Elevando Raíces

This dancer-inspired look is representative of native Bolivian dance. The origins of these dances go back to the times of the Spanish colonization.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This “Hollywood style” dress was inspired by the attire of the women who would go to bars in Rio de Jainero in the 1950's.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This dress is inspired by the riches and minerals from Venezuela. South America has one of the richest soils in the world, with mineral reserves and energy, including gold, coal and diamonds.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This dress was inspired by Las Rumberas, Cuban dancers in clubs
during the 60's that danced to the beat of Afro-Antillean musical rhythms.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This dress was inspired by the beaches and the marine diversity of the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic boasts different species, coastal and marine ecosystems that offer great benefits environmentally, culturally and socioeconomically.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This dress is inspired by the attire of Flamenco dancers at Ferias and Romerias.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This dress is inspired by the Cuzco Dress typical of the Peruvian woman of that region. The dress combines many colors that refer to the country's aboriginal past.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This design is inspired by Ixchen, goddess of love, sexuality and fertility, Xilonen goddess of corn, and
the indigenous princess Suche-Malinche.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This Panamanian Pollera-inspired dress is a typical dress of non-indigenous Panamanian women. The dress is composed of two separate pieces of a shirt and a skirt and used during regional festivities.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This cork suit evokes the varied tree barks of Honduras. Ethically sourced Macaw feathers are arranged with paper feathers to create an eco-friendly traditional headdress.

Designed by Denajua Denujea

This piece is reminiscent of the rich history of Heredia; It represents the religious culture of Costa Rica, colors in the flag and the resilience and rebirth from natural disasters that have fallen upon the region. 

Designed by Jackie Bertolette & Jacci Hammer

This ensemble was inspired by Pachamama, goddess revered by the indigenous peoples of The Andes. She is Mother Nature, responsible for planting and harvesting.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This dress was inspired by the Uruguay flag.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This design is inspired by Los Camperos, people that run the fields, rivers and mountains in Chile.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This dress is inspired by the great diversity of Salvadoran flowers that includes more than 400 varieties of orchids.


Designed by Gerardo Encinas

This dress is inspired by Puerto Rico's national flower, the Amapola, also known as the Puerto Rican hibiscus.

Designed by Gerardo Encinas

Designed by Denajua Denujea

The embroidered native beetle wings on this gown are patterned to reflect the curved Architecture of Paraguay. The blue/green silk shimmers like the surrounding ocean and forests. 


Designed by Denajua Denujea