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December 26, 2023
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Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Giselle Manzano Ramirez . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Giselle , thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

Certainly, my most meaningful project is KRATER, an artistic incubator challenging the conventional fashion landscape. KRATER embraces the harmonious intersection of sustainable fashion design, performance art, and electronic music. It provides a cost-free platform for emerging designers during New York Fashion Week, eliminating financial barriers and promoting equal opportunities.

Our event operates as a cost-free platform for creatives to showcase their work during New York Fashion Week, representing a deliberate effort to eliminate financial barriers and ensure equal opportunities for talented designers from marginalized backgrounds.

KRATER instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/wearekrater/
KRATER website: https://www.wearekrater.org/

Giselle , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I am a Colombian designer and artist based in New York, also the founder and creative director of KRATER.

My journey began in graphic design and visual communication, specializing in branding, logo design, and digital illustration. I’ve collaborated with renowned clients like Conde Nast and Candy Pratts Price, with my low poly illustrations gaining viral attention and recognition from Adobe, Behance, and Design Taxi. Exhibiting my work internationally, including at the Colombian Embassy in New York, showcased my dedication to the craft.

Upon moving to New York, I found inspiration in the city’s fashion scene, leading me to explore styling. Vintage shopping became a gateway to vibrant prints and colors, merging my graphic design background with fashion. Working in vintage fashion raised my awareness of environmental impact, driving me to specialize in textile art and sustainable practices. Crossing the realms of art and fashion, my focus shifted to experimental printmaking techniques.

As a stylist and curator, I actively support social and environmental causes. I’ve partnered with organizations like ReFashion Week, NYC Department of Sanitation, Canvas by Querencia, Housing Works, and Goodwill. Additionally, I’ve spoken at conferences held at Pratt Institute and have been featured in prestigious publications such as Vogue, Teen Vogue, Paper Magazine, Business Insider, and more. Recently acknowledged by Domestika, I now share my expertise globally through online courses, teaching textile design and upcycling.

In my role as a stylist and curator, I’m deeply committed to social and environmental causes. Collaborating with organizations like ReFashion Week, NYC Department of Sanitation, Canvas by Querencia, Housing Works, and Goodwill, I actively contribute to impactful initiatives. I’ve had the privilege of speaking at conferences hosted by Pratt Institute and garnered recognition in leading publications, including Vogue, Teen Vogue, Paper Magazine, Business Insider, and others. Now recognized by Domestika, I extend my expertise globally through online courses, teaching the art of textile design and upcycling to a diverse audience.

In the vibrant underground music scene, I joined forces with emerging artists and DJs, embracing the roles of both designer and stylist for performances at prestigious venues. This venture ignited my journey into organizing independent fashion shows, seamlessly intertwining the worlds of fashion, art, and electronic music. Inspiration came from co-producing events with Nikki Cardona from TYSM, Lorenzo Gonzalez Lamassonne from ROLLUP, and Tilly D Wolfe from VERS. Later I decided to not only do my own fashion events and shows, but also create a platform where I could assist like minded designers to have a professionally produced fashion show. KRATER came to life thanks to the Creatives Rebuild NY Guaranteed Income for Artists Program, the support of Bryan Kasenic, founder of The Bunker NY, the mentorship program from Beyond Booking, and the production team at House of Yes.

 

DOMESTIKA

Domestika course: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/3583-textile-design-upcycling-clothes-with-experimental-techniques/giselle_ny

Domestika Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domestika_en/
Domestika Instagram Spanish ( Main account) https://www.instagram.com/domestika/

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NIKKI CARDONA https://www.instagram.com/ncovrt/
TYSM: https://www.instagram.com/tysm.nyc/

LORENZO GONZALES LAMASSONNE: https://www.instagram.com/lorenzorenlo/
ROLLUP: https://www.instagram.com/rolluprolluprollup/

TILL D WOLFE: https://www.instagram.com/tillydwolfe/
VERS: https://www.instagram.com/versbk.nyc/

THE BUNKER NY: https://www.instagram.com/thebunkerny/
BEYOND BOOKING : https://www.beyondbooking.org/

