From mechanic's workshop to fashion icon: Pablo Ramírez's journey

Pablo Ramírez, widely recognized as Argentina's "man in black," has found a sense of calm in his own aesthetic universe, surrounded by mannequins in his atelier. These figures, which once terrified him in his childhood in Navarro, now represent his creative domain. His name is synonymous with a monastic style and enduring sophistication, cementing his status as a fashion icon.

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In my house, there was never anyone involved in design, although I was always interested, and my mom always says that I used to choose her clothes, 'this yes, this no.'

Ramírez recently published "Archivo Ramírez," a comprehensive record of his more than 25 years in fashion. He shared insights into his journey with La Nación, recalling a childhood where design was not a familiar concept. "In my house, there was never anyone involved in design, although I was always interested, and my mom always says that I used to choose her clothes, 'this yes, this no,'" he remembered. His early fascination with fashion and his distinct preferences set him apart, a difference that was sometimes painfully pointed out during his adolescence.

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I realized I was different, that I liked other things... Besides, they pointed it out, which was painful in adolescence.

Growing up in Navarro, a town 125 kilometers southwest of Buenos Aires, Ramírez felt like an outsider. "I realized I was different, that I liked other things... Besides, they pointed it out, which was painful in adolescence," he stated. He longed to leave his hometown, where he faced mockery. Buenos Aires became his beacon, a destination for family trips as his father, a mechanic, sourced parts in the Warnes district. This desire to escape and find his own path fueled his ambition.

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I wanted to go to any place. I was 12 years old, it was a delirium to convince my parents, who also didn't have the money.

Ramírez's formative years included attending a convent school and later boarding with the Marist Brothers in Luján. These experiences, he acknowledges, influenced his signature monastic style. "Yes, obviously," he confirmed when asked about the connection. Despite the initial challenges and his parents' financial constraints, his determination to leave Navarro led him to boarding school at age 12. Although the boarding school closed after a year, the experience solidified his resolve to pursue his own path, away from the confines of his hometown. Today, he receives recognition in Navarro, a testament to his journey from a place where he felt misunderstood to becoming a celebrated figure in the fashion world.

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Yes, obviously.