Rhinestones, pistols, spattered blood, skulls and marijuana leaves are prominent among the designs, displayed on mannequins at the school's campus. Students Alina Torres, left, and Sophia Jimenez ...

Features Duct tape dress created by teen who was inspired by her Texan, Mexican roots Larissa Leon is hoping to win a scholarship for her entry that honors her culture.

In 2013, a dozen la Raza students, outfitted in Benavidez-made dresses from four Mexican states, performed at President Barack Obama’s second inaugural parade. “For some of the dancers,” Torres says, ...

Margarita Mercantile tops and dresses, which range in price from $120 to $400, have a flattering cut and can take two to six months to make, depending on the style and embroidery detail. Some ...