{"id":64601,"date":"2025-02-13T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T17:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/?p=64601"},"modified":"2025-02-10T16:25:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T21:25:06","slug":"moda-con-impacto-las-firmas-y-disenadores-latinos-que-redefinen-la-sostenibilidad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/moda-con-impacto-las-firmas-y-disenadores-latinos-que-redefinen-la-sostenibilidad\/","title":{"rendered":"Fashion with impact: Latin American firms and designers that are redefining sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>By Cristina Rivas - Translated by Laura Osuna<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsible fashion is gaining strength in Latin America, with brands and designers betting on more ethical and conscious industry. According to <\/span><b>World Resources Institute<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>Ellen MacArthur Foundation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, over 80% of discarded textiles end up being incinerated, in landfills, or abandoned, contributing to a severe environmental crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this context, initiatives like <\/span><b>Universo MOLA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a platform dedicated to sustainable fashion, highlight the work of brands that prioritize fair production and the use of eco-friendly materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Chile <\/span><b>Huaman Autor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, founded by Priscilla Huaman and Diego Y\u00e1\u00f1ez, promotes <\/span><b>gender inclusion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and uses organic raw materials under fair labor conditions. Their eclectic and timeless style challenges traditional standards, redefining the concept of ethical fashion in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_64602\" style=\"width: 714px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/huamanautor.com\/product\/vestido-inti\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64602\" class=\"wp-image-64602 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"704\" height=\"1308\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-1-6x12.png 6w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-1-161x300.png 161w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-1-200x372.png 200w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-1-400x743.png 400w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-1-551x1024.png 551w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-1-600x1115.png 600w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-1.png 704w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 704px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 704\/1308;\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-64602\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">INTI dress, one-of-a-kind piece, handwoven with 68 hours of artisan work, dyed in Greda, 100% cotton<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Argentina, <\/span><b>Dora Galiano<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is committed to <\/span><b>modular, waste-free design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Her approach questions the fast- fashion system, offering versatile and durable clothes that break the fleeting of trends. Additionally, she rescues artisanal techniques like <\/span><b>textile woodcut<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>embroidery inspired by Buenos Aires \"fileteado\" style<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, adding identity to each piece. Her <\/span><b><i>upcycling<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, based on the reuse of unused jeans, reinvents denim without resorting to polluting processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_64603\" style=\"width: 689px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDva0kaRG-H\/)\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64603\" class=\"wp-image-64603 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-2-679x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"679\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-2-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-2-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-2-200x302.jpg 200w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-2-400x603.jpg 400w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-2-600x905.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-2-679x1024.jpg 679w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-2-768x1158.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-2.jpg 769w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 679px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 679\/1024;\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-64603\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Denim + embroidery + upcycling<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Per\u00fa, <\/span><b>Amarena<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands out for <\/span><b>preserving ancestral techniques<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and using natural fibers. Their commitment to creating one-of-a-kind pieces with carefully crafted finishes ensures that their designs go beyond seasons. They also collaborate with artisan communities, promoting the production of accessories and clothes based on fair trade values and respect for traditional trade.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_64604\" style=\"width: 851px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C0KImoftekq\/?img_index=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64604\" class=\"wp-image-64604 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-3-841x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"841\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-3-10x12.jpg 10w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-3-200x243.jpg 200w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-3-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-3-400x487.jpg 400w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-3-600x730.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-3-768x935.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-3-800x974.jpg 800w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-3-841x1024.jpg 841w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-3.jpg 1170w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 841px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 841\/1024;\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-64604\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colaboration with Noe Bernacelli<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the Caribbean coast of Colombia, <\/span><b>GUZO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combines <\/span><b>environmental sustainability, social impact, and cultural preservation.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their approach in the <\/span><b><i>slow fashion<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> incorporates recycled materials, such as textiles made from PET bottles, and <\/span><b><i>eco-print techniques<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Socially, they promote equity with a team that is 80% women, including senior citizens and cancer survivors. Culturally, they honor Colombian artisan heritage by incorporating it into every design.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_64605\" style=\"width: 1148px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/guzoatelier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LookBook-Panagua.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64605\" class=\"wp-image-64605 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1138\" height=\"842\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-4-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-4-200x148.png 200w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-4-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-4-400x296.png 400w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-4-600x444.png 600w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-4-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-4-800x592.png 800w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-4-1024x758.png 1024w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Imagen-4.png 1138w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1138px) 100vw, 1138px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1138px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1138\/842;\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-64605\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clothes for both men and women<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These and other emerging brands show that Latin American fashion is moving toward a more responsible future, where creativity, innovation, and social awareness are intertwined. With initiatives like <\/span><b>Universo MOLA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the region is establishing itself as a leading force in the transformation of the textile industry, driving real change for both the planet and its communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Sources:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org\/articles\/how-extended-producer-responsibility-policy-can-tackle-textile-waste\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org\/articles\/how-extended-producer-responsibility-policy-can-tackle-textile-waste<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/huamanautor.com\/nosotros\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/huamanautor.com\/nosotros\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amarena.pe\/historia-de-amarena\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/amarena.pe\/historia-de-amarena\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dora__galiano\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dora__galiano\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guzoatelier.com\/manifiesto-de-sostenibilidad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/guzoatelier.com\/manifiesto-de-sostenibilidad\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Por: Cristina Rivas &nbsp; La moda responsable est\u00e1 cobrando fuerza [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":64606,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[553,554],"tags":[93,223,227,242,48,47,224],"class_list":["post-64601","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mola-mag","category-tejiendo-saberes","tag-disenadores-sostenibles","tag-diseno-de-moda","tag-diseno-latino","tag-latinoamerica","tag-moda-latina","tag-moda-sostenible","tag-sostenibilidad"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64601"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64601\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64607,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64601\/revisions\/64607"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64601"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}