“To overcome, to outlast, to stay alive. These words are what it means to survive, or to Sobrevivir in Spanish. Sobrevivir is centered around the deserts in Mexico I visited when I was younger and the life that can be found there. Incorporating fashion and functionality in their everyday wear, my target consumer is conscious about their environmental impact and choses clothing that combines style and sustainability. My designs align with my target consumer’s values of sustainability using Mycelium Leather and textiles made from GOTS certified cotton blended with hemp. Vents, extra pockets, and convertible elements ensured that my target consumer found comfort and utility in their clothing. I chose dusky earth tones to represent the rocks and sand seen below the horizon line. The other colors were more reminiscent of everything above the horizon such as the sky, cactus, and desert blooms.”

— Natalia Mendoza