Remember in the past, when you couldn’t wait for the year to end and half-joked that it was the worst year ever? Let’s just say you spoke too soon. This was arguably a worse year across the board, but here’s the silver lining: a difficult year that’s seen staggering unemployment and countless shuttered businesses also became a stage for certain causes to shine, and reevaluation all around.

PARAISO quickly connected with few of our favorite brands to hear their thoughts.

Like many countries in Latin America, Colombia has a rich culture in terms of art and its artisans. Because of its history, the country developed a strong economy with established designers that have their own local boutiques and loyal clients,” said Kelly Talamas in 2016 for BoF, then newly appointed creative director of Vogue Mexico and Vogue Latin America.

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Serious, yet genuinely fun. Illustrates the atmosphere of our rivetingly meandering and podcast-worthy conversation with the two inspiring founders of Dos Gardenias, Brighdie Grounds and Dorothy Day

As turmoil permeates through the entire country, it is paramount to submit our lives and industries to self-inspection. How are we actually affecting change?

The global swimwear market was at the constant growth fueled by a multitude of factors. With no clear market leader, dozens, if not hundreds, of brands crowded into the category, making it hard to stand out.

When we started our Instagram Live yesterday with Amahlia Stevens, the founder of Vitamin A, the first thing we noticed is the wonderful and calm energy she radiates with.

Karina, the founder of Stitchlab, a talent incubator showcasing the best curation of Latin American designers in the US, invited PARAISO’s Creative Director, Natalija Dedic Stojanovic, and Catalina Hernandez Bernal, Fashion Export Manager of ProColombia to an insightful interview via @stitchlabmia IG Live.

Paraiso will join forces with Fashinnovation to advocate for a united fashion industry and share the messaging of “Fashion Is to LOVE”. The 2 day summit will promote the concept of solidarity, respect, innovation, and collaboration…

Working from home, or WFH, can feel like a bliss, or the abyss. We got in touch with some of our favorite swimwear designers and asked them to share their routine and how they stay productive and sane in this strange and unprecedented situation.

With the new campaigns, the windows, and the runways celebrating every type of woman, our perception of beauty is finally re-shaping.