Agua by Agua Bendita

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Medellín, Colombia

https://www.aguabyaguabendita.com

Style keywords

Handcrafted

Tropical

Embroidered

Romantic

Botanical

About the brand

Agua by Agua Bendita is a Colombian luxury fashion brand founded by best friends Catalina Álvarez and Mariana Hinestroza, who began their journey in 2003 as fashion design students in Medellín. What started as a small venture creating swimsuits from discarded fabric scraps using Catalina's grandmother's sewing machine has evolved into an internationally recognized luxury label. The duo launched Agua by Agua Bendita in 2018 as their premium ready-to-wear collection, expanding beyond their original swimwear roots. The brand is celebrated for its hand-embroidered fabrics, intricate designs, and vibrant aesthetic deeply rooted in Latin American culture. Each piece showcases meticulous craftsmanship created in partnership with local artisans, featuring botanical prints, ethereal silhouettes, and rich cultural storytelling. Agua by Agua Bendita has gained international acclaim, becoming the first Latin American brand to collaborate with Gucci Vault and earning features in prestigious publications like Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar.

Medellín, Colombia

https://www.aguabyaguabendita.com

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What people are saying

I like hunza g, or Agua by Agua Bendita for swim and pareos. My fav coverups are from La Vie style house. I try to buy when on sale or check realreal.

Feb, 2025

Rent the Runway

Wore this to my bridal luncheon and received so many compliments! It is a nice quality, thicker material and extremely flattering!

Nov, 2024

Vogue

…the rare label committed to making truly pretty pieces… elegant florals and playful elements like tiny ruffles on a high-waist two-piece.

Jun, 2024

I have a couple of Agua dresses that I got at a significant discount (I'm talking £200ish) and they are amazing quality. Obviously they're hugely expensive (especially at full price!!) but if you ever are thinking of one for a special event, they're definitely worth it!

May, 2024

Agua By Agua Bendita...makes really gorgeous stuff, mostly dresses in absolutely beautiful prints and embroidered fabrics. I've bought 7 of them over the last year or so and I've been impressed with the brand each time.

Jan, 2024

I am not a luxury fashion girl, it's not in the budget for me, but I've become obsessed with this brand because their dresses are just so in my aesthetic. I've managed to afford to buy two of them second hand, and I am amazed at the quality, they truly feel worth…

Jan, 2024

Harper's Bazaar

This beautiful design is a true art piece featuring intricate illustrations made by Colombia-based female artisans.

Jun, 2023

I always like the look of Agua Bendita and they seem very good quality (matching patterns on seams is a good indicator), but I haven't been able to justify the cost.

Apr, 2025

Tuckernuck

Love this dress - high quality, very flattering, colors are rich. The only reason I didn't give it a full five stars is because the bust is small - I'm a 34DD and would have expected a size L to give me a little more room.

Feb, 2025

My Stiletto Life

The fabrics for the dresses don't have any stretch – so consider that when shopping for them. They are fitted and don't leave room for anything extra: so if you know how your body would fit into a silhouette or fabric like that: size accordingly!

Aug, 2023

Tuckernuck

This dress is beautifully made and on a tall person (guessing 5'8 and up) it would probably look incredible, if you can get the right fit. For me, at 5'5, the cut of the torso just doesn't work. It's too long in that area and the result is bunching up of fabric in the waist and neck/shoulder area.

Feb, 2025

Tellar

Swimwear: 'Size up, especially if you have a longer torso or fuller bust.' Dresses: 'Gorgeous but snug at the waist — I had to exchange for the next size up.'

Jan, 2025

I like hunza g, or Agua by Agua Bendita for swim and pareos. My fav coverups are from La Vie style house. I try to buy when on sale or check realreal.

Feb, 2025

Rent the Runway

Wore this to my bridal luncheon and received so many compliments! It is a nice quality, thicker material and extremely flattering!

Nov, 2024

Vogue

…the rare label committed to making truly pretty pieces… elegant florals and playful elements like tiny ruffles on a high-waist two-piece.

Jun, 2024

I have a couple of Agua dresses that I got at a significant discount (I'm talking £200ish) and they are amazing quality. Obviously they're hugely expensive (especially at full price!!) but if you ever are thinking of one for a special event, they're definitely worth it!

May, 2024

Agua By Agua Bendita...makes really gorgeous stuff, mostly dresses in absolutely beautiful prints and embroidered fabrics. I've bought 7 of them over the last year or so and I've been impressed with the brand each time.

Jan, 2024

I am not a luxury fashion girl, it's not in the budget for me, but I've become obsessed with this brand because their dresses are just so in my aesthetic. I've managed to afford to buy two of them second hand, and I am amazed at the quality, they truly feel worth…

Jan, 2024

Harper's Bazaar

This beautiful design is a true art piece featuring intricate illustrations made by Colombia-based female artisans.

Jun, 2023

I always like the look of Agua Bendita and they seem very good quality (matching patterns on seams is a good indicator), but I haven't been able to justify the cost.

Apr, 2025

Tuckernuck

Love this dress - high quality, very flattering, colors are rich. The only reason I didn't give it a full five stars is because the bust is small - I'm a 34DD and would have expected a size L to give me a little more room.

Feb, 2025

My Stiletto Life

The fabrics for the dresses don't have any stretch – so consider that when shopping for them. They are fitted and don't leave room for anything extra: so if you know how your body would fit into a silhouette or fabric like that: size accordingly!

Aug, 2023

Tuckernuck

This dress is beautifully made and on a tall person (guessing 5'8 and up) it would probably look incredible, if you can get the right fit. For me, at 5'5, the cut of the torso just doesn't work. It's too long in that area and the result is bunching up of fabric in the waist and neck/shoulder area.

Feb, 2025

Tellar

Swimwear: 'Size up, especially if you have a longer torso or fuller bust.' Dresses: 'Gorgeous but snug at the waist — I had to exchange for the next size up.'

Jan, 2025

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