24 Hours with Monserrat Oliver: Jewelry, Design and Mexico City

The designer and entrepreneur discusses H. Moissan’s new flagship and shares some of her favorite ways to experience Mexico City.

By Jessica Servín Castillo
6th of october 2026

H. Moissan’s new flagship in Mexico City brings to life the identity that Monserrat Olivier describes as a new kind of luxury: design, quality, and a more conscious approach to jewelry. The store was developed from the construction stage to create a space that reflects the essence of the brand. Among its latest offerings is Technicolor, a collection that incorporates colored gemstones such as sapphires, rubies, and emeralds.

For Oliver, being involved in the design process has also meant exploring a creative side that goes beyond simply wearing jewelry. One of the pieces she designed, inspired by a crown worn by Queen Elizabeth II, was even selected by Skira for the cover of a book about the brand. The expansion will continue in November with a new location in Monterrey, followed by plans to enter the New York market. And as H. Moissan explores new categories, Monserrat takes us through Mexico City, sharing some of her favorite places along the way:

Breakfast at... “Matizzz (Matisse),” Oliver says when asked where she likes to have breakfast in Mexico City. It is one of her recommendations for starting the day in the capital.

A walk outdoors. For spending time outside and enjoying the city, her choice is more specific: Masaryk, one of the avenues that forms part of her usual route through Mexico City.

To end the day. For a more traditional side of the city, Oliver recommends heading to Garibaldi, specifically El Tenampa, where she suggests having a “banderita.”

Her approach to travel. For Olivier, jewelry is also part of everyday life. One of the things she values most about H. Moissan is precisely the possibility of wearing its pieces in different settings: with a T-shirt, jeans, or sweatpants, but also at an elegant event. That versatility, she says, is part of the way she understands luxury today.

What’s next. As the brand moves forward with its expansion to Monterrey and New York, Oliver also anticipates new projects: a book published by Skira, a bone China tableware collection, and tests for developing a champagne or prosecco offering of its own. The expansion, however, continues to be guided by an idea that runs throughout her vision: creating pieces that combine design and quality with greater awareness of their impact.

h.moissan



About the author:
Jessica Servín Castillo
Related notes
A Kitchen for the Soul
MORE
From Poblano to Rayado Chili
MORE
Puebla: Epicenter of contemporary art
MORE
Enrique Olvera: The chef who made corn a global emblem
MORE
The Best Bars in the City
MORE
The gastronomic narrative of Daniel Nates
MORE
Pan de Muerto: a morsel of tradition
MORE
3 places in Mexico City to savor the tradition of Pan de Muerto
MORE
CDMX's New Gastronomic Wave: Global Flavor, Zero Waste, and Japanese-Peruvian Luxury
MORE
Casa de Sierra Nevada: A Belmond Hotel San Miguel de Allende
MORE
L’Ôtel Dôce18 Concept House: Art, Fashion, and History.
MORE
Banyan Tree Puebla, elegance and tradition
MORE
The Best New Restaurants in Mexico City
MORE
Erick Meyenberg
MORE
From Land to Sea: A Culinary Journey Through Mexico City
MORE
Arts & Laughs: Your Essential Guide to Mexico City's Cultural Agenda
MORE
A Must for Mexico City's Art Week: The Unmissable February Experience
MORE
Emerging art galleries
MORE
Alberto Magaña: From everyday life to the creation of Numen
MORE
DESIGN WEEK MEXICO: New realities of art
MORE
Mexico City: a kaleidoscope of cultures
MORE
Places where Mexico City culture resides
MORE
Mexico City doesn't just house art; it breathes it.
MORE
Coffee Party Time!
MORE

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

And receive exclusive information to travel through Mexico in style!