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La Cocina✨NYC✨Est 2009
✨Costumes by Wae Messed✨Latina/Queer Owned✨ Custom Commissions CLOSED, Mesh/Showstopper orders-OPEN
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I think it’s time I properly introduced myself...

My name is Wae Messed. I am a Costume Designer and Performance Artist. For the purpose of this introduction, let’s focus on my costumes.

I have been running La Cocina solo for 15 years, since 2009. I was taught to sew by my Nana and my Abuelita at 5 years old after they both saw my passion for it at a young age. I am forever grateful to them for taking the time to recognize and the initiative to teach me. It has been an endless gift.

I have been designing clothing from my earliest memories. I have a lifetime of notebooks and journals full of designs. Growing up, I used to give all my friends makeovers and orchestrate crazy dress-ups for slumber parties. I have always loved creating a look.

I value my individuality and love to provide that for my clients as well. I predominantly create one-of-a-kind designs. There is no better feeling than having a custom, tailor-made garment that no one else will ever have. I love creating a look for you that is all yours.

In the movie, “Like Water for Chocolate,” Tita infuses her emotions into her food. In a similar way, I give everything to my work. From start-to-finish, I truly cherish each moment I have with a costume piece. I pour my heart and soul into each piece I create.

For me this is about more than simply sewing, it is to carry-on a legacy from the women in the generations before me. To finish the work that they started. It is me and my ancestors behind me. Not just a passion, but a calling.

Thank you for following my journey and let’s see what happens next!

Besos,
Wae Messed

*bathroom selfies because my bathroom is so cute*

**fun fact: I’m related to Frida**

#lacocina #waemessed #waedressed #costumedesigner #burlesque #drag #intro #hola #fridakahlo by @waedressed

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3 years ago

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#lacocina #holiday by @waedressed

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3 days ago

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#lacocina #update #commissions #costumedesigner #nyc taken in Brooklyn, New York by @waedressed

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6 days ago

Lmao my voice when I say “concha!” 😂🩷 I sound like an automated voice from a language learning app 😂

The timing of finishing this during Hispanic Heritage month makes my heart flutter 🩷

More projects like this please! It was so fun building something out of the ordinary for La Cocina.

What an honor to tribute one of the endless reasons we love being Mexican!! Thank you @isabellanovela for the trust to conceptualize and bring this to life! 🙏🏼🩷

#lacocina #costumedesigner #concha #mexicana #edible by @waedressed

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15 days ago

I’ve got a whole NEW MESH COLLECTION coming your Wae very soon…. ✨

10 NEW DESIGNS, endless mesh options, customized to your measurements ✨

Stay tuned because I’ll be OPENING Custom Commissions very soon as well ✨

#lacocina #costumedesigner #meshcollection #burlesque #drag by @waedressed

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a month ago

🩷 Fuchsia Set 2.0 for @bellablueforever 🩷

#lacocina #costumedesigner #burlesque #dancewear #costumegoals taken in New York, New York by @waedressed

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a month ago

💎 NEW DESIGN 💎 One-of-a-kind 💎

White mesh, dripping in gems and fringe. Various stages of undress. I am obsessed with the underbits ✨

When I say dripping…. I mean DRIPPING in gems ✨

DM to inquire 💎

#lacocina #costumedesigner #mesh #burlesque #newdesign taken in New York, New York by @waedressed

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a month ago

💜 Custom Mermaid Tulle Gown for @thezinasimoan 💜

I have an OPENING in my commissions for October! DM or email to inquire ✨

#lacocina #mermaid #gown #costumedesigner #burlesque taken in Brooklyn, New York by @waedressed

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a month ago

🖤 Power Mesh is my most favorite fabric to work with 🖤

Mesh Collection commissions are open ✨

Custom mesh top for @mollymeru

#lacocina #meshcollection #burlesque #costumedesigner #dancewear taken in New York, N.Y. by @waedressed

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2 months ago

✨ Bodysuit Gown 2.0 ✨

This one-of-a-kind design is inspired by the stars and my love of the 90s ✨

Get ready to break necks in this stunning black & gold getup ✨ DM to inquire ✨

#lacocina #costumedesigner #burlesque #90s #star by @waedressed

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2 months ago

💚🖤 Belted Panty & beaded tassels 🖤💚

Part of a full Old Hollywood Inspired design for @heidihey_heidiho …. More to come 🐆

Belt is removable from panty for a fun reveal ✨

#lacocina #costumedesigner #oldhollywood #burlesque #costumegoals taken in New York, New York by @waedressed

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2 months ago

There’s a first time for everything 😅🫠😭

Now just need to wait til Saturday to sew again…

Cover photo by @houseindulgence
Gown in cover photo by La Cocina, on yours truly 🩵

#lacocina #reallife #horror #costumer by @waedressed

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