DESIGNER´S BIO

Isabella Springmühl, a 26-year-old fashion designer and international speaker, hails from Guatemala and has Down syndrome. Despite facing challenges due to her condition, she persevered when two universities in Guatemala rejected her application to study Fashion Design Consequently, her training has been entirely empirical. Isabella developed her unique creative process, which, with the support of her team, enables her to transform her ideas, creativity, and love for her country into remarkable work

Her designs are brought to life by artists and artisans who utilize Guatemalan vintage textiles and huipiles. These creations are adorned with saris, exquisite thread and rhinestone embroideries, and her renowned colorful tassels and fringes The majority of the textiles used are pre-owned Additionally, Isabella's brand follows a zero-waste policy, utilizing all scraps and remnants to enhance denim jackets and small accessories Designing not only allows her to fulfill her dream of crafting beautiful clothing and jewelry but also positions her as a businesswoman with her own clothing brand. Through her brand, she generates income and improves the quality of life for Guatemalan artisans.

Isabella's career took off in 2016 when she was invited to participate as an emerging designer at London Fashion Week. During this visit, the BBC recognized her as one of the 100 influential women of the year She has since showcased her collections on prestigious runways in Guatemala, Italy, the United States, Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica.

Moreover, Isabella has actively engaged as a lecturer and keynote speaker at significant events across Latin America, focusing on themes of inclusion and entrepreneurship She has collaborated with various organizations, including the OMINA Foundation, TEDx, the Inter-American Development Bank, and Forbes, among others Notably, Isabella has also served as an ambassador and representative for renowned international brands such as Pepsi, L'Ebel, It Cosmetics, and Dove.