Banzo
Emerging · $200–$400 · Mexico City, Mexico
Upcycled blazers and shirts from Mexico City, each one-of-a-kind, proof that vintage can be taken apart gently.
Think: vintage tailoring, taken apart tenderly
The buy: the ribbon-sleeved wool blazer
What to buy
the ribbon-sleeved wool blazer
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Why Banzo is worth it
Banzo rebuilds secondhand blazers and shirts by hand into one-of-a-kind pieces, with ribbons, ruffles and borrowed collars that make old tailoring personal.
Every piece starts as a garment that already had a life. A wool blazer gets ribbon-trimmed slits over the sleeves, modeled on the work aprons of Mexican kitchens; a button-down is cut into a skirt with deep pockets; a second shirt becomes a collar. Cuts are boxy, genderless and mostly one size, and even the studio's offcuts come back as handmade fabric brooches.
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About Banzo
Camila Banzo started the label in 2021 in Mexico City, her hometown, after taking apart and reworking garments from her vintage shop in Roma.
It became known for tailoring rebuilt by hand around details borrowed from everyday life, and for treating clothes as keepers of memory, so no two pieces come out quite the same.
- Founded
- 2021
- Founded by
- Camila Banzo
- Based in
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Made in
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Made of
- Reworked wool blazers and cotton shirts, plus taffeta, silk chiffon and cotton
- Shipping
- Ships worldwide from Mexico City by DHL Express, usually within 5 business days; US buyers may owe duties or taxes on delivery.
- Where to buy
- Banzo's own site · Our Banzo picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Most pieces are one size, cut boxy and oversized to suit a wide range of bodies. Skirts come in waist sizes (size down for a high rise), the bodice jackets run S to L, and the studio answers measurement questions by email.
- One of a kind
Each piece is rebuilt from an existing garment, so yours may differ a little from the photo. For some styles the studio will let you choose by email from the versions it has.
- Care
The reworked cotton shirts can go in a cold wash and hang to dry, with dry cleaning for a crisp press. Wool blazers, boleros and the chiffon pieces are dry clean only.
- Returns
There are no refunds. You can exchange a piece if you pay the shipping both ways, and damage or missing items must be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
- Shipping
Orders go out worldwide by DHL Express, usually within 5 business days, or after about two weeks for made-to-order pieces. Prices are in Mexican pesos, and US buyers may owe duties or taxes on delivery.
What Banzo is made of
Banzo doesn't list fiber content, like “100% silk”, on most of its product pages, so we can't say what its pieces are made of. We checked 57 pieces in October 2026.
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Banzo, answered
- What is Banzo?
- Banzo is a Mexico City label that reworks secondhand blazers, shirts and trench coats into one-of-a-kind pieces by hand, alongside a few made-to-order styles.
- Is Banzo a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for upcycling that looks designed rather than patched: every reworked piece is rebuilt by hand in Mexico City from an existing garment, cut boxy and genderless, with details like ribbon-trimmed sleeves and collars made from a second shirt.
- Who founded Banzo?
- Designer Camila Banzo founded it in 2021, after reworking pieces from her vintage shop in Mexico City's Roma neighborhood.
- Where is Banzo from?
- Mexico City, Mexico, where every piece is made.
- What is Banzo made of?
- Mostly reworked wool blazers and trench coats and cotton button-down shirts, plus taffeta, silk chiffon and cotton for the made-to-order pieces.
- Does Banzo run true to size?
- Most pieces are one size with a boxy, oversized cut. Skirts are sold by waist size, and the brand suggests going one size down for a high-rise fit.
- Does Banzo ship to the US?
- Yes, by DHL Express, usually within 5 business days. Duties or taxes may be due on delivery, there are no refunds, and exchanges are at your shipping cost.
- Where can I buy Banzo?
- On the brand's own site, which ships worldwide by DHL Express.
- Which brands are like Banzo?
- If you like Banzo, look at Maria de la Orden, Minena, Lovebirds and Aaizél.