Carlo Carrizosa
Colombia
Carlo Carrizosa is a womenswear label led by the Colombian designer of the same name. It is known for glamorous, urban garments built on pleating techniques drawn from French couture.
| Designer | Carlo Carrizosa |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Colombia |
| Focus | Womenswear |
| Signature techniques | Pleating, micro pleating, French seams |
What is Carlo Carrizosa?
Carlo Carrizosa is a womenswear label named after its Colombian designer. The third-party directory lists the United States as its country, but the designer and the label are described as Colombian.
History
Carrizosa graduated in fashion design from LCI Bogotá in 2009. He later competed on Project Runway Latin America, where he finished among the top three, and was named a promising young designer in Latin America by Infashion magazine. According to a later profile, he studied at Parsons in New York before returning to Colombia to launch his label.
Products and positioning
The label focuses on the female silhouette and on what it describes as the essence of Latina women. Its signature techniques are pleating, micro pleating and French seams, grounded in French couture and made with local artisans, including women who create pleats using traditional methods. Vintage couture and the 1990s work of Oscar de la Renta are cited as inspirations. The profile also describes plans for a "Carlo Carrizosa house" combining retail with gathering spaces, and further international expansion.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Carlo Carrizosa from?
Carlo Carrizosa is a Colombian designer and the label is Colombian. He trained at LCI Bogotá and later studied at Parsons in New York.
What does Carlo Carrizosa make?
The label makes womenswear known for pleating, micro pleating and French seams, produced with Colombian artisans.