everyday dresses

By Luisa Villavicencio, this handsome sweater is cozy but lightweight. Ribbed textures are knitted of natural cotton in ivory with subtle green hues, with three capirona wood buttons. "My family cultivates cotton in several natural colors – jade, ixcaco (cocoa) and ivory, or crude cotton," the Guatemalan designer says. "In fact, people are surprised to learn that no dyes are used. The family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton, to weaving it and transforming it into apparel."

Warm red and orange mingle with blue, grey and charcoal in this cozy men's sweater. By Fernando Cano, the alpaca wool design features a zippered turtleneck. It is knitted of luxurious alpaca wool, long prized for its lightweight warmth.

Wilber Calapuja knits a long Aran-style tunic sweater that reaches to the knees to pair with tall boots for stylish warmth. The Andean artisan works in soft grey baby alpaca, the fine fleece from the season's first shearing. Dress it up or down — its neutral tone goes with everything.

Braided knit accents decorate the elegant v-neckline that crowns Pia Zavala's newest design. Made with a soft combination of alpaca, acrylic and wool yarns, this graceful grey pullover captures Peru's sophistication in the motifs adorning its comfortable style, whose long sleeves and ribbed cuffs allow for a cozy sensation perfect for a winter outing.