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ASTER JOAN OF ARC Representing the historic French hero “Jeanne d’Arc” this piece is the embodiment of what she stood for and her righteous strength. This garment is constructed out of tetra pack milk, duct tape, and shoe strings.

ZÓTICO PRINCESS IKEA Ikea’s shopping bags and yellow string were reimagined into this garment after social media considered it a new trendy DIY style while still being environmentally friendly.

LILIEN WATCHING THE STARS Inspired by the starry night sky, this garment is made out of soda can rings and silk threads.

ERICK CITALÁN “NOCHE BAJO LA LLUVIA” Inspired by the rainy nights in the streets of Quetzaltenango, birthplace of the designer. The ten flowers represent the 10 mountains surrounding the city and the pearls are a reference to the “city of the stars' ' name that is common in the streets.

ETANIK BURLAP “A good cup of coffee must be shared in the family…” The designer remembers how her grandmother would tell her that used coffee sacks could be used for anything. That is why something that is used everyday in Guatemala was transformed into something beautiful and eco friendly.

KARLA MARTINI UNMASKED Created from defective face masks and plastic beads this garment is a statement to the mass production and mass consumption that was exponentially increased due to current social circumstances.

MILLI AMANTOLLI MUSIC 1 This piece was inspired by music and the recognition of good deeds. The earrings are elaborated with small metal fragments that were found in the trash can at a metal factory. The fragments were pieces of bronze sheets used to make the music stands which hold sheet music and also to make medals.

MILLI AMANTOLLI MUSIC 2 This piece was inspired by music and the recognition of good deeds. The earrings are elaborated with small metal fragments that were found in the trash can at a metal factory. The fragments were pieces of bronze sheets used to make the music stands which hold sheet music and also to make medals.

MILLI AMANTOLLI MUSIC 3 This piece was inspired by music and the recognition of good deeds. The earrings are elaborated with small metal fragments that were found in the trash can at a metal factory. The fragments were pieces of bronze sheets used to make the music stands which hold sheet music and also to make medals.

HANDMADE BY LAURA BEEFY BUCKET HAT The designer expresses her passion for sewing and was inspired to look for unusual textiles for this event. The result of her design is a waterproof hat with recycled dog food bags, old furniture fabric and a gift ribbon.

SGN STUDIO ARUNIMA “Arunima” means shine and aurora. The piece generates feelings that represent the innovative spirit, fashion and art. Made from nylon scraps previously used for furniture covers and used objects such as chains, jingle bells and rings.

HAUS OF LULUISA FERNANDA CABALLEROS HUMMINGBIRD BAG Inspired by the spiritual messengers, this beautiful hand painted hummingbird is crafted out of furniture fabric samples, acrylics, and lasso strap.

HAUS OF LULUISA FERNANDA CABALLEROS GINGER BAG Inspired by the beautiful redheads of the world, this hand painted bag is made out of furniture fabric samples, acrylics and lasso strap.

ANA LORENA NÚÑEZ BLOOM 1 Made out of old sheets, sewing patterns, wire and beads these pieces represent the children that are part of the Safe Passage project. It represents their transformation from seedlings to beautiful flowers that have been nourished and taken care of.

ANA LORENA NÚÑEZ BLOOM 2 Made out of old sheets, sewing patterns, wire and beads these pieces represent the children that are part of the Safe Passage project. It represents their transformation from seedlings to beautiful flowers that have been nourished and taken care of.

BY K MONZÓN HELENA Inspired by medieval armour this rustic set of jewelry is an assembled set of crocheted old computers coil with green aventurine.

BY K MONZÓN GENEVA Inspired by medieval armour with a contemporary interpretation this set is crafted from wire clothes hangers, old printing sheets, gold planting miyukis, and pearls.

CLAUDIA RODAS LEGACY Made out of imperfect pieces of textile scraps that would have otherwise been discarded.

CUHBA INNER STRENGTH Crafted out of old x-rays cut into squares, shirt scraps, and green cotton yarn. This garment was inspired from the designer’s personal experience with surviving the COVID virus and the amount of waste produced.

DK GUATEMALA THOUSAND PIECES The designer realized that when she created other pieces she had scraps left amazing fabric. She created a belt by strategically putting each piece and sowing it to create a unique piece that brings joy to life. This garment was constructed of textile scraps fro previous collections and leftover vinyl.

ENTRETELA KIMONO GESHA The name Gesha is in honor of one of the most iconic coffee varieties known to the world for its quality, taste and exotic flavor. The coffee variety grown natively in Guatemala has won an immense amount of prizes.

ENTRETELA KATUAI DRESS Inspired by the traditional coffee variety “Catuai Amarillo” better known as “nance” in Guatemala, a traditional fruit. It represents the constant and dependable quality of our country.

ESTUDIO DE MODA DOWSON 3R FASHION The piece is inspired by the 3R’s (Reduce, Reduce and Recycle) and what this represents to our environment, the world, but especially to the communities surrounding the city dump. This garment is made out of fabric, shower curtain scraps, plastic bags, and mirror pieces.

