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White and Purple Baby Alpaca Blend Hooded Sweater Coat, 'Hypnotic Purple'

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White and Purple Baby Alpaca Blend Hooded Sweater Coat, 'Hypnotic Purple'

5.0 (artist rating)

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Purple swirls hypnotically across a white sweater coat. Knitted of a luxurious baby alpaca wool blend, this long cardigan is Vari Garcia's design. The coat features a cozy hood, purple trim and bronze-finish buttons. Baby alpaca is the highly prized fleece from the season's first shearing.

For a sleeker fit, it does not have pockets.

Made in Peru

  • 90% alpaca, 10% nylon, zamac buttons
  • Features a button closure
  • Dry cleaning recommended
  • Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
  • Free Gift Wrap? No
  • Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
  • 0.54 kgs
  • 1.2 lbs
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Vari Garcia

Meet the Artist

Artfully crafted by Vari Garcia from Andes.

 

Meet the Artist

Vari Garcia

Vari Garcia

5.0 (artist rating)

"I love to experiment with new colors and textures and, at the same time, with figures and images from the Incas. In this way, we are sharing our Andean culture with the world."

"I was born in the city of Cuzco, where I lived until I was 16. Then I moved to Arequipa to study commercial engineering... and international business. These studies gave me the basis to rescue our Peruvian traditions and develop designs that showcase the textures and colors of our Andean textile arts.

"I traveled a lot in Peru, learning from and working with very kind people who taught me the art of alpaca wool colored with natural dyes, how to spin, knit and weave. I added a bit of design and tried to combine these fabric arts with modern fashion trends.

"I've loved design since I was a young girl and I always wanted to create new looks with essence and history. The best way I've found is to work together with artisan communities in Cuzco, the place where I was born. The work we do together is most satisfying. These are true artisans who are always willing to learn and create new designs, and they carry out their work with love and dedication.

"Alpaca artistry is unique. I love working with these materials — they have wonderful qualities! We tint the yarn with natural dyes. Over time, I've modernized and adapted my design style to today's fashions. Crocheted trim is a unique finishing and makes the person wearing our apparel feel comfortable, fresh, trendy and connected with the environment.

"I'm a commercial engineer and my specialty is business design and international fashion. These studies gave me the basis for rescuing our Peruvian traditions and developing designs that show off the textures and colors of our Andean textile arts.

"My inspiration comes from my country and from the city of Cuzco. I love to experiment with new colors and textures and, at the same time, with figures and images from the Incas. In this way, we are sharing our Andean culture with the world.

"We also try to generate more jobs and a better quality of life for our collaborators because, together, we all share the same goal. That is to offer shoppers the best designs and quality as well as the essence of the Andes."

"I give thanks to God and I'm grateful to my family. The have always believed in me. They are the reason I pursue my dreams. I believe we are united in our differences and are able to create an ambience of happiness and harmony. We can share with others through love. This is why I enjoy what I do each day with my mind, heart and soul. I try to show this in my designs."

In 2013, Vari Garcia was named Ambassador of International Fashion in the Melange Fashion Show in the USA for her alpaca designs, and for promoting this incredible natural fiber worldwide. She won an award for innovation from Peru's tourism sector in 2017 and in the US State Department's Young Leaders of America Initiative in 2018.

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This item is available for backorder and will ship within 2 to 8 weeks. Artists love to get backorders. Placing a backorder ensures that the artisan will do their best to create and deliver your item to our local office for shipment.

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WOMEN S M L XL XXL
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
BUST 35 - 36 37 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48
WAIST 27 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 33 34 - 36 38 - 40
HIPS 37 - 38 39 - 40 42 - 43 45 - 46 49 - 50
MEN S M L XL XXL
CHEST 36 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48 50 - 52
WAIST 30 - 32 32 - 34 35 - 37 38 - 41 43 - 45
NECK 14 - 14.5 15 - 15.5 16 - 16.5 17 - 17.5 18 - 18.5
SLEEVE 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5
FINDING YOUR SIZE

Take your measurements with the tape measure over your under garments. If your measurements fall between sizes you may prefer the next larger size. Inseam, skirt and dress lengths vary by style and will be listed in the item description. Our sweaters are knit in standard American sizes, however actual measurements vary by style.

BUST / CHEST

Measure around the fullest part of chest under the arms and over the shoulder blades keeping the tape measure level.

WAIST

Measure around the smallest part of the waist keeping the tape measure comfortably loose. Most garments use the low waist measurement noted below.

LOW WAIST

Measure around the body approximately 1.5" below the natural waist (above). This is the area where most pants and skirts actually fit.

HIPS

Standing with your heels together, measure around the fullest part of the body approx 7"-8" below the waist.

NECK

Measure around the base of the neck keeping the tape measure comfortably loose.

SLEEVE

Bend elbow slightly and starting at the center back of the neck, measure across the shoulder, to the elbow and down to the wrist.

INSEAM

Our standard inseam length for women is 32" and 34" for men; however inseam measurements will vary slightly by style.

 

Belts with buckles are measured in inches that correspond to a waist size however, most people do not wear belts on the waist, they wear them closer to the hips. A buckle belt measurement is take from the end of the "pin" of the buckle to the middle hole on the belt. Generally there are 5 holes for size adjustment, with a 1" space between each, so the middle hole will the be average size of the belt.

For at tie belt (no buckle) measure the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This again is the medium size of the belt.

For a soft fabric tie belt it can be called "1 size fits most" and the entire length of the belt should be measured and listed.

See buckle/tie belt size standards below.

WOMEN S M L XL  
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
inches 26 - 30 28 - 32 31 - 35 34 - 38 38 - 42
cm 76 - 86 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

MEN S M L XL XXL
inches 30 - 34 32 - 36 35 - 39 39 - 43 43 - 47
cm 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5 109 - 119

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

Sash tie length

Lay sash/tie out flat away from the garment and measure from end to end.

Belt with buckle

Measure from the end of the pin of the buckle (where it touches the buckle) to the middle hole.

Belt without buckle

Measure from the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This is will give you the medium size of the belt.

Download our printable ring sizing chart to find the perfect fit!

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