evening wear

The magnificent Inca Empire left the world a legacy of stunning textiles ornamented with intricate geometric patterns, often in a palette of vibrant hues. As heiress of the ancient Andean culture, Peruvian artisan Maria Cutipa crafts a 100% alpaca cardigan sweater in a kimono style with trendy short sleeves, an open front and elegant fringes dangling from the piece. The garment is also embellished with classic Inca motifs in a warm color scheme, making this unique design a symbol of the artist's beloved homeland.

The ancient Inca empire considered its textiles the most valuable treasures in the nation, creating a long lineageof artisans specialized in transforming yarns intoworks of art. Part of this tradition, Peruvian artisanLiceth Principe shows her talent in a cozy cardigandepicting classic Inca motifs in shades of blue. Featuring a longer fit, crew neckline, and a covered buttons down the front placket.

From the ancient lands of the Empire, Fernando Cano's newest design captures the mystic beauty of the Andes in the gorgeous textile that composes this garment. Made with a geometric Inca pattern, this 100% alpaca cardigan—from Peru—features long sleeves and a comfortable crew neck, accented with a buttoned closure that combines gracefully with the green base hue.

How Incan royalty adorned themselves for ceremonies forms the basis for Andean artisan Dina's design of this beaded bracelet pair. She has included handmade brown ceramic beads in each of the two bracelets which compose the set as well as smooth glass beads in a lilac color. Each stretch bracelet is unique, however, as one is adorned with amethyst and the other features ceramic beads hand-painted with lines and circles.

Wear this bag any way you like. Kathiana Quispe crafts it with two different removable straps that will allow you to wear it as a shoulder bag, crossbody, wristlet, or an elegant evening clutch. She mixes the colors and textures of smooth tobacco leather with a tooled geometric pattern along the flap's edge. This bag is fully lined and comes with a flap magnetic closure, a zippered interior pocket, and an adjustable strap.

Katiana Quispe's work mixes the old traditions of her native Cusco with functional, modern designs. She learned the art of tooling leather from her father and uses Andean textiles as inspiration for her work.

Specializing in leather handbags and accessories, Lima native and apparel designer Patsy Chang creates this refined shoulder bag ideal for a Sunday outing or evening dinner downtown. The bag features an adjustable leather strap, Incan motif wool trim on the leather exterior and a polyester-lined interior closing with a zipper. Studying fashion design and seeing her designs sold in boutiques around Lima gave Patsy the confidence to succeed and thrive in her professional and adult life, after a childhood riddled with bullying, bouncing between Peru and Japan.