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Fernando Bermudez is director of the career of textile design at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, it´s a very prestigious institution and he´s is making a very good roll out of it.

Although you are right in linking the use of masks to Mexican Culture, the collection was far away from being inspired by Nacho Libre. What you see in Nacho Libre comes from the Lucha libre tradition which is similar to wrestling in the U.S but with masks. Look for EL SANTO in google you´ll have fun with it. There is a more traditional indian or mestizo tradition in the country that uses masks in dances, ceremonies and rituals. Neither of them inspired the collection. The masks in Etni-K Collection were more a show thing to enhance the runway. Glad it called your attention!
Our last Collection for Mercedes Benz (Spring-Summer 2009) was much more playful and had stuff you may find fun. Check it out!
Fernando Bermúdez