HOUSE OF YES: https://www.instagram.com/houseofyesnyc/

CREATIVES REBUILD NY: https://www.instagram.com/creativesrebuildny/

WHAT PROBLEMS YOU SOLVE FOR YOUR CLIENTS AND OR WHAT YOU THINK SETS YOU APART FROM OTHERS
As an immigrant designer and artist, I’ve faced numerous challenges navigating the creative landscape in this country. Rather than succumbing to these obstacles, they’ve become the driving force behind my daily pursuit of turning dreams into reality. My personal journey inspired the creation of KRATER, a haven for intersectional artists like myself, where we traverse the complexities of social identities within our creative expression.
Our event proudly stands as a cost-free platform for creatives. Establishing this platform during New York Fashion Week is not just a choice; it is a declaration. It is a vital step towards championing inclusivity and diversity, a deliberate move to eliminate financial barriers and ensure equal opportunities for talented designers from marginalized backgrounds. This initiative signifies more than a positive shift; it is a seismic change towards a fashion landscape that is equitable, representative, and fiercely rejecting historical exclusivity. As a self-produced event, we depend on our community to breathe life into our vision, with ticket sales directly fueling the realization of our event. This underscores the collaborative effort required to bring forth our collective vision, supporting designers and artists in turning their creative dreams into a vibrant reality. In KRATER, we find not just an event but a living testament to the transformative power of unity and creative expression.

WHAT TYPE OF PRODUCTS/ SERVICES/ CREATIVE WORKS I PROVIDE

As and artist and designer:

I use clothing as a medium to convey deep meaning and emotion. Employing unconventional printmaking techniques, textile manipulations, and surface embellishments, I craft unique pieces that explore the intersection of art and design. Launching my own fashion practice involves reworking and upcycling garments, turning them into one of a kind pieces. Fashion, to me, is a tool for both individual and collective empowerment and self-expression, connecting through shared human experiences. My textile work is autobiographical and represents themes like liberation, resilience, and rebirth.

My art and design practice is evolving into a fusion of textile art, sculpture and performance. Audiences embark on a transformative journey into the realms of human emotion and spirituality, delving into the healing potential of art.

What are you most proud of and what are the main things you want potential clients/followers/fans to know about you/your brand/your work/ etc.

To foster the growth and support of fashion designers and artists, we are seeking the support of our community. We welcome collaborations with journalists, sponsors, art and fashion writers, and more. If you are a designer or artist interested in participating, or if you know someone who might be, please reach out! We are on the lookout for the next wave of designers to join KRATER.

Join us for our third edition of KRATER during New York Fashion Week on February 9, 2024, at House of Yes, from 7-10 pm, followed by an afterparty from 10-4 am. Get ready to be captivated by an extraordinary lineup of emerging designers and artists as they unveil new collections and experimental collaborations through a series of disruptive performances.

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What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

 

As an immigrant designer and artist, I’ve faced numerous challenges navigating the creative landscape in this country. Rather than succumbing to these obstacles, they’ve become the driving force behind my daily pursuit of turning dreams into reality. My personal journey inspired the creation of KRATER, a haven for intersectional artists like myself, where we traverse the complexities of social identities within our creative expression.

Our event proudly stands as a cost-free platform for creatives. Establishing this platform during New York Fashion Week is not just a choice; it is a declaration. It is a vital step towards championing inclusivity and diversity, a deliberate move to eliminate financial barriers and ensure equal opportunities for talented designers from marginalized backgrounds. This initiative signifies more than a positive shift; it is a seismic change towards a fashion landscape that is equitable, representative, and fiercely rejecting historical exclusivity. As a self-produced event, we depend on our community to breathe life into our vision, with ticket sales directly fueling the realization of our event. This underscores the collaborative effort required to bring forth our collective vision, supporting designers and artists in turning their creative dreams into a vibrant reality. In KRATER, we find not just an event but a living testament to the transformative power of unity and creative expression.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

IS THERE A PARTICULAR GOAL OR MISSION DRIVING YOUR CREATIVE JOURNEY?

Certainly, my creative journey is propelled by a multifaceted mission. Through my art and design practice, I aim to serve as a catalyst for transformation, encouraging myself and my audience to break free from limitations and unlock boundless potential. My focus lies in crafting meaningful narratives and designing empowering platforms that support radical transformational leadership. In essence, my artistic mission is to inspire a collective journey of self-discovery and healing, collaborating with pioneers to manifest their full potential and contribute to a space where creativity drives profound positive change.

Meet the collective of artists and designers from the last edition of KRATER who not only embrace intersectionality but redefine it, defying norms and purposefully blurring the lines between fashion and art.

