Public Speaking
Academic conferences.
Add-Dressing the Margins: Historically Underrepresented Fashion and Style Conference, Association of Dress Historians and Drexel University
“Designing the Global South: Cultural Appropriation in Latin American Fashion”
October 2023
The Future of International Fashion & Design Education Symposium, Istituto Marangoni
“A Decolonial Trend Forecasting Methodology”
September 2022
V Congreso Internacional de Investigación en Diseño de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato
“Estética latina en las tendencias de moda”
December 2021
Association of Dress Historians Dress & Textiles in Museums Conference: Curation & Conservation
“Un-Fashioning Peruvian Stereotypes: Exploring Hidden Multifaceted Identities in Fashion Exhibitions”
October 2021
16vo Colóquio de Moda
“La representación de la moda peruana contemporánea en los museos de moda”
October 2021
The Digital Multilogue on Fashion Education
Between Workshop: “Between Representation and Liberation: De-centering Fashion From a Latin American Perspective.” En colaboración con Laura Beltrán-Rubio, Talía Cu y Bárbara Estreal.
October 2021
Congreso Académico de Diseño — CaDi 2021
Workshop: “A Critical Analysis of Fashion Trends.” Recording available.
September 2021
Costume Society of America Virtual Symposium 2021
“Redressing the Indigenous Stereotype: Latin American Fashion & the Narrative of Ancestral Craftmanship”
May 2021
Diversity in Museum Collections de la Fashion Studies Alliance
Presentation of a painting by Pancho Fierro, ca. 1840, of a Tapada Limeña, also known as veiled lady of Lima
November 2020
Segundo Encuentro de Investigación & Creación
Keynote speaker: "Culturas de Moda: Hacia la democratización de los 'estudios de moda'"
October 2020
Interviews.
A Toda Moda Podcast
“Sandra Mathey García-Rada, investigadora de moda y consultora de tendencias” | July 2023
I chatted with Carolina Ortiz about my career and about Eurocentrism in fashion.
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Culturas de Moda
“Mario Testino y la identidad peruana” | March 2023
Interview focused on discussing the construction of "Peruvianness" through the work of acclaimed fashion photographer Mario Testino and his exhibition at the MATE.
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Draw Latin Fashion Show
“Consejos para conseguir un trabajo en la moda” | December 2022
Invited along with Talía Cu, Director and founder of Draw Latin Fashion, to share our experiences of what it was like to start a career in fashion.
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i24 Mujer
“Legado de Alessandro Michele en Gucci” | Diciembre 2022
A conversation with the journalist Francis Peña about Alessandro Michele's legacy in fashion.
Part 1 and part 2
Draw Latin Fashion Show
“Tendencias y color en la moda y la tecnología” | November 2022
A conversation on the Pantone Color of the Year, the process of choosing it, and how and why certain colors become popular.
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Podcast Trabajando en Moda
“¿Cómo es trabajar como investigadora y analista de tendencias?” | October 2022
Podcast created and directed by Denise Afonso. We talked about what it takes to work in fashion and trend research.
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Latinoamérica de Moda
“¿Qué momento de la moda latinoamericana ha marcado un antes y un después en la comunidad LGBTQ+?” | June 2022
Feature on the influence of the LGBTQ+ community in creating a more inclusive fashion industry.
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TV Perú
“Sucedió en el Perú: Historia de la moda” | April 2022
Peruvian TV show dedicated to the sharing the history of Peru. Interview for three episodes dedicated to the history of fashion in the country during the XVIII, XIX and XX centuries.
First episode, second episode, third episode
Ellas Podcast
“Cerrando la brecha entre la industria de la moda y la academia” | April 2022
Podcast created and directed by Brenda Hernández Jaimes. We talked about promoting the field of fashion studies in Latin America and bridging the gap between industry and academia.
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Latinoamérica de Moda
“¿Qué es la apropiación cultural?” | January 2022
Podcast created and directed by Andrea Vaamonde. Along with Laura Beltrán-Rubio, we discussed the definition of cultural appropriation and where it comes, as well as gave strategies to rethink inspiration.
Watch on YouTube
Draw Latin Fashion Show
“Análisis de moda latina: Annaiss Yucra” | November 2021
A conversation with Talía Cu about the role of Peruvian designer Annaiss Yucra in the global fashion industry.
