Ethical Fashion Knitwear Statement
Graciela Huam seamlessly blends Dutch and Peruvian traditions, based in Lima and Endhoven.
The Baby Alpaca and Pima Cotton clothing referent takes its heritage and inspiration from The Netherlands and Peru, countries that inform and guide its work. Its inspiration, the vibrant Peruvian culture with the Dutch avant-garde design.
Graciela Huam’s concept collections are born in The Netherlands and they are designed and manufactured in Peru by Knit-Lab Peru team.
Its design is characterized by the unique combination of superb quality, innovative craftsmanship, sustainable lifestyle, playful vibe, fair trade practices, and traditional techniques handmade of knitwear in Peru, using only the most exclusive raw materials include Peruvian Baby Alpaca, Merino Wool, Organic Cotton and the sought-after Pima Cotton.
Grace Wouters Huamanchumo is Peruvian and she lives currently in The Netherlands. She founded GRACIELA HUAM in 2017 bringing together European design, craft innovation, statement designs, sophistication and sustainable lifestyle combined with the traditional techniques of knitwear in Peru.
It was featured in different media such as Vogue Mexico, LÓfficial Mexico, Up Next Designer, Latin American Fashion Summit-LAFs and many more.
Also, she is co-founder of KNIT-LAB PERU, a Fair Trade certified manufacturer, specialist in knitting and sourcing of natural fibers. Focused on the traceability of its developments and production.
Likewise, Winner of the Peruvian Company of the Year 2021 Award by virtue of the outstanding performance and business management during the last annual period of 2021: Start-Up Exporter category.
Her first stop started in the department of Puno in Peru, located in the south of the country. This place is characterized by its natural resources, its working people and the majestic landscape of Lake Titicaca. Grace was involved in the natural beauty of the city, the impressive knitting work of the craftspeople and the high Andean plateau of alpacas.
All its garments are made by passionate and skilled Peruvian craftspeople. The results are versatile collections of knitwear, high-end craftsmanship pieces with a contemporary and ready-to-wear style.
Graciela Huam is a sustainable business committed to partnering with local entrepreneur artisans and entrepreneurs. Currently, working in partnership with 65 families, a talented group of artisans certified to make Graciela Huam a fair-trade clothing brand.
Its design work is founded on respect for nature, universal human rights, and economic justice: “We follow the principals of responsible and sustainable production, using traditional methods to achieve a quality that is superior to industrially made products. We believe in social respect, education, and sustainability for our communities in Peru”.
Another link of the chain is its raw material:
“We employ fair trade principles with our suppliers, and we adhere to the Peruvian production regulations concerning environmental obligations.
Our suppliers deliver the finest Peruvian Alpaca and Pima Organic Cotton, empathizing in the improvement of the Alpaca and Cotton fibre through breeding programs in the highlands and Coast north in Peru, which are essential to raising animals and plants with excellent fibre”.
Grace’s statement: “Knitwear will always be a good investment, and just like a work of art can create a truly iconic end result. The choice of fabrics and sustainable production of our knitted garments combined with this unique technique will reveal to you the high dedication and passion we feel for our work”.
