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Designer Bio: ESCVDO is a brand founded and based in Peru, crafting timeless pieces that celebrate artistry and purpose. With a philosophy that approaches design through visionary creations while collaborating with Peruvian artisans, ESCVDO has reached more than 300 families in 9 regions of Peru, exploring new techniques and connecting with each community. In 2014 the brand presented in Copenhagen Fashion Week and the Design Biennial in Madrid. During this year ESCVDO received local recognition while leading a new wave of Peruvian Fashion Brands. By 2016 the brand began building its presence in the North American market, selling in the USA, Canada and Mexico. In 2018, ESCVDO was featured at Bergorf Goodman, in New York, and displayed in the store’s iconic windows during NYFW. In 2021 ESCVDO was recognized by WWD as one of the sustainable brands led by women with the most projection worldwide. The brand became part of the MFIT exhibition ¡Moda Hoy! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design in 2023, exploring the work of contemporary designers of Latin American heritage. The Abanico Dress was featured as an example of sustainability in Latin American fashion, alongside Gabriela Hearst and other artists. The dress has also become part of the museum’s permanent collection. Later that year ESCVDO won the Pitch to LAFS Competition for Social Impact Brand of the Year. During MFW, ESCVDO presented its SS25 collection in 2024 and received the Bicester Collection Award at the Sustainable Fashion Awards, presented by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana. ESCVDO has presented over 30 collections in Paris, New York, Milan, Los Angeles, Miami, Copenhagen, and it’s currently present in 16 countries worldwide. Sustainability is at the heart of ESCVDO. The brand works with responsible sourcing, fair trade practices, and low-impact production, honoring both the past and the future of Peruvian craftsmanship.

Brand Dna: At ESCVDO, every piece comes from patience, crafted by hands that know ‘timeless’ cannot be hurried. It is nurtured with dedication, spirit, and history. Each thread represents more than just material. It helps weave a bridge between cultures and people. It carries a piece of legacy transformed into art. A living memory that transcends, growing and multiplying through time. As Peruvians, we are part of a country with a vast textile heritage. We believe in respecting traditions and creating with intention, honoring both what remains and what is passed down. Making each garment a legacy for future generations. ESCVDO seeks a growth that is communal. Beneficial to the people wearing the clothes, and also to those who are part of our production chain. Sourcing our materials locally. Making sure our way of working creates a significant and valuable impact, especially those among the most vulnerable. Responsibility and Innovation are our core pillars and we aim to create and explore new possibilities of design at every level. We believe in transparency, fair trade and care for one another and for the planet.

Local Communities: ESCVDO started 12 years ago, with 16 families of artisans. Today we work with over 350 artisans and their families in eight regions in Peru. 95% of them are women. Alongside Knitting Hope, we provide economic independence and empower women in vulnerable situations in rural areas of Huaraz. More than 100 weavers and their families have experienced economic growth, reduction of domestic violence, and increase in educational opportunities for their children. Our handwoven fabrics are developed with artisans in Huancavelica, in the Peruvian Andes. We have a close relationship with artisan Pedro Quincho and his team of weavers, continuously researching and testing new techniques, brought together by a passion for textiles. With Kuyapa Foundation, we give people from the Amazon region access to education and medicine. Their rich weaving tradition and use of organic materials is an essential part of ESCVDO’s identity. Our partners also include: Manos Monas (Cusco, La Libertad and Lima), Olivia Ramos (Huancayo), Delicia Vargas and Vilma Bautista’s workshops (Lima), among others.

Brand Responsability: We employ skilled artisans in sourcing materials and creating one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces, contributing to the local economies and financially supporting age-old traditions. As part of our commitment with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, we provide training that allows people to access new employability possibilities, creating jobs that include a fair wage, decent conditions and personal and emotional well-being. We strive to be a platform for artisans to develop and preserve local techniques via business ventures and micro-enterprises. Other SDGs that guide our work are 1: Ending Poverty, 5: Gender Equality, 12: Responsible Production and Consumption, 13: Climate Action and 17: Partnerships for the Goals. We believe in generating comprehensive sustainability with total traceability. We work with organic Pima cotton from the coastal region of Pisco, Peru, that adheres to the highest fair-trade standards. All the alpaca wool in our production is sourced from the Peruvian Andes, where we partner with local communities. As a Responsible Brand, we aim to maintain an ethical supply chain and work for people and the planet.