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Agua by Agua Bendita
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.
Style keywords
Handcrafted
Tropical
Embroidered
Romantic
Botanical
Brand Spotlight
Agua by Agua Bendita
Style keywords
Handcrafted
Tropical
Embroidered
Romantic
Botanical
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.