nadia and renata are the terror sisters, the minds behind jewellery brand fou fou chat. they work out of their studio/apartment in escandon, an interesting neighbourhood housing artists, a couple of fine cantinas and numerous workshops. their building- one of the most distinctive in the area- faces its gemelo across the road. however- as these photographs show- the studio of the terror sisters is absolutely unique, as are the creations that they fashion here. renata's a psychologist, nadia a fine artist, with a considerable history on the contemporary mexican scene. together, inspired by the surrealism of remedios varo; living in mexico city; visits to the catwalks of buenos aires and myriad other influences that they write about on their blog -www.foufouchatbytheterrorsisters.blogspot.com- a must for any fashionista- they craft bespoke jewellery for a rapidly expanding clientele, who have come to expect the unexpected. at the recent come mexican art and design show at the historic metropolitan casino in the centro, the sisters' unique creations- and hand-stencilled stand design- wowed visitors. to find out more, contact foufouchat@hotmail.com.
I’d liked to see the most distinctive house now, at least bits of it!
ReplyDeleteglad you liked the studio triin!
ReplyDeleteMore good press for the Terror Sisters...They should start a fan club!!
ReplyDeleteHi Matt...thank you so much for your comments! We're overwhelmed and pleased that you have such an impression! and I must say that your blog will soon have lots of readers, as the posts are really appealling!
ReplyDeleteXOXO for you and Per, from the Terror Sisters
Hello Matt!! News from Fou Fou Chat: we've just opened our etsy shop. You can find it at http://www.foufouchat.etsy.com
ReplyDeleteAlso, we're selling our products on next edition of COME, on August 28,29 and 30. For further details, go to http://www.come.org.mx