Sol Alpaca
Sol Alpaca is a Peruvian fashion house from Cusco that makes clothing and accessories from South American camelid fibres. It focuses on alpaca and vicuña, considered the two finest of these fibres.
| Origin | Peru |
|---|---|
| Store | Nazarenas 167, Cusco |
| Key fibres | Alpaca, vicuña |
| Website | solalpaca.com |
What is Sol Alpaca?
Sol Alpaca is a Peruvian fashion house specialising in garments made from South American camelid fibres. Its store is located on Nazarenas street in the historic centre of Cusco, the former Inca capital and one of Peru's main destinations for visitors.
Products and positioning
The brand's offer spans clothing and accessories, with a focus on two fibres:
- Alpaca, the fibre that gives the brand its name
- Vicuña, the rarest and finest of the camelid fibres
Working with these materials places Sol Alpaca at the upper end of Peruvian textile fashion, where natural fibres from the Andes are turned into knitwear and other garments for an international clientele. Travel and lifestyle guides list it among the notable Peruvian alpaca clothing brands.
Distribution
Sol Alpaca sells through its own store in Cusco and its website. The brand is also listed among the stores of the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney, Australia.
Why it matters
Sol Alpaca represents Peru's camelid fibre industry at the brand level, connecting Andean raw materials with finished fashion products sold directly to consumers both in Peru and abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sol Alpaca from?
Sol Alpaca is a Peruvian fashion house with its store in Cusco.
What does Sol Alpaca sell?
Sol Alpaca sells clothing and accessories made from camelid fibres, focusing on alpaca and vicuña.