HENRY RUIZ RUBBISH This jacket constructed from plastic sacks and leftover denim scraps, inspired by the 22 communities that surround zone 3’s city dump representing the hopes and dreams of the people who live there.

HENRY RUIZ RUBBISH Inspired by the 22 communities that surround zone 3’s city dump representing the hopes and dreams of the people who live there.

HRSTKA BLANC ET NOIR With a 50’s and 60’s inspired silhouette this garment is crafted from used plastic folders, tulle and cotton from previous collections.

LULA MENA PUZZLE Crafted from up-cycled copper wire, long silk threads, and a tire tube this garment represents the pieces of a puzzle that create our story.

MAD ART REMEMBERING Inspired by Pixar and Disney's motion picture “Coco” as an homage to remember those who have passed. This piece is constructed out of hüipil scraps, old bag handles, old and used pizza trays and an old skull.

MARÍA HERNÁNDEZ HUMMINGBIRD AND ROSES Composed of copper wire, soda cans, and fiber optic cable this statement piece aims to represent Guatemalan culture and it’s beautiful flora and fauna.

MARÍA HERNÁNDEZ HUMMINGBIRD AND LEAVES Composed of copper wire, soda cans, and fiber optic cable this statement piece aims to represent Guatemalan culture and it’s beautiful flora and fauna.

MEÜS MICELIO Assembled by hand, one by one, each piece equates to one final product with the concept to merge communities mirroring what “Safe Passage” aims to accomplish. This garment is created from vinyl scraps and cotton yarn.

MYNOR VÉLIZ COMPULSION With the realization that even recyclable bags can create waste, this piece proposes a new way to use materials like Dollar City shopping bags and lining made from textile scraps from a small clothes factory.

PECULIAR WARRIOR 1 This asymmetric necklace is designed to remind people of the warrior within, constructed solely from soda can rings its aim to is to inspire empowerment.

PECULIAR WARRIOR 2 This asymmetric necklace is designed to remind people of the warrior within, constructed solely from soda can rings its aim to is to inspire empowerment.

PECULIAR TRIBAL Inspired from indigenous cultures, this design is constructed of beads from an 80's decade necklace, a piece from a water pipeline, and fringes made out of used leather. This piece evokes movement and a feeling of origin.

RAÚL BRICEÑO YING YANG Made from beer bottle caps, leftover textile scraps and defective fabric scraps, these pieces were inspired by the principles of opposing forces that complement each other and that are essential to the universe.

RAÚL BRICEÑO YING YANG This piece, constructed from a broken mirror, denim scraps and soda can rings, this necklace was inspired by the opposing forces that complement each other and that are essential to the universe.

SCALO WHITE TAP TAP DRESS Inspired by the “Limpia mi País” movement based in Santa Rosa, Guatemala this garment was made from net fabric and plastic bottle caps collected in the Guatemalan mangroves and seashores.

SCALO BLACK TAP TAP DRESS Inspired by the “Limpia mi País” movement based in Santa Rosa, Guatemala this garment was made from net fabric and plastic bottle caps collected in the Guatemalan mangroves and seashores.

SCALO BACK TO LIFE Inspired by the “Limpia mi País” movement based in Santa Rosa, Guatemala this garment was made from net fabric and plastic bottle caps collected in the Guatemalan mangroves and seashores.

SOFÍA LEHNHOFF FRINGE PURSE Inspired by the movement rose petals evoke and their many layers this piece was made from leftover fabric scraps from university projects naturally dyed with avocado scraps such as its shell and seed.

TORIBIO & DONATO TRAWLING FISHING Completely made out of plastic bottles that have been transformed into a useable fabric material using a recycling process resulting in this micro plastic free garment. Its purpose is to serve as a revelation exposing the mass consumption of plastic.

VICTORIA RIVERA BEETHOVEN’S FOUR SEASONS – SPRING/SUMMER: In temperate regions, four seasons are recognized based on the Gregorian calendar: spring, summer, fall and winter. We see these seasons present in the following garments, which were conceived while listening to classical music: Spring and Summer Coat: the front of the coat and its sleeves (Summer) are made with test pieces of the Festive Pelican textile from the Fauna & Flora Collection. The back of the coat (Spring) is made with scraps of the aforementioned Festive Pelican textile.

VICTORIA RIVERA BEETHOVEN’S FOUR SEASONS – FALL Fall Pant: made with pieces of gabardine used to make the test molds of the garments, and with scraps of the Gallito textile, Venado Cola Blanca textile and Jaguar textile belonging to the 2,276 Collection.

VICTORIA RIVERA BEETHOVEN’S FOUR SEASONS – WINTER Winter Skirt: made with pieces of gabardine used to make the test molds of the garments, and with scraps of the Coconut Milk textile from the Fauna & Flora Collection and the Jaguar textile belonging to the 2,276 collection. Hanging in front is a record containing the piano Sonata no. 14 c sharp minor op. 27 no. 2, piano Sonata No.13 in Es-dur, Op.27 No.1 (Quasi a Fantasy) and piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 ( Pathétique) and on the back of the skirt, is a hanging disc containing Symphony number 5 in c minor opus 67.