The
Colombian city of Medellín has gone through a drastic transformation
from drug capital to forward-looking metropolis. This is especially true
of the chic El Poblado neighborhood, where the streets are crowded with
designer boutiques, cafes and restaurants with ample outdoor seating —
because, well, there’s no reason to sit inside. Locals are extremely
proud of the neighborhood’s progress in bringing global style to
Colombia while maintaining local flair. The city’s perennially
comfortable weather and luscious natural habitat have a decided
influence on the way people dress, from airy fabrics to colorful prints.
“The way people dress in this part of Colombia is all about layers,”
said Amelia Ochoa, who was recently spotted in the neighborhood. This interview has been edited and condensed.
Amelia and Elisa Ochoa
Bloggers and founders of Sisterly Style
How does Medellín influence your style?
Fashion
is ruled by the seasons, but we don’t have seasons. So really for us,
we don’t care. We just wear whatever we want, whatever we like.
Tell us about your personal style.
We
share our closet because we are the same size. I don’t know what’s
going to happen the day one of us gets married or lives in different
houses, because we share everything. You can see my style, I’m more
classic, and Elisa is much more risky. We have the same wardrobe, the
same pieces, so it’s like an exercise to see how she wears it and how I
wear it.
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