Growing up in Monterrey, Mexico, Stephanie de Suberville was surrounded by artisanal art. Her parents were avid collectors: “If we don’t buy it or care about it, it’s going to disappear,” her mother used to say.
In 2004, de Suberville moved to New York City to study at the Parsons School of Design. By the time she graduated in 2008, the school had named her Womenswear Designer of the Year.
After working for several fashion brands across the city, she launched her own label with her husband, Jeffrey Axford, in 2022. They called it Heirlome—a play on “heirloom.” The brand partners with a different craftsman every season, using their original prints as the starting point for every collection. After just three years, de Suberville was named one of Vogue’s 25 most influential Latin designers.
Here, the designer shares her guide to San Miguel de Allende, where she has a family home and spends most of her holidays.
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
One of the nicest hotels in all of Mexico. The Rosewood has beautiful gardens and a rooftop bar with incredible views of San Miguel de Allende. They also serve a delicious brunch on Sundays featuring regional Mexican dishes—the chilaquiles are delicious. (rosewoodhotels.com)
Hotel Matilda
A boutique hotel just two blocks from the center of town. I love their pool and spa. (hotelmatilda.com)
Casa No Name
A historic boutique hotel with murals from the 18th century. They also have a lovely rooftop bar. (casanoname.com)
Ki’Bok Coffee SMA
Perched on a hill overlooking the center of town, Ki’Bok is a wonderful little coffee shop with a friendly staff and great coffee. (instagram.com)
La Azotea
Another nice rooftop bar with great food and cocktails. (instagram.com)
Mamá Mía
Head to la Mamá Mía for live music, good drinks, and a fun atmosphere. (mamamia.com)
Brasimix
The best Al Pastor tacos in town …
Carnitas Apolo XI
… and the best Carnitas tacos.
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel
This church is the heart of the city. The town square around it is lined with restaurants and shops.
Dôce-18 Concept HousE
Located in a historic 18th-century building, this shopping center is filled with cool boutiques. (doce-18.com)
El Nuevo Mundo
A great artisanal store, El Nuevo sells rebozos, or traditional shawls, similar to the ones we carry at Heirlome.
Santuario de Atotonilco
An hour’s drive from the city, this historic church played an important role in the Mexican War of Independence, serving as a meeting place for revolutionaries. Its incredible murals have earned it the nickname “the Sistine Chapel of Mexico.”
Galeria Atotonilco
Five miles north of the city, Galeria Atotonilco offers an incredible selection of artisanal works, many made by the same craftsmen we work with. (instagram.com)