Carolina Kleinman

     My favorite designer is Carolina Kleinman because she strives to make sustainable clothing, ethically creating her clothing, and using artisan work from several different cultures to capture the beauty of these cultures. Kleinman's father worked with artisans in Bolivia in the textile and design industry, so Carolina had a passion and knowledge for the work at a young age. She travelled the world with her husband and children, when they decided to settle in Mexico. Carolina developed amazing relationships with artisans from La Paz, Bolivia, Cusco, and Peru, and used their traditional work as inspiration for her brand. Not only is she preserving history and culture in her designs, but she also is committed to making sustainable clothing. She has launched a "Zero Waste Initiative," which ensures that every inch of fabric is used while making her designs. Natural and recycled fabrics are mainly utilized in her designs. She is also fully committed to "slow fashion" which is creating garments of high quality while advocating for respect for people, animals, and the environment while manufacturing the clothes. She empowers and uplifts men and women artisans in Latin America and allows them to preserve their culture through her designs. Overall, the central goals of the brand are to preserve a specific culture and to do so with as little environmental impact as possible. 

Here are some of Carolina K's designs from her most recent fall collection:






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