President Sheinbaum Pardo prioritises Mexican artisans and recycled clothing
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President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo of Mexico explained that she often reuses clothing and incorporates indigenous artisanal work into her outfits.
She revealed that the dress she wore for the Independence Day ceremony on September 15 featured embroidery created by muxes artisans from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, a region in Oaxaca, Mexico. Sheinbaum Pardo stated she deliberately chooses traditional, locally made clothing over designs from international brands to support Mexican artisans and celebrate her country’s identity.
She also shared that a seamstress helps her modify and reuse existing garments, often incorporating gifts of textiles like rebozos and huipiles, traditional Mexican shawls and tunics, into new designs. Sheinbaum Pardo responded to questions about her wardrobe by emphasising her pride in Mexican craftsmanship and its historical significance. During the same press conference, Sheinbaum Pardo clarified that her decision to not mention Ignacio Allende during the Independence Day address was intentional.
She wanted to highlight less-remembered figures like Guadalupe Victoria and Vicente Guerrero, who she said preserved the spirit of independence after the execution of Morelos.
