alpaca blue

Revel in style this holiday season in this handsome sweaters from Peruvian designer Fernando Cano. Soft textures, tonal color palettes and a relaxed fit will make these your go-to layer for warmth, comfort and style. Knit of 100% alpaca fibers finished with a wide rib crew-neck, sleeve cuff and hem.

Evoking the blues and purples of distant mountains, Fernando Cano knits a sweater of vibrant geometry. He works in luxurious alpaca wool, long prized for its lightweight warmth. The open front forms a collar, which can be zipped to create a warm turtleneck.

Artisan Ana Fernandez of Peru designs this men's long-sleeve pullover sweater made from luxuriously soft 100% alpaca wool. In shades of blue, green, burgundy, and ivory, the striped sweater features a variety of geometric patterns inspired by traditional motifs.

About her designs, the artisan says, “For me, designing is a fusion of ideas. I blend fashion trends with my own favorite sources of inspiration, which are Victorian textiles and our Peruvian culture. I love designing apparel of alpaca wool and cotton because this really makes a contribution to society. It lets me give jobs to local people, especially women who want to get ahead and move to central Peru seeking a better future.”

Peru's Briseida Huete designs a fashionable men's pullover knitted from 100% alpaca, featuring spectacular hand-embroidered geometric motifs. With stripes and patterns in an elegant palette of black, grey, Prussian blue, strawberry and ivory hues, the sweater boasts a crew neck, long sleeves and a soft texture that will keep you cozy and warm all winter long.

Artisan Ana Fernandez of Peru designs this men's long-sleeve pullover sweater made from luxuriously soft 100% alpaca wool with a quarter-zip collar. The sweater features dark blue sleeves and a multicolored torso in a variety of geometric patterns inspired by traditional motifs.

About her designs, the artisan says, “For me, designing is a fusion of ideas. I blend fashion trends with my own favorite sources of inspiration, which are Victorian textiles and our Peruvian culture. I love designing apparel of alpaca wool and cotton because this really makes a contribution to society. It lets me give jobs to local people, especially women who want to get ahead and move to central Peru seeking a better future.”

Wilber Calapuja of Peru designs a soft pullover sweater with all the colors of a sunrise over a desert mesa. The V-neck, long sleeve sweater is made with a blend of soft and warm baby alpaca, the fleece from the first shearing of the season that results in the finest fiber, with resilient polyamide and wool. Thick and thin horizontal stripes of amethyst, peach, azure blue are blended with snow white to create layers of color for a casual yet gorgeous look.