From Lagunillas to Pak Khlong Talat: Inspiration around every corner
I was born into a family of travelers, and I think I have it in my DNA, but unlike my siblings, I chose it as a lifestyle.
And within those travels, my favorite activity is the markets.
Why? Because it's where you really see the essence of the place, where you can discover new smells, flavors, textures and colors. It is in those bustling spaces where my senses are sharpened, and I feel that I really belong to the moment and the place where my feet step on.
As I said before, the inspiration for Suplais, was born in the last markets that I had visited in 2020, and after some time re-looking at my life (as I'm sure many did in that year) I decided to create something vibrant, full of color and stimulation, and to recreate what these kind of places make me feel.
Let me take you on a tour of my 5 favorite markets around the world, sharing those peculiarities that captured my imagination and shaped my designs.
La Lagunillas Market, CDMX, Mexico:
Everyone who comes to Mexico goes to Lagunillas, it's a market full of antiques, vintage, and street food stalls.
My favorite thing is that there are always stalls with music and they make you micheladas (Mexican beer drink with tomato juice and a mixture of bitters and spicy) of different flavors, there are also hairdresser stalls and it is divided by "urban tribes". This kind of thing I had not seen before and I find it super curious.
It is touristy, yes, but it has many little gems.
Pak Khlong Talat Market, Thailand:
In Thailand, I discovered Pak Khlong Talat Market, a temple of flowers that extends beyond its physical boundaries. The flowers, which adorn everything from boats to homes, are living offerings of beauty and spirituality. It was this place that opened my eyes to the inspiration that markets breathe.
Dumbo Flea Market, New York:
In the heart of Dumbo, under the imposing Manhattan Bridge, stands a summer market that captivates collectors and art lovers. Antiques, vintage and artistic expressions converge in a New York must.
La Boqueria, Barcelona:
Despite being a tourist magnet and not noted for its gastronomy, La Boqueria is an aesthetic delight. The artistic arrangement of juices and ham cones is a tribute to the Spanish essence, captured in a spectacle of colors and shapes.
Paris on weekends:
In Paris, weekends wake up with markets flourishing in different corners of the city. The perfect routine begins with a piece of cheese, a bottle of wine, and the promise of endless discoveries.
Marché aux Puces de St-Oue
Each of these markets has breathed life into the pieces that make up Suplais, becoming a constant source of inspiration that drives me to share, through my jewelry, the essence of these places where the world shows itself as it is: vibrant, diverse, and surprisingly beautiful
