Edgar X. Aguilera

Edgar X. Aguilera serves as an Assistant Professor in the Fashion Design department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His practice merges artisanal menswear with experimental construction, historical silhouettes, and contemporary visual culture through his label EDGAR*AGLRA, crafting one-of-one garments that embody contemporary individualism. His work has appeared in global campaigns including Spotify's Bad Bunny feature in Times Square and on the cover of 192 Magazine.

Education:

• Master of Professional Studies in Global Fashion Management, CENTRO University, Mexico City
• Bachelor in Fashion and Textile Design, CENTRO University, Mexico City

Research focuses on sculptural pattern making, digital fashion, and narrative-driven performance where historical references intersect with modern visual culture. His methodology involves custom tailoring techniques and material experimentation to challenge conventional aesthetics, resulting in garments archived in Cotton Incorporated's CottonWorks 3D digital collection.

Professional highlights include leading menswear product development across 240+ stores for Mexico's largest fashion retailer and developing innovative curricula at CENTRO University that bridge creativity, entrepreneurship, and material science. His exhibitions span from 'Eschatology' (2015) to 'The Sad Kids of the Renaissance: Triumphs & Laments' (2023) at Mexico City's National Art Museum.