Anciela

“Echoes of Earth” our latest campaign Inspired by the powerful message of the latest UN Biodiversity Conference COP16 Colombia —“The time has come to make peace with nature”—This campaign reflects on this call to action and explores how we can create harmony within our own urban ecosystems, particularly in a bustling city like London. In collaboration with queer Catalan-Panamanian artist and photographer JC Candanedo FRSA and British-Colombian actor and activist Diana Bermúdez Together, we reflected on our roles as creatives during a time of climate crisis and built a conscious ecosystem of curated objects imbued with deep symbolism. Every element in the campaign carries a rich history—from upcycled trees made from discarded garments from the Traid charity warehouse to yuccas and plantains prepared for dinner that same day. Each item has lived many lives and tells a story Echoes of Earth shifts the narrative to emphasise immediate, actionable solutions that can positively impact our local environments and communities. The campaign poses the question: What can we do today to protect and nurture the ecosystems closest to us? It encourages us to reimagine the outdoors within the limitations of urban living. In a city like London, where space is scarce, even small gestures—like growing plants on a windowsill or creating beauty from waste—can foster a meaningful connection with nature. The campaign celebrates these acts of guardianship and creativity, demonstrating how we can make peace with nature by extending the life of what we already have, embracing imperfections, and proudly displaying the marks of time. The garments have been crafted using zero-waste pattern techniques, where the pieces make full use of the fabric’s width, employing draping methods using vintage deadstock fabrics donated by artist Allegra Hicks and reclaimed wool and foam padding. The ponchos can be styled in 20 different ways  featuring upcycled shoes. Bringing fashion, heritage, and environmental responsibility is key to reimagine our role as guardians of our surroundings—and to make peace with nature, one conscious step at a time. Photography JC Candanedo FRSA Creative Direction Jennifer Droguett Talent Diana Bermúdez Nails Leftbyaliens by Charlotte Hogben Explore more about our work www.anciela.com - - -  #anciela #latinartist #sustainableluxury #peacewithnature #recycledfashion #sustainableartist #latindesigner #madeinlondon #pazconlanatureleza #cop16colombia #latinxdiaspora

Delighted to finally share the full video of our latest show with FASHION SCOUT at Yerevan Fashion Week. Thank you for having me Fashion and Garment Chamber of Armenia https://lnkd.in/eFkwUxJv

We’re so excited to start the year with a bit of Positive News thank you for this feature Lucy Purdy talking about our “no waste” practices ahead of the The Good Clothes Show touching on how I see the industry changing in the last 10 years of being in the sustainable space. I remain hopeful that everyone in the supply chain is willing and ready to make positive changes that will ensure a better future putting our planet and people first. Beautiful photo by the super talented force Olga de la Iglesia styled by Daniela Benaim

I was honoured to show Anciela’s work at Yerevan Fashion Week with FASHION SCOUT and the Fashion and Garment Chamber of Armenia as the UK sustainable guest brand. A message of HOPE that redefines our role as a fashion brand and invites the audience to interact and contribute to the finale piece was among the highlights of the show. Thank you, Martyn Roberts, Elen Manukyan and Vahan Khachatryan for having me and showing me beautiful Armenia and your wonderful community, and special thanks to Orsola de Castro for connecting us. Photos by Asatur Yesayants and Arnos Martirosyan Yerevan Fashion Week is sponsored by Yerevan municipality, as well as funded by the UK International Development from the UK government and the British Embassy in Yerevan, Private Sector Development and Technical Vocational Education and Training (PSD TVET) in Armenia project, commissioned by the German Government and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and British Council Armenia

More highlights of our London Fashion Week British Fashion Council event creating a space to slow down, feel and touch what sustainable fashion can be and explore how we artists, designers and entrepreneurs play a key roll in building a just and collaborative future in Fashion and other creative industries. 

We showcased a especial selection of our new collection “Echoes of Earth” in this intimate setting including our deconstructed HOPE ponchos, the broken heart jackets, our banner robe as a guest book ( an interactive pieces that keeps growing) these pieces were made using reclaimed deadstock materials and no-waste patterns techniques. Featuring some special photos by Lauren Cremer, nails by Leftbyaliens by Charlotte Hogben and some bags by Koua Studio. We hosted a panel talk about Latinx entrepreneurship in Fashion and music with my friend and long time collaborator Rosa Cecilia who graced us with her performance and influencer Erika Alvarez moderated by our Creative Director Jennifer Droguett Key takeaways included how collaboration and transparency is key to building a business as well as finding your own identity beyond minority stereotypes to create something new. 

