The Association of Designers and Entrepreneurs of Flamenco Fashion and Crafts, Qlamenco, has inaugurated the exhibition “LOOKING FOR CARMEN” in the Casa Fabiola (C/ Fabiola, 5, Seville).
The exhibition, which can be visited until November 30th 2025, brings together twenty Andalusian designers and artisans in an artistic interpretation of the figure of Carmen, a universal icon of culture and a symbol of freedom, feminism, and inclusion, linked to flamenco fashion as an Andalusian cultural symbol.
Seville, September 24, 2025.
Qlamenco, the organizer of the exhibition, emphasizes in this project its commitment to the dignification and specialization of flamenco fashion and crafts, defending values such as craftsmanship, the excellence of the slow, the exquisite touch of the exclusive and the difference. Among its objectives are the unification of the sector, the promotion of crafts and vindication of sewing as a sign of identity, opting for silhouettes, fabrics and finishes that preserve tradition and authenticity.
During the inauguration, Fernando Mañes, director of the Institute of Culture and the Arts of Seville (ICAS), highlighted his support for this initiative: "It's integrated into the city's cultural activities. Seville has a wide and diverse cultural offering, and this exhibition is a magnificent opportunity to experience our identity and flamenco fashion as an artistic expression.".
During the inauguration, Fernando Mañes, Director of Institute of Culture and Arts of Seville (ICAS), he began by thanking “initiative and effort” from Qlamenco and expressed his satisfaction at hosting this project at Casa Fabiola. He noted that the exhibition is part of the city's cultural program and encouraged attendees to participate in the various parallel activities Seville is offering these days.
For its part, Pedro González, artistic director of Qlamenco, he noted: "Carmen is much more than a femme fatale. She was also an empathetic, inclusive, and deeply human woman. This complexity is what makes her a cultural icon that lives on and continues to thrive.".
And he added: "With Looking for Carmen We want to celebrate this character and open a space for designers to imagine how she could have expressed herself through fashion. Carmen represents the strength of women, the identity of the South, and flamenco fashion's ability to connect with literature, music, and film..
Likewise, Carmen Latorre, director of Qlamenco, underlined: "We believe Carmen is a Sevillian character and, as such, deserves her place in Seville. She's a true source of inspiration for flamenco fashion: her gypsy, cigar-making style, her strong personality, and her empowered character create an immense creative flow.".
Regarding the variety of proposals that make up the exhibition, Latorre explained: "Every designer has seen their own Carmen. Some imagine her in the 19th century, and others reinterpret her as a 21st-century woman, with the same personality and strength, but dressed from a contemporary perspective.".
The exhibition brings together the creations of Qlamenco designers: Agus Dorado, Alejandro Andana, Amalia Vergara, Angeles Copete, Atelier Rima, Carmen Latorre, Carmen Serrano, Castrejon, Cristina Vazquez, Francisco Tamaral, Inma Benicio, Jote Martinez, Juan Foronda, Leticia Lorenzo, Manuel Odriozola, Maria Amador, Marina Moda Flamenca, Raquel Bollo, Sonibel and Yolanda Rivas.
Exhibition “Looking for Carmen” Is organized by the Qlamenco Association, with the collaboration of City of Seville, through the Institute of Culture and Arts of Seville (ICAS), and has the special support of Bodegas Góngora, Blanco Azahar and Buhoneras Vintage.