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Leydy Fernández
“Leyendo tendencias desde el contexto latino” | July 2021
A conversation with Leydy Fernandez on the use of trends as a reflection of culture and fashion’s social responsibility.
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AUREUM | Lujo Latinoamericano
“La percepción del lujo” | May 2021
A talk with Lina Bustillo, founder and director of Aureum, where we discussed the differences and similarities between the concept of luxury in Europe and in Latin America.
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Podcast Y Si
“¿Y si vamos más allá?” | March 2021
A podcast created by Carlos Castañeda to discuss the reality behind “following your dreams.” In Spanish.
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Podcast de la Asociación de Moda Sostenible del Perú
“La moda latinoamericana” | March 2021
An interview by journalist Andrea Ramirez in which we discuss the importance of studying fashion from a Latin American perspective. In Spanish.
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Retail Talks Podcast
“The Future of Fashion in Retail” | October 2020
An interview by Sabine Watson, Global Brand Manager of ITL Labels (London). A conversation on the future of fashion in retail.
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Le Coquelicot
“Análisis de tendencias” | September 2020
A conversation with Peruvian fashion influencer, Tana Rendón, about fashion forecasting, as a preview to the workshops that I taught through her platform.
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Now For Tomorrow Magazine
“Personaje de la semana: Sandra Mathey García-Rada” | August 2020
A written interview by Andrea Ramírez in which we talked about my professional journey and my current work as a fashion and trend researcher.
Read part 1
Read part 2
Centro de Altos Estudios de la Moda
“Curiosidades de la historia de la moda” | July 2020
An interview by Denisse Tavara, Academic Director of CEAM, Lima-based fashion school. We talked about some of the hidden histories in fashion history.
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Parsons The New School
“Parsons: Fashion Business Certificate” | July 2019
Interview about my experience in the Fashion Business Certificate.
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Talks & events.
Encuentro Creativo
“Sostenibilidad, upcycling, nuevas tecnologías en los procesos productivos” | October 2023
A panel discussion organized by the Italian Embassy in Mexico and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico, highlighting the latest trends in creating a more responsible and sustainable fashion industry.
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Fashion Digital Talks
“Estrategias de colaboración exitosas” | October 2022
A talk on "Successful Collaboration Strategies", as part of the most important fashion and business congress in Mexico.
Instituto Peruano de Publicidad
“Tendencias en la moda” | August 2021
A panel discussion about the use of trend analysis in the fashion industry.
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Fashion for Future
“Análisis de tendencias en París” | April 2021
A talk with Dr. Luz Neira García from Fashion for Future about the trend research process in Paris. In Spanish with Portuguese subtitles.
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Articles.
Latinoamérica de Moda
“Trend forecasters que debes conocer” | November 2022
Featured as part of a list of trend forecasters and trend forecasting agencies created by Latinoamérica de Moda, a marketing and consulting agency.
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Nueva Mujer
“El ‘renacer’ de Victoria’s Secret: ¿tardío truco de marketing” | July 2021
Article written by Colombian journalist Luz Lancheros on the case of Victoria's Secret. As a complement to her analysis, I chatted with her about the connection between fashion and the beauty ideals of each era.
Nueva Mujer
“La guerra de los TikTokers de Gucci” | April 2021
Article written by Colombian fashion journalist, Luz Lancheros, about TikTokers’ fascination with Gucci and new ideas of luxury. As a complement to the article, Lux interviewed me about the definition of luxury, its evolution and the way in which fashion luxury houses are adapting. In Spanish.
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Fashion for Future
“Paris e seus 5 museus da moda imperdíveis” | March 2021
My five favorite fashion museums in Paris. Recommendations for the Brazilian fashion platform Fashion for Future. In Portuguese.
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Cámara de Comercio de Lima
“Taller Análisis de Tendencias 2022” | March 2021
A brief summary of the trend analysis workshop I delivered for the Lima Chamber of Commerce.
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El Espectador
“Cinco podcasts para aprender de moda” | July 2020
Salón de Moda was included in the list of five podcasts to learn about the fashion industry, created by journalist Lucety Carreño for the Colombian newspaper, El Espectador.
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