ROLLA SUMMERS

When Art and Love Merge to Create Pieces That Evoke Divinity

When we think of love, we think of everything that, through an invisible thread, unites us: our desires, our dreams, our tastes, and our passions. Everything that makes us feel alive and truly motivates us to keep going to give, to inspire, and to motivate others—that is love. In this spirit, Rolla Summers presents the remarkable collection Birds of Love, an ethereal proposal that invites us to reflect on where creation should be directed in order to convey that passion, that gift, that artistry. Love becomes the force that unites us, while birds symbolize expanding freedom the freedom to be and to reach beyond.

In this collection, Rolla highlights the importance of classic silhouettes combined with a sense of the divine, designing a style that goes beyond clothing and becomes pieces worthy of celebration and admiration.

Understanding the concept, Birds of Love is a commitment to creativity expressed through exceptionally delicate tones, embodying a design proposal that leans toward artistic haute couture. When viewed with a discerning eye, this collection evokes the divine. It evokes the need to transcend—to go beyond toward what is essential and inspiring. And thus, like the symbolism of birds, it represents the connection between the earthly and the sublime that so often inspires creativity.

Beyond any conceptualization, for me this collection represents freedom—the freedom that haute couture offers to express oneself, to be, and to do. The freedom to design and dream, to create and conceptualize, the freedom to stand at the forefront, and above all, the freedom to contribute to this industry.

The industry demands risk and is not always understood. But like all art, it requires deeper reflection to grasp the why—what it reveals, what it implies, and its conceptualization. Perhaps understanding a collection like this requires seeing beyond the extravagance, but it is undeniable that the drama it created was a significant moment at Paris Fashion Week.

Editor’s Thoughts

Divinity will always be a source of inspiration that challenges our understanding and allows us to glimpse different points of view, perspectives, and interpretations. As a driving force, it propels our being toward our own—and sometimes imposed—challenges. Divinity, as an immaculate force, refines, polishes, and transforms. Understanding how to harness it to create art is complex and requires a high level of practice, and for that, we have Rolla Summers.

Well done.

Credits:
Fashion Brand: Rolla Summers (@rollasummers)
Fashion Editorial: Aries Rivera (@ariesriverar) by @ariestudioc
Runway Coverage: Isadora Tricerri (@isadoratricerri)
Paris Fashion Week, March 2026 — Opéra Garnier / @modaproductionsofficial

Miguel Maldonado

Miguel Maldonado is a Mexico-born fashion stylist, image consultant, and creative strategist whose work bridges fashion, communication, and visual identity on an international scale. Originally from Monterrey, Nuevo León, his career has been defined by a deep-rooted passion for fashion as both an art form and a strategic tool for storytelling.

A graduate of CEDIM (Centro de Estudios Superiores de Diseño de Monterrey) with a degree in Fashion Design and Marketing, Maldonado began his career in the early 2000s as a stylist for advertising campaigns and catalogs, collaborating with renowned photographer Elías Terrazas. This formative period shaped his aesthetic sensibility and laid the foundation for a career that now spans more than two decades.

In 2005, he relocated to Barcelona, where he earned a master’s degree in Styling, Image, and Communication from EATM / ESDI (Escuela Superior de Diseño). While in Spain, he expanded into costume design for the theater school of Verónica Pallini – Porta4, while simultaneously building a strong European client base through image consulting and personal shopping.

Further refining his multidisciplinary approach, Maldonado completed advanced studies in Window Dressing and Visual Merchandising at the Catalan Institute of Fashion (ICM), strengthening his expertise in visual strategy and brand presentation. In 2015, he moved to Berlin, where he launched his independent practice, collaborating with brands, designers, and creatives across industries to develop strategic image and communication solutions.

In 2025, alongside his husband, Maldonado co-founded Mi/Ma 79, a multidisciplinary agency focused on merging creative direction with innovative communication strategies across fashion, art, and design. The agency delivers comprehensive, concept-driven solutions—from styling and image development to full-scale visual and narrative campaigns.

Now based in New York City, Maldonado continues to expand his global footprint, working across continents with a refined approach that prioritizes authenticity, cultural awareness, and strategic impact. His work reflects a commitment to elevating identity through fashion—crafting narratives that not only resonate visually, but endure.

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