Carolina
Ronderos
ARTISANAL COUTURE
Born and raised in Colombia, Carolina Ronderos grew up surrounded by breathtaking scenery and vegetation. Her natural flair and passion for the fashion craft made her move to London to begin her journey into the world of fashion design followed by couture. Studied at University of the Art – London College of Fashion and graduated in 2013.
COLECTIONS
This section is all about the basics, those pieces that will help you bring your outfits together from start to finish. While trends come and go, there are some items called wardrobe essentials that will last a lifetime.
En esta ocasión, nos volvemos a sumergir en el mundo de la naturaleza, pero no la verde y colorida, esta vez entraremos en una más melancólica, una
Dead Nature.
Para esta colección, la inspiración viene del Olimpo, Zeus como dios, el rey de los dioses y el dios del cielo y los truenos
Para esta colección nos inspiramos en el mundo del viento, evocando las ondas y formas que crea el
viento en el cielo. Los dioses de Borea y Cefiro reencarnan en los cuerpos de las mujeres.
Siempre hemos explorado el inagotable universo de la naturaleza y es por eso, que esta colección celebra el arte y su importancia en la historia de las culturas.
Para esta colección nos inspiramos en el mundo del viento, evocando las ondas y formas que crea el
viento en el cielo.
Para esta colección utilizamos la gama de blancos, negros, grises, marfiles y azules caracteristicos de
la marca, generando acentos de color a traves de las puntadas artesanales con cordon de seda y tejidos como la mola y el macrame.
This capsule collection explores the feminine side of western architecture. Shades of black, white and blues mixed with layers of fabric and geometrical cuts on the clothing resemble the urban yet feminine feel of the contemporary woman.
Our
History
HILO
CR
The fashion industry is today the second most polluting in the world. 93,000 million cubic meters of water are used every year, a volume sufficient to meet the needs of five million people; half a million tons of microfiber are thrown into the sea, equivalent to 3 million barrels of oil; and there are more carbon emissions than all the aircraft flights and international sea shipping’s together. That is why in CR we work for a more sustainable fashion industry, which values people, the environment, creativity and profits everyone equally.
SER
INTERNO
In Colombia there are approximately 117,018 inmates in the 138 prisons of the country. The reality that inhabits prisons is cruel due to overcrowding and poor resocialization programs. Prisons are called by inmates the “University of Evil” where the chances of living with dignity are void. Through our collaborations with the inmates we offer the possibility of generating an economic income for themselves and their families, and a space in which the mind flies and takes them out of those 4 walls by being concentrated in a specific work.
SER
INDÍGENA
In recent years, the indigenous ancestral craft has started to get lost in the country of Colombia due to industrialization. Many artisanal techniques such as the mola, which originally are made by hand, are starting to be made by machine. In CR we joint forces with different indigenous communities to exalt their cultural knowledge and reveal the magnificent work of coworking, while promoting the use of ethnic crafts in contemporary fashion garments.
SER
ARTESANO
A third of the women who are mothers in Colombia are single and head of their families. Only 8.4% of these women in the country have a professional level of education, and this leaves them finding only poorly paid jobs with long working hours, which makes it impossible for them to raise their children. Through our program of “Artisans for Fashion” we offer them the possibility of performing a decent job, which allows them to work from their homes while taking care of the house and their children.
Nuestra
Historia
HILO
CR
The fashion industry is today the second most polluting in the world. 93,000 million cubic meters of water are used every year, a volume sufficient to meet the needs of five million people; half a million tons of microfiber are thrown into the sea, equivalent to 3 million barrels of oil; and there are more carbon emissions than all the aircraft flights and international sea shipping’s together. That is why in CR we work for a more sustainable fashion industry, which values people, the environment, creativity and profits everyone equally.
SER
INTERNO
In Colombia there are approximately 117,018 inmates in the 138 prisons of the country. The reality that inhabits prisons is cruel due to overcrowding and poor resocialization programs. Prisons are called by inmates the “University of Evil” where the chances of living with dignity are void. Through our collaborations with the inmates we offer the possibility of generating an economic income for themselves and their families, and a space in which the mind flies and takes them out of those 4 walls by being concentrated in a specific work.
SER
INDÍGENA
In recent years, the indigenous ancestral craft has started to get lost in the country of Colombia due to industrialization. Many artisanal techniques such as the mola, which originally are made by hand, are starting to be made by machine. In CR we joint forces with different indigenous communities to exalt their cultural knowledge and reveal the magnificent work of coworking, while promoting the use of ethnic crafts in contemporary fashion garments.
SER
ARTESANO
A third of the women who are mothers in Colombia are single and head of their families. Only 8.4% of these women in the country have a professional level of education, and this leaves them finding only poorly paid jobs with long working hours, which makes it impossible for them to raise their children. Through our program of “Artisans for Fashion” we offer them the possibility of performing a decent job, which allows them to work from their homes while taking care of the house and their children.
PHILOSOPHY
Carolina Ronderos hopes to shine a light on the artistry found not only in Colombian communities but the worlds. We seek to promote dignity and sustainability across the globe and believe that fashion has an unprecedented opportunity and obligation to create positive change.
We work with national and internationally sourced fabrics and appliances to maintain the high standard of the pieces and provide customers with the finest.
MISSION
At Carolina Ronderos we believe in fashion as a driving vehicle to generate new opportunities, forge dreams and create jobs in order to contribute in reducing the poverty of our country. Our processes are integrated by a team that we have managed to consolidate in these five years; female heads of families, artisans, indigenous communities and jail inmates are our partners in building a new generation towards the change.
We are a company committed to social responsibility, this is why all our processes seek to be ethical and responsible with our workers and the environment. The concern for the environment has always driven us to innovate in our products and services as well as in the machinery, textiles and processes to reduce the negative impact that our industry has.
VISION
Position the brand in the Colombian and International market in order to offer the contemporary women a space where she can find unique and exclusive pieces with a value beyond the material.
NUESTROS
TESTIMONIOS
GALLERY
Carolina Ronderos is a modern Colombian luxury fashion brand, founded by Carolina Ronderos Lourido.
We produce ethical pieces partly handmade by indigenous communities, artisans and jail inmates from Colombia. Our products are human touched and human made, they carry a heritage and a story.
At the brand we specialize in meticulously hand-crafted pieces, and offers our customers an exclusive experience in which craftsmanship and design are at the heart of every creation.
CR NEWS
GRETA THUNBERG Y EL GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE.
¿CÓMO APOSTARLE A UNA INDUSTRIA DE LA MODA SOSTENIBLE?
ANTROPOCENO; ¿EGO O DESARROLLO?
Todos los derechos reservados. Carolina Ronderos 2019
