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- Narciso Rodriguez. Narciso Rodriquez is a Cuban-American designer based in New York City who has been a pillar of the A-lister fashion scene since the debut of his first line back in 1997.
- Yanelys Pérez. Havana local Yanelys Pérez composes swimsuits with vivid colors and playful patterns. Her flashy beachwear is perfect for summer adventures in the tropics or a simple pool day at home.
- Jacqueline Fumero. Born and raised in Cuba, Jacqueline Fumero takes inspiration from the beauty around her, which she then implements into her summery, feminine pieces.
- Clandestina. Founded by Idania Del Rio and Leire Fernandez in 2015, Clandestina is Cuba’s first clothing brand to sell online internationally. The company is based in Old Havana and uses sustainably-sourced materials for all of its products.
- Trailblazing Entrepreneurs Setting Trends in Havana
- Clandestina-The Pioneer
- Katy Ocaña- Brand of Illustrated Jewellery
- Beyond Roots- Fostering Afro-Cuban Identity
- La Marca, Cultural Revelation (Obrapia 108C, Entre Oficios Y Mercaderes.
- Dador
By Natalia C. F-Coronado Cuba’s isolation from the rest of the world for the last six decades has meant that Cubans have had to survive without the comforts and availability of goods that the western world is accustomed to. One positive outcome from these limitations is that Cubans have mastered the art of recycling and economising. Cuban people ar...
Clandestina was created in 2015 as the first Cuban urban fashion brand which stirred up Cuba’s vogue world. Founded by a group of female designers and artists who believe in a more ethical fashion world, Clandestina is now a well-known and consolidated Cuban brand that produces locally and sells worldwide. It is very popular among both locals and f...
Katy studied Graphic Design in Havana, and began making jewellery as a hobby after graduating. Due to the scarcity of available materials, she had an idea that has propelled her to become one of the trendiest jewellery designers in Havana. Katy's pieces are based on graphic designs that she creates on the computer, and then transfers onto various t...
Adriana Heredia founded BEYOND ROOTSfour years ago as an Airbnb experience to promote Afro Cuban traditions in Cuba, and encourage people to gain a deeper understanding of the Afro Cuban culture. This is done by taking visitors to the heart of Afro Cuban religion, Guanabacoa, and providing them with various authentic experiences in music, dance, fo...
Leo Canosa has been a tattoo artist since 1995, working from his house in Havana. He dreamed of creating a professional tattoo studio which would become a benchmark for hygienic standards and artistic quality. La Marca opened in 2015 as one the first professional tattoo studios in Cuba, aiming to change the perception of tattoos by linking them to ...
Dador is a Cuban fashion and lifestyle brand created by three Cuban women who studied Fashion Design together in Havana during the early 2000s. Lauren Fajardo, Ilse Antón and Raquel Janero reunited in 2016, excited by the new changes in the private sector. They felt a need for alternative lifestyle options in Havana. Dador opened in 2018 as a forwa...
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Celia Ledón. Yanelys began making sketching and making clothes for music videos, using as many colors as possible. Her biggest influences came from pop culture and Cuban architecture. Roly Rius ...
As a result, Cuban-inspired clothing frequently appears in top designer collections, summer prints, and fashion show runways. However, authentic Cuban accessories like necklaces, rings, and bracelets, really steal the attention with bright tropical colors and styles that reflect the local contemporary culture in Cuba.
Jan 3, 2017 · Leave it to two creative visionaries like Cuban designers Isabel Toledo and Narciso Rodriguez to dress the FLOTUS in unrivaled style. Both were responsible for some of Michelle Obama’s most ...
Nov 10, 2017 · Fernández and Del Rio have tapped the well-known costume designers for Havana’s Teatro El Público, Celia Ledon and Roberto Ramos, to help expand their brand beyond slogan tees. “The theater ...
Discriminating women with impeccable taste -- many whose names regularly appear in the society pages and in fashion magazines -- seek out Cuban American designer Alexandra Vidal for her individualized creations whose colors, fabrics and details make them stand-out as distinct and unique.