KRATER WEBSITE: https://www.wearekrater.org/
KRATER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wearekrater/

Maŕa Peralta Studio

Maŕa Peralta, the visionary artist and designer behind Maŕa Peralta Studio, a NYC jewelry brand, embodies resistance through ready-made, functional, and uniform attachments. Also the founder of CULTIVATED SOUND, a music label in NYC’s experimental and techno underground scene. Their live performance “DESTRUCTION” seamlessly blended sculpture, fashion, choreography, and sonic exploration, drawing inspiration from Maŕa Peralta Studio Collection 003. This dynamic fusion celebrated creativity and innovation, exploring the delicate interplay between chaos and harmony.

MARA PERALTA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/maraperalta/
MARA PERALTA STUDIO INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/maraperaltastudio/
CULTIVATED SOUND INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedsound/

NYHNE x GLU.WORLD

Nan(c(y)) Kim is an interdisciplinary artist and designer, exploring sculpture, sound, and architecture. Their sonic project, Nyhne, crafts textural landscapes using feedback, drone, found sounds, ritual, and spoken word for catharsis.GLU WORLD, Nancy’s wearables project, repurposes “scrap” materials into accessories, investigating gender fluidity and animism. These accessories have become iconic in rave spaces like Honcho Campout and Sustain Release, embraced by industry favorites. Their live performance “Object Feeling” delved into garments as living systems, exploring profound emotions, experiences, and a unique phenomenological exchange in the world of fashion.

NANCY KIM INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nan_kim_/
GLU.WORLD INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glu.world/

THE WEB HAS NO WEAVER

Rebecca Richards, also known as Web, is a sustainable fashion designer and multidisciplinary artist with a presence in NYC, LA, & Kentucky. Operating under The Web Has No Weaver brand, Web transforms discarded items into avant-garde, psychedelic couture, challenging the norms of fast fashion and envisioning a loving, sacred future. As a co-founder of BIOGLITZ, featured in Vogue, Paper, and Vice, Web’s dedication to sustainability is unmistakable. Emerging from Brooklyn’s DIY scene, Web’s runway show expertly turned discarded items into couture art, challenging societal norms with avant-garde and psychedelic influences. Web’s show goes beyond mere fashion; it’s a call to reshape our world through creativity and vision. Disrupting fast fashion’s uniformity, turning “trash” into treasures, and inspiring a reevaluation of consumerism.

THE WEB HAS NO WEAVER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewebhasnoweaver/
BIOGLITZ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bioglitz/

WEAR AND TEAR

Launched in 2022 by JT McPartlin, Wear and Tear revolutionizes fashion by upcycling second-hand garments through deconstruction. These unique creations evolve with each wear, accumulating stories and memories. Since its debut, Wear and Tear has become a trend in the vibrant New York nightlife scene, defying consumer norms. The avant-garde label showcased its commitment to sustainability by presenting a striking collection that breathed new life into vintage fashion. This wasn’t just a runway; it was an artistic symphony, blending fashion, performance art, and live music, inspired by “Angels in America.” Wear and Tear’s garments transcend fabric, embodying stories and memories, with holes becoming poetic reminders of the past.

WEAR AND TEAR INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wear.and.tear/

GISELLE X EARTHWORKS

Earthworks is a collaborative venture envisioned by multidisciplinary artists Cristina Bartley Dominguez and Catherine Chen. Their exploration delves into rites, ritual spaces, and ancestral knowledge, utilizing image-making, movement, sound, text, and installation. Bridging their Mexican and Taiwanese ancestries, they integrate folklore, somatic ritual, and pre-colonial storytelling to unearth the relationship between memory, movement, and land.

Giselle and Earthworks joined forces to craft a performance piece for Giselle’s latest collection, GATELESS. Through a harmonious fusion of movement, sound, sculpture, and textile art, they created an emotional sanctuary, exploring themes of forgiveness and the liberating act of letting go. This poignant performance serves as a reminder, inviting introspection into emotional baggage and discovering freedom through forgiveness. It extends a heartfelt invitation to explore the healing power of art, connecting the realms of fashion, art, and design in a profound narrative resonating with transformation and meaning.

CRISTINA BARTLEY DOMINGUEZ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cristinabartleydominguez/
CATHERINE CHEN INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/aluutte/
GISELLE: https://www.instagram.com/giselle.ny/

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Image Credits
Photography by Sasha Bianca https://www.instagram.com/sashabphoto/

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