Emmanuel Cabrera 

History with The Curio: 

Emmanuel Cabrera (Gente Fina) was a featured designer in our 2024 Fashion Show, “A Celebration of Chicago Style.” Check out our press recap of show here.

Recent News:

You can also find Gente Fina at 6064market and on their website. Read about Manny and Gente Fina in an October Fashion Files article.

Designer Bio:

Emmanuel Cabrera is Owner and Lead designer for Gente Fina. He is the son of Mexican immigrant parents and a self-taught entrepreneur & fashion designer. His journey from a blue-collar background to the world of fashion reflects a deep commitment to creativity and perseverance. Drawing on Mexican roots.

Through Gente Fina, Emmanuel blends traditional Mexican artistry with modern, contemporary design, creating pieces that tell stories of culture, identity, and pride. His brand has quickly gained attention, thanks in part to creative marketing strategies, such as a giveaway on social media that caught the attention of Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu. This led to a collaboration with the Chicago Bulls and further solidified Gente Fina’s place in the local fashion scene. Gente Fina has also collaborated with the Chicago White Sox on a bomber jacket.

For Emmanuel, his work is more than just fashion—it's a love letter to Chicago and his Mexican roots.