México Monumental 2026 fashion show at Puebla Cathedral, Digi Mart USA News (Puebla, Mexico): The Puebla Cathedral served as the setting for México Monumental 2026, a fashion show that divided opinion and drew criticism on social media for using one of the main religious sites in the Puebla capital as a runway.
The event took place on November 5 inside the Basilica Cathedral of Puebla and brought together fashion, music and cultural expressions. According to the source, the initiative aimed to highlight Mexican talent and support a charitable cause.
The project was led by Ana Montero and Jorge Maceda through the platform Valora México, with authorization from the Archdiocese of Puebla. It sought to turn the historic venue into a space to showcase the work of designers, artisans and participants in Mexico’s national fashion industry.
Among the participants were designers Benito Santos and Denisse Kuri, as well as artisans from Hueyapan. The show was dedicated to highlighting Mexico’s cultural and textile heritage, combining contemporary fashion with traditional expressions.
Members of the Universidad Trozmer community handled makeup, hairstyling and coordination of the runway. The event also had a social goal: raising funds to equip the Casa de Maternidad of the state through the State DIF System.
Despite its charitable purpose, the show prompted questions about using the cathedral as a venue. Reactions included opinions on the boundaries between cultural promotion, fashion events and respect for religious spaces.
