Last year, a distinct “aesthetic” or “core” gained mainstream popularity thanks to a legion of TikTok fashion girls. For those unfamiliar, this is what the Washington Post recently called the “Catholic Mexican Girl” aesthetic “the Internet’s uneasy embrace.”
In response to this article published on August 23, Latinx creators spoke out about the romanticization of their culture. Online discussions have sparked debate about the historical accuracy of this reference to “.-coreIs this commitment to “aesthetic” appropriation or appreciation? Along with this long-standing question.
On August 31st, Cami Fateh (@camicultcapital.co) succinctly summarized the ongoing conversation surrounding the “Catholic Mexican Girl” aesthetic and whether it should be questioned.
“A few days ago, mainstream media finally caught on to the fact that the internet is obsessed with ‘Catholic Mexican Girl’ style. If you’re a fan of Miller’s Pare or follow Daniela Garza on Instagram, this is by no means new information…she’s gifted Penelope’s Cruz and Buzz’s Luhrmann pieces. Masu. romeo + juliet” Fateh said of Garza’s photo.
Marcelo Gaia, founder of Mirror Palais, makes his debut Virgin, Princess and Siren Fateh explained that the collection, which has been accused of plagiarizing the aforementioned aesthetic, and the individuals who choose to imitate it, are under fire.
In response to the backlash over the collection, Brazilian Catholic designer Gaia previously argued, “You can’t accuse someone of appropriating something that is already your culture,” according to Teen Vogue.
“People are really angry. But while many are speaking out about their culture being whitewashed and fetishized, many Latina girls on TikTok are also saying that their aesthetic is now blue. “He said he loves being photographed,” Fateh said. “It’s worth noting that this trend isn’t entirely new. Madonna did it, the Kardashians did it at Kourtney’s wedding, and Baz Luhrmann definitely gave a nod to Chicano kitsch culture. Romeo + Juliet.”
“Mirror palais feels classy, but for example, a blog post that seems to be a guide to ‘nailing’ the Catholic girl aesthetic, or a rosary from Shine to achieve that look.” She argued that blog posts like Buying , are inherently wrong and appropriate for her.
Fateh’s video, not out of the blue, sparked further debate with her comments about whether mainstream media support should be seen as gratitude or plagiarism. Some creators are “wary” of their culture being monetized, watered down or exploited by corporations just looking to make a profit.
“The problem with it becoming mainstream is not the general public, but the companies who end up watering it down and disinfecting it to sell it to more people,” @manateemilk says on Fateh’s TikTok I wrote this in response to.
@helloxgigi also added. But I don’t know. ”
“I think it’s a little lame to use religion as an aesthetic, but it doesn’t matter what kind of religion it is,” wrote @ithinkthefucknotb, to which Fateh responded: You are rejecting how religion has treated you. ”
Fidel Martinez, a writer for the Los Angeles Times’ “Latinx Files,” shared his thoughts on the Washington Post’s current article.
“What caught my attention about the ‘Catholic Mexican Girl’ core is that this trend itself is about people wanting to be a certain type of Mexican or Latinx, even if they aren’t actually Mexican or Latinx. ,” he wrote in the magazine’s weekly newsletter. “This macro fad is the result of San Miguel de Allende’s architecture, Catholic aesthetics, and agave spirits (contrary to popular belief and branding by mezcal and tequila companies, the spirits are not indigenous). ”
Latinx TikTok creator Galilea (@reallifegal) offered her own commentary on the growing trend. What bothers her most is that when she searches for traditional Mexican clothing online, she says her fashion brands and big companies that are “not affiliated with Mexico” appear first. she explained.
“If someone doesn’t have their own clothes and wants to wear a dress like this, and they want to shop online, they Google “Mexican dresses,” and the dresses that come up are from Shein. “All I’m saying is that if you’re going to dress like this and call it ‘Latin fairy aesthetic’… you better be Mexican,” she said in September. He spoke on the 9th. Latina is better. ”
“Please support real Mexican artisans,” she added.
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