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New York, United States

Christian Cota

  • Painterly prints
  • Decorative handwork
  • Fluid dresses

Christian Cota studied painting in Paris and fashion at Parsons before launching his label in 2007. His New York practice draws on color, handwork and natural forms, with Fall 2012 exploring textiles and handicrafts from his native Mexico.

Portrait of Christian Cota
Portrait via www.vogue.mx. · Copyrighted; see source terms.

Five looks to know

Model in a striped green jumpsuit with a dark outer layer.

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Christian Cota — Look 1, Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Vertical pattern carries the season’s textile-focused approach.

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Model in an orange patterned dress beneath a long ochre coat.

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Christian Cota — Look 5, Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Layered color gives traditional textile references an urban silhouette.

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Model in a pale diamond-motif sweater and patterned short skirt.

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Christian Cota — Look 8, Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

A bold diamond motif connects knitwear with decorative pattern.

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Model in an orange top and patterned skirt with a burgundy vest.

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Christian Cota — Look 12, Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Different patterns and textures create a richly layered look.

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Model in an asymmetric green-patterned dress with dark draped panels.

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Christian Cota — Look 15, Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Asymmetric draping makes pattern integral to the dress’s movement.

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Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

1 piece

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Quién — interview with Christian CotaChristian Cota — Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear
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