For spring 2025, Mancandy’s Andrés Jiménez drew inspiration from the “nerves that come with being invited to gala events.” Having already conquered the streetwear scene, Jiménez asked himself: What would a more formal Mancandy look like? The answer stayed true to the brand’s casual-yet-provocative essence while also introducing a more elegant point of view. A standout included a hot pink halter dress with slits on the sides.
Jiménez extended the concept of the formal beyond eveningwear, and incorporated elements of it into his more casual offerings. His palette included shades like purple and beige, which he paired with bold hues of yellow and orange—signature elements of his brand—to create pieces that were well suited for the office.
Jiménez has been a presence in the Mexico City fashion scene for over 15 years, establishing Mancandy as one of the city’s directional designers. A decade ago, when baggy clothes were being overshadowed by skinny jeans and gender fluidity wasn’t yet in the spotlight, Jiménez was already betting on both. Today, the brand has an archive of best-selling garments, including the popular “bite jeans”—denim pants with cut-outs on the sides that have become a uniform for fashion and art enthusiasts—and extra-long coats that the designer introduced in 2017 and have since gone on to become a hit. In many ways, Mancandy is now at its peak, and the spring collection is a step forward, inviting people to provoke not only in corporate meeting rooms but also at formal events where long dresses dominate. We suspect it won’t take another decade for everyone to catch on.
