LA'AVANA Journal

Tropical Resort Wear — From Emilio Pucci to the Caribbean Diaspora Brands of 2026 — Curated Sense Journal
Tropical Resort Wear — From Emilio Pucci to the Caribbean Diaspora Brands of 2026
Resort wear as a category — Emilio Pucci's 1950s Capri capsule, Lilly Pulitzer's Palm Beach revolution, the Caribbean-diaspora wave reshaping the 2020s. Met Costume Institute, V&A, FIT Museum sourced. Read more...
Colombian Swimwear — How Medellín Became Latin America's Bikini Capital — Curated Sense Journal
Colombian Swimwear — How Medellín Became Latin America's Bikini Capital
Colombia's swimwear industry exports to 40+ countries and anchors in Medellín's textile cluster. ProColombia export data, Colombiamoda trade fair history, the factories behind Maaji, Aguabendita, Onda de Mar, LA'AVANA. Read more...
The Malecón at 125 — How Havana's Seawall Shaped Cuban Style and Spirit — Curated Sense Journal
The Malecón at 125 — How Havana's Seawall Shaped Cuban Style and Spirit
Havana's Malecón seawall turns 125 in 2026. A history of the 5-mile coastal boulevard — its 1901 engineering, cultural role, and how it shaped Cuban coastal style. UNESCO + Library... Read more...