Christopher Aaron is a Mexican-American artist and fashion designer. He studied fashion at Parsons School of Design. In his work he explores themes of identity, specifically those rooted in his bi-cultural identity and examines their effects. This was the theme of his thesis collection titled SO NOW I WONDER WHAT I AM? He continually brings awareness to issues surrounding bi-cultural and immigrant identities and believes representation through storytelling contributes to equity and inclusion. Christopher has interned for Eckhaus Latta, BODE, Collina Strada and Rodarte.
apellido (n.) [ah-peh-yee-doh]
spanish for last name
spanish for surname
spanish for family name
Cultures are so vital to our existence and I hope to celebrate those in my work. An identity that values coming from two cultures. I live in the in-between and want to find ways to take up space and seek out representation for the in-between by creating my own design language. I love craft and want to infuse craft into my practice partnering with craftspeople across the world and experimenting with craft in-house. Having a hand-feel to everything I create in order to form those human connections is key to what I do and create. BIPOC representation is a part of my ethos and I want to continue to fight for equity and inclusion.