic and beautiful way, and I’m so glad we got to talk about this project and more on today's episode. For more on Concordia, follow them @concordia.nyc.
Hope you enjoy this episode!
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Nathalie Martínez is the creative behind Odissea, an ethical jewelry brand inspired by the details, shapes and colors found in nature. Born in Mexico, it was always important to Nathalie to give back to her community, which led her to partner with artisans in Taxco, Mexico, where her pieces are carefully crafted following old techniques passed on from generation to generation—the importance of craftsmanship is present in everything she does.
We talk about what led her to start this brand, and how it's developed and grown over the last 5 years. You can follow Odissea for more @odissea.ny.
thank you for listening x
Tintorería is a multi-layered project that focuses on showing the importance of natural fibers, natural dyes, and artisanal practices. Maria Romero, founder of Tintorería, shares the story behind this project and the journey it took to get to where the brand is now. Through El Closet, she has created a capsule collection focused on clean lines and silhouettes made with precious and natural materials—in the end, clothing acts like a second skin and the materials we're choosing to wear matter.
You can keep up with Tintorería on Instagram @tintoreriacloset, and you can also find her pieces online at https://www.tintoreriacloset.com/.
Today’s episode is part of our Sobremesa series— which for those of you who might be new to CMC or haven’t listened to a previous Sobremesa episode, we bring together a group of creators from all kinds of backgrounds, we sit down for a delicious dinner, and stay for a meaningful conversation.
This time I co-hosted the Sobremesa with Unidos, a platform that highlights Latinx creators from all over the world.
This sobremesa is a celebration of all of the different cultures that make us one, with our differences and similarities, at the end of the day it's all about community.
Big thanks to our chef, Luis Eduardo, and to Casalú and Yola Mezcal for sponsoring the night. Also, thank you to La Obra for hosting us in their beautiful space, and to Sofi and Dan for being the absolute best collaborators.
Last but not least, GRACIAS to our guests who each inspire me to dream big and reach for the stars. Hope you enjoy this conversation between new and old amigos 🌀
Welcome back to our regularly scheduled programing :) This time we have Emma Larimer joining us. She's the creative mind behind Everyone's Mother, a beautiful brand I came across here in NY thanks to my friend Lau, who introduced me to Emma's belts and bags that immediately had me wanting to learn all about the story behind the brand. Everyone's Mother is a true labor of love, which you can see from all the details that go into creating these pieces—from sourcing pre-existing fibers, to making everything by hand which in turn makes each piece unique and one-of-a-kind, to being intentional about not wasting anything (she literally makes pillow fillings out of any scraps that can't be used for other designs!), and more. Talking to Emma was amazing and truly insightful...isn't it great when we hear from people who take the time to do their research?
In this episode we chat about why she chose to be so intentional with her creations, her journey leaving the corporate world to start her own business, and how she's adjusting to match the growth that she's seeing with Everyone's Mother. It's a special story for sure! I hope you enjoy listening x
Follow emma's work @everyones_mother_ for more!