Urban Voices: Latin fashion designers Picado and Galindo make a mark

Americas Now

Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Narciso Rodriguez. Many of the biggest names in global fashion over the last half century have been Latinos, who have dressed the rich and famous, and influenced the styles of millions worldwide.

They’ve also paved the way for a new wave of designers, like Costa Rican Henry Picado and Mexican Cesar Galindo. Whether they perfected their trade by dressing some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, or by watching their mothers make clothes, both are staying in vogue, Latin style. 

Meet Henry Picado and Cesar Galindo.