Tienda Departamental
In the south of Mexico City, Tienda Departamental offers a creative space where design, art, and nostalgia come together. Founded by artist Floria González, the project brings fresh cultural energy to the area, offering a curated mix of vintage treasures and artistic expression. It’s a place to connect with the past while celebrating the present.
Artist Floria González set out to create a cultural and design hub in the south of Mexico City—an area often overlooked in the city’s creative map. For those unfamiliar with this chaotic yet beautiful metropolis, most meeting points—bars, galleries, vintage shops—are concentrated in neighborhoods like La Condesa and La Roma, known for their nightlife, bohemian charm, and Art Deco architecture.
The south, by contrast, is more residential and subdued, with a quieter pace and fewer cultural hotspots. Floria, who lives in Narvarte, passed by an empty storefront every day. Its “For Rent” sign sparked an idea: Tienda Departamental—a space to decentralize the city’s creative scene and offer locals a place to gather, connect, and discover.
Tienda Departamental has since become a small, intimate refuge filled with character. Inside, you’ll find a curated mix of independent clothing labels, jewelry, toys, candles, second-hand fashion, and vintage furniture. It’s also a space to hang out—spin vinyl, play video games, sip coffee, or browse film cameras.
Featured brands include 1/8 Takamura, ABL Estudio, Alejandra Quesada, boyfriendshirt, Calixta, Carra, Cruzada, Demarson, Ese Chico, Gerarda 103, Josela, Lupe Quesada, Madexxn Skyy, Parque Hotel, and Sonora Serpiente.
Let’s pause on Sonora Serpiente, a project by Floria and her friend Karina Preciado, where second-hand garments are transformed into one-of-a-kind pieces through painting, photography, and unexpected details. It perfectly reflects Floria’s approach: giving things a second—or even third—life through creativity, care, and reinvention.
Like Sonora Serpiente, Tienda Departamental fosters a vibrant and growing community of designers and artists waiting to be discovered.
If we still haven’t convinced you to head south and visit Tienda Departamental, perhaps this will tip the scales: La Oferta—a Mexican-style Tiny Desk bringing live music right into the heart of the south. But it’s more than a performance space; it’s a living, breathing extension of the community Floria is cultivating.
La Oferta hosts intimate concerts, experimental sets, and unexpected collaborations, giving emerging musicians a platform to share their work in a relaxed, immersive environment. In this way, Tienda Departamental becomes more than a store—it’s a hub of creative energy, where art, fashion, design, and music intersect. Visitors can sip coffee while discovering new sounds or stumble upon a spontaneous jam session while browsing vintage furniture. Every visit offers a fresh experience, a reminder that culture doesn’t need to be centralized—it can flourish anywhere, even in the city’s often-overlooked corners.