Mitzy (fashion designer)

Mitzy was born in Michoacan, Mexico among a family of peasants. His father was murdered when he was 5 years old. At 14 he went to Mexico City to work but lived on the streets for 8 months before being invited by a shady character who promised to help him but instead suffered sexual abuse.[1] The man was later arrested and sent to prison.

He later met Francis, a transgender vedette and drag queen. From Francis he learned design.

Later on he met stylist Alfredo Palacios and actress and singer Verónica Castro, who hires him as a dresser. Olga Guillot, Lupita D’alesio, Olga Breenskin, y Thalía[2] later wore his designs.

Thalía's wedding gown

In 2000, when Thalía married music manager Tommy Mottola,she decided to use one of Mitzy's designs, despite the fact that she already had a compromise with Dior.[3]

In 2003, after speaking with Federica Sodi, Thalía's sister, Mitzy became a Christian.[4]