Category: ICONS
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CARMEN
Catrina Carmen honors the legacy of Carmen Serdán Alatriste, a woman of conviction, intellect, and courage, remembered as one of the first to rise in arms for the Mexican Revolution. Born in Puebla in 1873 to a family committed to justice and reform, she grew into a leader who believed deeply in liberty and democracy.
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ESCARAMUZA
Catrina Escaramuza celebrates the elegance and discipline of charrería, Mexico’s national sport and a treasured cultural art. Wearing an authentic gown crafted in Mexico by Camelia Mexican Boutique in collaboration with iLaCatrina, she honors the tradition of the escaramuza charra with grace, pride, and timeless beauty.
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LA DOÑA (MARIA FELIX)
LA DOÑA honors María Félix, the legendary beauty whose strength and elegance defined Mexico’s Golden Age of Cinema.
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CEMPASUCHIL
Our very own interpretation of the marigold Catrina, Catrina Cempasuchil (from the Nahuatl word Cempasuchitl) is a luminous homage to one of Mexico’s most revered flowers. For the Aztecs, the cempasuchil was more than a bloom, it was the sun’s reflection on earth, a bridge between the living and the dead. Known as the “flower…
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ESPERANZA
Catrina Esperanza honors one of the most defining moments in Mexico’s path to independence. She carries the banner of José María Morelos along with Sentimientos de la Nación, the document he presented on September 14, 1813 during the Congress of Chilpancingo. In this declaration, Morelos called for the abolition of slavery, the end of inherited…
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JOSEFA
Catrina Josefa honors Doña Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, the legendary Corregidora who helped ignite Mexico’s independence. Through historical dress and symbolic design, this icon celebrates the strength, vision, and legacy of one of the nation’s most powerful women.
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DOLORES
Catrina Dolores symbolizes the color red in the Mexican flag—representing blood, bravery, and the sacrifice behind Mexico’s fight for independence.
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INDEPENDENCIA
Catrina Independencia, is a radiant tribute to Mexico’s beloved Angel of Independence and the spirit of the 1810 revolution. Our Catrina Independencia, just like the monument, is holding a laurel of victory and a broken chain to symbolize freedom. She also holds another powerful symbol: the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe, used by priest…
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FOLKLORE
Catrina Folklore is inspired by the vibrant colors, movement, and joy of folklórico dance—an iconic expression of Mexican culture celebrated around the world. Rather than wearing a traditional costume, this figure embodies a high-fashion interpretation that blends elegance with deep cultural symbolism. Her flowing silhouette, crafted from layers of colorful organza, is adorned with floral…
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LA MALINCHE
Our Catrina pays homage to La Malinche, a controversial and complex woman—holding the banner Cortés used in 1521 to declare New Spain, wearing a replica of Moctezuma’s headpiece displayed in the Museum of Vienna, and crowned with an artist-inspired interpretation of the regal crown seen in historical illustrations.