La Daríque

Written By Miguel Maldonado

Elegance as a timeless proposition

When we think of Paris, we think of elegance, sophistication, the classic, and the timeless—and this is where La Daríque comes into action with a proposal that captivated the public during its time at Paris Fashion Week.

On March 3rd, the Opéra Garnier witnessed a dazzling display of elegance and talent. Designer collections, a fashion-conscious audience, and a spectacular setting created the perfect formula for an exceptional event. The reason is simple: pure elegance. And that’s why today I want to talk about La Daríque and her Ceremony collection, which showcases her timeless elegance and taste in every single cut.

Playing with glitter, feathers in headdresses, silhouettes, and well-executed cuts, the proposal proved fascinating: the classic ceases to be monotonous and becomes a cry of style, dazzling with every design presented. The colors and the type of shine were a perfect combination, so I dare say that La Daríque has a solid proposal inspired by the classic and the elegant, with echoes of old Paris.

La Daríque is a must for any woman who considers classic, sophisticated, and elegant style her calling card.

Credits:
Editorial review: Aries Rivera (@ariesriverar / @ariestudioc)
Runway Coverage: Brusnika (@mizz_brusnika)
Fashion brand: (@ladarique)
Opéra Garnier, Paris — March 2026

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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