High Fashion Streetwear
Yakampot
Founded in 2011 by Chiapas-born designer Francisco Cancino, Yakampot takes its name from the Tzotzil expression meaning 'the place where water is born,' referring to a community in San Juan Chamula. The Mexico City house collaborates with indigenous artisans on hand-loomed and embroidered textiles, weaving them into refined, contemporary silhouettes for women who reject folkloric clichés. Cancino won Vogue's 'Who's on Next' in 2014 and led Yakampot's creative direction through 2019, after which a new design team continued the brand's mission of reframing Mexican craft as global luxury.
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Timeline4
2011—2020·9 yrs
- 2011
Atelier Founded in Mexico City
Francisco Cancino launches Yakampot, building the brand around collaborations with Mexican artisan communities and natural fibers.
- 2014
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Mexico
The label presents at Mexico's official fashion week, drawing attention for hand-loomed textiles and minimalist silhouettes.
- 2017
International Press Recognition
Vogue and international press spotlight Yakampot as a leading voice in contemporary Mexican luxury rooted in craft.
- 2020
Artisan Collaboration Expansion
Cancino formalises long-term partnerships with weavers across Oaxaca and Chiapas, embedding regional techniques in each collection.
