- First Sustainable Fashion Congress in Mexico by Universo MOLA.
- October 27th and 28th, 2025, at ITESO University in Guadalajara.
- Two days of talks, pop-up for upcycling projects and emerging designers, and networking opportunities.
On October 27–28, 2025, Hilos, the independent festival of conscious design and sustainable fashion, returns with a new edition. For the first time in Mexico, this edition will take place at ITESO University in Guadalajara. With the aim of strengthening and expanding knowledge, sustainable and regenerative practices within the fashion industry, Universo MOLA is leading this event for the third time and is traveling to a new destination to showcase its attributes and continue connecting voices across Latin America.
Hilos es una de las propuestas culturales de Universo MOLAHilos is one of the cultural initiatives of Universo MOLA, the movement that, since 2016, has sought to transform the Latin American textile and fashion industry by raising awareness through the promotion, development, and visibility of sustainability as a key factor in the production of our fashion.
CLOTHING CIRCULATION
The main impact project proposes to circulate more than 1,400 unused items (accessories and clothing) donated and recovered by the brands LOB and Abacá and redesigned using upcycling techniques by more than 25 students from universities in Guadalajara. This allows to showcase new local designers and brings issues concerning sustainability in fashion to the table.
These mini collections will be on sale during the congress, providing financial support to the designers and donating a percentage to the Entre Soles y Lunas Foundation. Likewise, garments in perfect condition will be on sale without any alterations to contribute to the funds raised for the Latin American NGO.
PROMOTING LOCAL TALENT
In this regard, coordination and cooperation are promoted with institutions that collaborate with the program's primary objective, which is to impact and transform the social fabric and the territory with sustainable practices. That is why Hilos is co-organized with ITESO, a university with a wide reach in its region and a very broad academic offering, and with the Centro de Diseño de Modas, a space with which Universo MOLA has previously worked, training its teachers and students.
In addition, Hilos México will feature the participation of 10 local emerging designers and brands focused on sustainability, in a pop-up space provided by the event for the sale of their products. This will help strengthen the social fabric and economic dynamics in Guadalajara through positive impact.
Pop Up Brands: Yanel Artesanías, GuiRi, Arekú, Sarafreika, Konn Accesorios, Ach+, Trapillo Pillo, Verde Amor, Naturia Tienda Artesanal.
HYBRID INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS
In a relaxed and enthusiastic setting, this third edition of Hilos, unlike previous editions, will take the form of a congress and offer attendees a fascinating two-day program of essential and topical discussions led by more than 25 top-level speakers.
MONDAY, 27th
- 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. / Hacking sustainability: key decisions for designing with purpose and the future in mind / Mireille Acquart
- 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. / The power of entrepreneurial vision / Jacob Pulido
- 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. / Business with purpose: The future of local fashion / Noemí Pizano and Diana Hernández
- 17:30 – 18:00 / Más allá de la venta: cómo la economía circular y el consumidor consciente están creando 5 nuevas fuentes de ingreso para la moda / Alejandra Farfán
- 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. / Responsible fashion: debunking myths for real social and environmental impact / Cynthia Fragoso
- 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. / Impact Business Models in Latin American Fashion / Valentina Suárez
TUESDAY 28th
- 10:00 - 11:30 / Designing with awareness: practices that regenerate / Itzel Guadalupe Real Guerra, Carol Mendoza, Achtli Nelli Bautista Monge, and Jehsel Lau
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / The color of Earth in conscious fashion / Romina Monserrat Gómez Montaño
- 12:00 - 12:30 / From waste to purpose: transforming waste into high-value designs / Estefanía Pichardo
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. / What is on my fabric? /Daniela Fajer
- 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. / From idea to impact: designing footwear with commitment / Francisco Batta and Alberto Tassinari
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. / Nothing is just a material / Jared Jimenez Rodriguez
- 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. / Designing spaces for socially and environmentally responsible fashion: towards a collaborative model in Guadalajara / Jessica Ivette Ramirez Maciel
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. / Narratives that transform: communicating fashion / Talia Cu, Amairani Elizabeth Anzaldo Benítez, Jesús Ayala, and Isaac Demir Peralta Sánchez
- 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. / Sustainable communication and pop culture: transforming fashion from Latin America / Javiera Amengual
- 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. / Ethics as aesthetics: CREATING TRUE SUSTAINABILITY WITH PURPOSE / Florencia Mendoza
- 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. / From the roots to the shop showcase: communicating fashion with artisanal identity / Leny García
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM / Q&A: Sustainable fashion communication facing new challenges with Amira / Amira Saim (Vogue) and Valentina Suárez
*Times in local Mexican time (Mexico City)
Hilos is a project that leaves its mark wherever it goes, and on this occasion, for the first time in Mexico, it is making an impact like this:
- +25 students creating upcycling collections to sell.
- +1,400 items donated and rescued by the brands LOB and Abacá.
- 26 national and international speakers and panelists.
- +25 student volunteers in communications and logistics.
All funds raised during the festival will be invested in its production and, if there is any surplus, it will be donated to the Entre Soles y Lunas Foundation for its MOLA Educa project.If your ticket includes admission to the virtual or in-person congress, you will receive an international certificate of participation.
There are various ways to access this experience:
- Entrada Completa | Presencial: MXN 500 / USD 28
- Congress Ticket | Online: MXN 300 / USD 16 (available worldwide) (habilitado para todo el mundo)
- Pop-Up Ticket | In-person: MXN 150 / USD 8
A new edition of Hilos awaits us very soon in a new Latin American country. An event that has been conceived and planned by many people who seek to connect the world of fashion with the world we want. Hilos en un nuevo país de América Latina. Un evento que está pensado y proyectado por muchas personas que buscan conectar el mundo de la moda con el mundo que queremos.
Organized by: Fundación Entre Soles y Lunas a través de Universo MOLA
Co-organized by: ITESO, Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara and Centro de Diseño de Modas.
Supported by: Government of Zapopan.
Partners: Fashion Revolution México, Ethical Fashion Space, Fashion Retail Thinking, Fashion Forward, Moda Emprende, Rejaf, Arroba Tendencia, VAAC.
For more information or interviews:
WhatsApp: +573105779001
Email: info@universomola.com
