Belgian-designed knitwear brand known for its use of fine Peruvian fibers like baby alpaca and Pima cotton.
ORIGIN
Belgium
PRICE TIER
premium
SPECIALIZATION
WOMEN
Founded in 2007 from a Belgian-Peruvian love story, Aymara is a knitwear label that merges Belgian design with Peru's rich textile heritage. The brand was started by Belgian engineer Sven Van Gucht and his Peruvian wife, Yannina Esquivias, who established a family-run knitting factory in Arequipa, Peru. This vertical integration allows for complete control over production, ensuring high-quality, long-lasting garments. Aymara's collections for women and children are defined by their use of exceptional natural fibers, including soft Pima cotton for summer and precious baby alpaca and merino wool for winter. The designs are timeless and feminine, with a focus on pure styles, refined details, and a vibrant yet soft color palette. The brand stands as a conscious choice against fast fashion, offering authentic, soulful products rooted in craftsmanship and sustainability. Aymara also supports local communities by offering a small collection of hand-knit accessories, providing an income for women who work from home.
$25.00$127.00
$25.00$122.00
$64.00$145.00
$48.00$106.00
$25.00$127.00
$64.00$145.00
$25.00$127.00
$25.00$122.00
$64.00$145.00
$48.00$106.00
$25.00$127.00
$64.00$145.00

This is the official founder story from the brand's website, detailing the love story between Belgian engineer Sven Van Gucht and Peruvian Yannina Esquivias that led to the creation of the knitwear label and their own factory in Peru.

An interview with co-founder Sven Van Gucht, who discusses the brand's origin, the importance of Merino wool and baby alpaca in their collections, and the brand's design philosophy of creating fully fashioned, long-lasting knitwear.

A concise brand profile from a retail partner that summarizes the founder story of Sven Van Gucht and Yannina Esquivias, highlighting the brand's positioning as an innovative and contemporary knitwear line focused on high-quality, sustainable fabrics.

This page outlines the creative and material direction for the Spring/Summer 2024 women's collection, focusing on the use of sustainable materials like linen, bio-organic cotton, and lightweight baby alpaca as year-round essentials.