Thank you Monmouth Kitchen for hosting us and our sponsors Casa Don Ramón Ruta Maya Rum and Collagen Super dose 
Photos by Lauren Cremer & Ben Reilly

“Echoes of Earth” summer show film at the Southbank Centre presented at London Fashion Week City Wide Celebration British Fashion Council This immersive fashion presentation reimagines the role of fashion in an era of environmental challenges. Responding to Tavares Strachan’s work You Belong Here, Anciela invites the audience to collectively reflect on this statement, and envision a sustainable and just future. A poetic act on why we belong here and we occupy the space in our societies while playing with different perspectives and movement. https://lnkd.in/eF8hqFWX

Incredibly proud to represent UK sustainable fashion as part of this trade mission supported by the British Consulate general, Hong Kong Trade Development Council and #greatcampaign in the amazing city of Hong Kong at #centrestage for #hongkongfashionweek The UK pavilion, curated by Toby Crispy and Estethica fashion featuring eight pioneering sustainable fashion labels: Anciela E.L.V. DENIM Patrick McDowell PLC (Planet Loving Company) Revival The R Collective ROKSANDA and Vivere London   Two major events lit up the CENTRESTAGE stage:   ✨ Roksanda Ilinčić MBE in collaboration with Vogue Hong Kong for the '𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫' session. ✨ A discussion on Circular Fashion in the UK and Hong Kong with Dr. Christina Dean Orsola de Castro Jennifer Droguett Alex Adamson and Rosette A.   Thank you for having me it was truly a fantastic experience

Some highlights of our summer show “Echoes of Earth” at the Southbank Centre Inspired by Tavares Strachan piece “You belong here” I used letters as a starting point for this collection. I loved the graphic aspect of Tavares work and playing with different perspectives of how these letters can be worn and move with the body while carrying a hidden word. It was a lovely experiment to have interactive moments with the audience and see everyone keen and involved. This show touched on many topics we have worked on in the past 5 years, addressing the role of Fashion within the climate crisis while creating safe and educational spaces to talk and interact with future ideas around sustainability, migration, dance, music poetry and our shared responsibility towards the environment. Credits Creative Direction: Jennifer Droguett Production: Southbank Centre Design Production: Jennifer Droguett & Eduard Snoeren Photography: Naomi Ngoo Richmond Choreographer: @anna Alvarez Movement Director: @michela_di_felice Makeup: @dandelgado_ Hair: @soulkitten  Nails:@leftbyaliens Charlotte Hogben Models: @nyxcin
@lisa.elde
@shiivone 
@histriasoler1
@viva_msimang
@mr.candy_clay
@alwaysmargi 
@jessicariveraramy 
Set assistant and runner: Juliana Caviedes Tello Makeup assistants:
@kellymendiola
Sneha Surendran
@_eoinwhelan_ Hair Assistants: @hairbyvillsstudio 
@rachelarikehair_ Live music (Auka) @viva_msimang Jewerelly @wink_atelier Dressers: Ana Marques, Sosa Nnanna, Anuki Bothata Jacquard Fabric by Alice Timmis PR: Limitée PR Southbank Centre’s summer programme in collaboration with Flawa Special thanks to  Colleen, Amelie and Ruth

I’m beyond excited to invite you to “Echoes of Earth,” our summer show at Southbank Centre, join us to celebrate 5 years of Anciela with this immersive fashion presentation. Inspired by Tavares Strachan's "You Belong Here” from his amazing exhibition at the Hayward gallery “There is Light Somewhere” that really made me think about space and visibility and how we use our art to connect and tell stories during a time of environmental crisis. I left hopeful and inspired and I can’t wait to show you what I’ve been working on with my super talented Anciela family. We’ll be exploring all these topics through dance, music, poetry and of course experimental fashion. Date: Saturday 3rd of August 2024 Location: Riverside Terrace, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX  Time: 2 - 4 pm Open to all

Anciela exhibiting at The Sustainable Angle 2024 Future fabric expo as part of British Fashion Council Low carbon transition programme. A wonderful initiative dedicated to SMEs to learn and consult with circular leading experts to generate a report contributing to UK net zero goals. I’m really excited to be part of the third cohort. Exhibiting long side great brands such as E.L.V. DENIM Patrick McDowell Richard James Savile Row Sustainable material choices still have the biggest impact when it comes to decarbonisation. We presented our recycled jacquard jacket made with British recycled yarns via iinouiio: Recycled Textiles developed with my friend and textile expert Alice Timmis And our halter neck top made with Irish hemp and linen jacquard and naturally dyed in London by Mariana Leyva from Studio Kuhu and “printed” by changing the PH of the pigments. #anciela