The colourful country of Colombia may be a little further off from Europe. But we still couldn’t help but ‘AiSPi’ Colombian Designer Silvia Tcherassi. Her elegant clothing and unexpected accessories, both of which reflect her passion (and our love!) for thoughtful design and fashion transcend trends and boundaries. She originally began her career as an interior designer. But her desire for newer creative expressions eventually led her into fashion. Tcherassi was born in Baranquilla – a Colombian city just off the Caribbean shore. Now based in Miami, which also houses her headquarters and designer’s atelier.
Why we love Silvia and her story? Not only because of her stunning design aesthetics, but also because of her need to make an impact.
Silvia Tcherassi began her career in fashion with a singular aim: to disrupt the state of the Latin American fashion scene as it existed then. Her designs, alluring as they are, are for all woman. From breezy summer dresses to elegant evening wear, all with a distinct Colombian flair. Tcherassi has also authored the book ‘Elegancia sin esfuerzo’ (Effortless Elegance). Published by Penguin House, it includes detailed notes on Tcherassi’s fashion journey. It particularly refers to her Colombian heritage.Also, explains how to dress elegantly without burning a hole in your pocket. She has showcased her collections at fashion weeks in Paris and Milan. Also, sold them around the globe in partnership with major retailers as well as through her independent boutiques in Europe and the Americas. She has also managed to keep her roots in interior design and architecture intact. Her role as founder and creative director of the luxurious and tastefully designed Tcherassi Hotel in Cartagena reflects the designer’s Colombian inspired design language.
Silvia Tcherassi also focuses heavily on sustainability and the global community. The ‘Gift of Solidarity’ program is it’s most recent initiative. It focuses on creating masks, the sales proceeds of which are donated to the Every Mother Counts organisation in North America and the Caritas Espanola organisation in Europe. The brand has also partnered with artisans in the Guajira region. They created a one-of-a-kind upcycled handbag entirely of recycled fabrics. Also, it features a single planet Earth motif, delicately embellished in Swarovski crystals. Silvia also works with her artisans to create the ‘Totumo’ handbag. It is crafted from the wild fruit of the Colombian native tree of Totumo. The brand also rigorously curates it’s fabrics, ensuring none go to waste and any remnants are creatively upcycled.
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– Written by Soha Joshi
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