La Juanita Sombreros is an Argentinian brand that features handmade hats with an emphasis on artisanship. Every part of the manufacturing process is done by hand. Designer Stephanie Ripa explains her thought process in depth: “Every person who chooses to make a hat with me can intervene directly in every detail such as the centimeters of the wing, shape of the cup, color, and size of the hat. There is no hat exactly like the other. The designs and decorations are also personalized, taking into account the wishes and preferences of each client. I even teach individual or group workshops, so y ..read more

VERNNA is a brand of clothes, jewelry, accessories, and home decoration. It strives to evoke natural elements in their Limited Edition capsule collections. Garments are made from noble materials as well as tapestries and cushions from discards. Every piece is designed in efforts to promote the synthesis of form, functionality, and quality.  Designer Barbara Vernengo highlights the concept of slow fashion when discussing the details of her brand. “It’s the opposite of fast fashion,” she tells us. “It’s timeless. It’s classic. I hope that customers come in and truly feel the quality of ..read more

Yunta Galería is an art gallery located in the neighborhood of Las Cañitas, Palermo in Buenos Aires. Home to many different types of artwork, the gallery emphasizes choice. “You can find pictures, screen prints, photos, sculptures, murals, and more. But the important part is that you choose to give life to something, and we will be glad that you decided to make that object yours.”  We spoke to Guillermina Álvarez Colodrero, the founder of Yunta, to learn more about the gallery. She tells us that she does not identify as an art curator but rather an art seeker. “The term curator is ver ..read more

With so many different shopping neighborhoods and designer stores to explore, one might ask the question, “Where do I even begin?” Known for its innovative and artisanal fashion scene, Buenos Aires certainly has it all. However, there are a few specialties that any curious shopper must know about. This blog post will serve as a guide to navigating exactly when to invest in designer products. Leather ! From jackets to shoes, the city is filled with Argentine leather designers and their original pieces. For example, Nimes is a Buenos Aires natural leather brand with artisanal bags and clothing t ..read more

Having provided design experiences in Buenos Aires for many years, we can say with conviction that one of the most popular shopping requests we receive from our clients is for leather handbags and purses, handcrafted in Argentina. Buenos Aires is famous for its leather goods, but, unless you're in the know, finding something truly unique can be a challenge. If you're in Buenos Aires or planning to visit soon, and you're in search of a one-of-a-kind leather handbag then let us introduce you to this gorgeous new leather brand on the BA design scene.  Designer Maria Eugenia Antunez, gradu ..read more

Argentine designer Michelle Mugrabi is a talented young artist who, at the early age of sixteen, knew what her passion was, to be a fashion designer. Since that moment, she has never stopped learning and is always finding new ways to express her ideas by designing pieces that really stand out from the crowd. After finishing her studies in 2018 at the University of Buenos Aires and gaining solid experience working for various fashion companies, we can say that she definitely made it by creating a unique product with her own stamp of individuality. Michelle's handbags, fanny packs and clutch ..read more

Since the world opened its doors again, we've been slowly adjusting to the new normal in BA and, all of a sudden, we've found ourselves attending all kinds of social events. Wedding parties, big birthday celebrations, fashion shows and so on. After two very long years, we've caught up with our social lives in the blink of an eye. As a consequence of this, haute couture designers have been experiencing a high demand for wedding and party dresses, and even those who were a bit more conservative pre-pandemic are now willing to play around with new textures and colors. Buenos Aires offers a huge r ..read more

As many of you already know, one of our passions is to discover talented people in Buenos Aires. Although in the last two years many designers shut their studios (sadly), new ones also came to light bringing exciting and refreshing ideas. At the beginning of last year we came across Carolina Salom. A Colombian with an Argentine soul interior designer who caught our eye and we’d love to share her story with you all. After completing her studies at the University of Palermo in Buenos Aires, she started to specialize as a textile artist by taking a Master’s in weaving techniques, in particular wi ..read more

The year that has just ended was the one that changed everything and many of these new habits and lifestyles are here to stay, or at least for most of 2021. One of the biggest changes that happened overnight was the increasing use of social media and online platforms. Even those who so far had avoided social networks had no option other than jumping into the virtual zone and getting on, which was absolutely positive and in many cases this opened a door to dialogue with customers and getting to know them better. As experts at creating design experiences for tourism in Buenos Aires, we can’t den ..read more

A few months ago, our lives changed overnight and our brains are still struggling to understand what this is all about. This is why you shouldn’t force yourself to be productive during all this chaos and give your body and mind time to get accustomed to this new scenario. Everyone’s experience of lockdown is different, but I would like to share a few things that I’ve been trying to incorporate into my daily routine during this period that may help you too: •The power of writing something down: Plan out your day. Grab a piece of paper and pen, and write down all the activities you need to get d ..read more