In Puerto Vallarta, it’s very common to see people wearing white manta clothing. However, there’s something many people don’t know. The Mexican artist and designer Héctor Lomelí began producing high-quality manta clothing in Puerto Vallarta in the early 1980s when he opened Sucesos Boutique at the corner of Hidalgo and Libertad streets in El Centro.
Although his boutique was one of the few at the time to offer manta garments made from natural cotton, Lomelí already had a long history of exploring the unique qualities of iconic Mexican fabrics and creating garments with this traditional textile since the late 1960s. Over time, manta boutiques became popular in the region as visitors were drawn to this charming fabric used to create lightweight, summer-friendly clothing with a distinct Mexican style. As other similar establishments opened, Lomelí faced the challenge of taking his collection to a new level to keep his clothing line unique and unmatched.
He envisioned a new concept and began hand-painting the fabric of the garments he created. Since 1997, Sucesos has developed an exclusive, abstract collection aimed at women who enjoy wearing elegant clothing. Inspired by the colors of the sea and nature, it includes lightweight caftans, shawls, blouses, tunics, and pants in a variety of colors and combinations that emulate the tones of watercolor paintings.
“Sucesos is focused on women who like to create their own style; our line doesn’t follow a global trend, .