Curated by Anna LaPlaca • Featuring Julia Sloan
Welcome to Locals Only, where insiders from the style world share their go-to spots in their home cities. Today, fashion designer Julia Sloan gives us an exclusive look into her personal Mexico City—an inspiring blend of chic cafés, local artisan markets, and dreamy dance floors.
🌆 Get to Know Julia Sloan
- Originally from: New Hampshire & British Virgin Islands
- Current base: Mexico City & Paris
- Designer behind: Sloan, a sustainable, slow-fashion label produced by a network of female artisans in Mexico
“What we make and how we spend our money holds so much power.”
💫 Julia’s Ideal Day in Mexico City
Short on time? Here’s how to spend the perfect afternoon, Sloan-style:
- ☕ Start with coffee at Chiquitito (Condesa)
- 🥐 Snack stop: Rol de guayaba from Lardo
- 🌳 Stroll through Parque México and along Amsterdam
- 🛍️ Browse: Pushkin flea market, Olivia Foundation, and Casa Bosques bookstore
- 🍽️ Lunch at: Ultramarinos Demar or Masala y Maiz
- 🕯️ Shop local: Juárez boutiques, incense from Xinú
- 🍸 Afternoon aperitivo at El Minutito
- 🌇 Dinner & drinks: Salón Palomilla or Rosetta, then dinner at Hugo or Martínez
- 💃 Late-night dancing: Club San Luis
✨ Local Tips from Julia
What Tourists Should Know:
- Prices have doubled in recent years—be respectful of local economics
- Learn a bit of Spanish and support small, independent businesses
- Don’t expect things to mirror your home experience—absorb the culture instead
“Be aware and observe instead of expecting everything to be catered to you.”
Secret Spot She’s Almost Gatekeeping:
- A bead shop in Centro filled with vintage African beads—rare, beautiful, and unexpected
🧳 What to Pack for CDMX
- Comfortable boots that transition from day to night
- A breezy day dress for exploring
- Oversized leather jacket for those cool desert evenings
“The temps drop a lot at night—layers are key.”
This guide blends luxury, culture, and community—all through the lens of someone shaping global fashion from her home in Mexico City.
