A Little Thing You Might Not Know About the Romantic Zone… It’s Kind of a Big Deal

If you’ve strolled through the Romantic Zone and admired a bold, art-filled boutique bursting with color — you may have walked right past one of Mexico’s most established designers.

Meet Armando Mafud.

And yes… he’s kind of a big deal.

The Part You Might Not Know

Armando Mafud isn’t just a local shop owner. He’s a designer with over four decades in the Mexican fashion industry. He began his career in the 1980s and built a name for himself blending traditional Mexican artistry with high fashion.

He has presented collections in Mexico and internationally and has shown work at the iconic Palacio de Bellas Artes — one of the most prestigious cultural stages in the country. That alone tells you he’s not just designing cute vacation shirts.

He’s respected. Established. Recognized.

Clothes That Make a Statement When You Walk in the Room

Mafud’s pieces don’t whisper.

They enter.

Rich embroidery. Bold prints. Sculpted silhouettes. Color that commands attention. His clothing and outfits absolutely make a statement when you walk into a room — whether that room is a gala, a rooftop party, Pride weekend, or dinner at your favorite Romantic Zone hotspot. (Or even a night at Industry Night Club)

It’s Not Just Gowns anymore -

One of the best surprises about his Puerto Vallarta boutique?

It’s fun.

You’ll find:

• Statement jackets

• Artistic button-downs

• Swimwear with personality

• Party-ready looks

• Elevated casual pieces

• Accessories and jewelry

• LGBTQ+ event-friendly fashion

• Unique circuit-style inspired pieces you can elevate and style your own way

Planning Pride? White Party? Birthday takeover? Destination wedding? He has options that feel festive, expressive, and unapologetically bold.

Custom Design? Yes.

He also designs custom pieces. If you have an event, a wedding, a special appearance, or just want something no one else will be wearing — this is the kind of designer who can make that happen.

That’s not mall fashion. That’s personal.

Where to Find It

You’ll find his boutique in the heart of the Romantic Zone:

Armando Mafud Boutique

on Venustiano Caranzza

Zona Romántica

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Right in the neighborhood we all love.

Why This Matters for Puerto Vallarta

The Romantic Zone is known for personality. It’s colorful. It’s creative. It’s expressive. Having a designer of Mafud’s caliber right here adds to that cultural layer we sometimes overlook.

Puerto Vallarta isn’t just beaches and margaritas. It’s art. It’s design. It’s fashion. It’s self-expression.

And sometimes… it’s a bathing suit or jacket that turns heads before you even order your first cocktail.

Little thing you might not know.

Kind of a big deal.

— Will Hutt

Puerto Vallarta Living

Coldwell Banker La Costa

@BeachPleaseaPVR on instagram