Ceci D. Alvarez

Ceci Alvarez · Follow 5 min read · -- I was born to write — that’s the purpose of my life. And the story I’m about to share recounts the challenges I face as a foreign writer. Illustration by Carla Adol When I came to Colorado, I didn’t know I was going to stay.

Converging traditional workwear with high-end couture, Hardeman dismantles the parameters of conventionality. At its core the brand draws inspiration from ‘the every-day man.’ Although a seemingly simple notion, it's one that breeds a more complex commentary. Through expressive styling and innovative patterning, Hardeman's campaigns address the neoliberal ideas of femininity and sexuality with a refreshing touch.

Converging traditional workwear with high-end couture, Hardeman dismantles the parameters of conventionality. At its core the brand draws inspiration from ‘the every-day man.’ Although a seemingly simple notion, it's one that breeds a more complex commentary. Through expressive styling and innovative patterning, Hardeman's campaigns address the neoliberal ideas of femininity and sexuality with a refreshing touch.