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THE BEST NEW FIRMS
** Alessandra Petersen .** The geometric lines of Petersen's garments pay homage to the motifs and patterns of the Amazonian tribes and Bauhaus tapestries through traditional sewing techniques. the most beautiful are the long capes adorned with feathers and the necklaces with silk fringes, ideal to wear with monochromatic t-shirts and dresses. You will find all this and more in a beautiful colonial boutique from the 1920s (Atahualpa, 479; Miraflores).
** Shield .** Graduated from Central Saint Martins School in London, Chiara Macchiavello and her sister Giuliana , are inspired by Peruvian landscapes and its people to develop a firm "dedicated to design and committed to its heritage." Julia works organic and pima cotton and baby alpaca fabrics . Everything comes out of the Escudo workshop, which you can visit by appointment. Andean artisans print their designs on fabrics, which are then made into custom-made long coats and ponchos. Since its launch in 2013, the sisters have not stopped showing their collections in Europe and the United States, as well as at Lima Fashion Week. Nowadays, its products are aimed at its clients in New York, Mexico and Europe (Juan Fanning, 108, Barranco; tel. +51 1256 7504).
** Lama .** Nature, art, the mystical and the mechanical inspire the architect's drawings Neil Gayoso in t-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts and dresses, which are part of the designer's organic cotton signature from Lima Sarah Vilchez . The store, in addition to selling sophisticated shoes, leather bags and stationery products, houses the workshop where almost all its garments are made (Jr. Gonzales Prada, 325, Miraflores; tel. +51 1445 0114).
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** Ayni .** It means "today for you, tomorrow for me" in Quechua, a nod to cooperation and reciprocity. AYNI tries to preserve the meaning of its name through initiatives such as the creation of quality jobs for women. His style is Nordic, minimalist and carefree (but chic). Its fabrics, such as alpaca, are made by local artisans and offer a contemporary cut and avant-garde elements, such as the use of leather and the suede (Jr. Gonzales Prada, 355, Miraflores; tel. +51 1241 4539).
** Lorena Pestana .** After spending time learning tribal jewelry techniques in the Amazonian city of Saint Mary of Snow , Pestana began shaping pieces inspired by mythological figures, floral motifs and pre-Columbian cultures in 2002, when she opened her atelier in the peruvian capital . Her latest collection, and the most special for her, is Amor Animal, based on the mochica mochica animal collection, whose iconography – owl, frog, eagle, hummingbird – is full of great symbolism (General Borgoño, 770, Miraflores; tel. +51 1446 4033).
THE BEST CULTURE
** Mate .** The very good relationship of the renowned Peruvian photographer mario testino with Kate Moss, Madonna and Princess Diana is documented in a total of five galleries in this beautifully restored mansion. Also the white dress that Lady Di wore is exhibited here during the relaxed photo session she did with Testino two months before he died in 1997. The store is very successful thanks to the printed photos and the artist's books (Pedro de Osma, 409, Barranco; tel. +51 1251 7755 ).
THE BEST STOP
** Dédalo .** Arranged in an airy colonial house in artsy Barranco, the rooms, facing the central space, are rented out to independent fashion and interior designers and boutique owners. Cushions printed with dogs with a bow tie They coexist with hand-embroidered pendants. You'll love the ethnic fabric and leather bags and camera straps from Siblings Army (Avenida Sáenz Peña, 295, Barranco; tel. +51 1652 5400).
THE BEST INTERIORS
** Plantique .** The landscapers Diana Maple Y Mariana Letts they opened the shop to demonstrate innovative ways to color the most modern homes green. The couple offers a wide range of hanging pots, porous cement pots, pots with succulent tropical flowers , as well as terrariums, crochet cacti and jewelry inspired by botany (Pedro de Osma, 106, Barranco; tel. +51 1477 4065) .
Puna
** Puna .** Started as a boutique Peruvian art and design in the city of Cuzco. Its second headquarters an old house in Barranco which it shares with Plantique, sells Scandinavian, mid-century and pre-Columbian furniture and lamps by the designer owners, as well as decorative pieces by local artists, cassettes and vinyl , kaleidoscopic ceramics, books, magazines... (Pedro de Osma, 106, Barranco; tel. +51 1477 4065) .
** Premiums .** The aforementioned, Augusta Pastor Y Macarena Belaunde , united their respective passions for Nordic design and antiques in this concept store in an old adobe house in Miraflores. Peruse curiosities like staghorn chandeliers, Tolix Marais chairs with ikat velvet cushions, and juju hats from Cameroon. In his own words: “ My cousin and I travel the world bringing curiosities that fascinate us ”. And since the experience is far from the masses, you have to find out its address on request from the web _ (tel. +51 1678 4410) _.
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THE BEST FOR SLEEPING
**Hotel B.** Behind the ornate facade of this charming 1920s villa there's a chic restaurant and high-ceilinged rooms with vintage furniture and artwork. Visit his bar on Friday: it's perfect for a standing chat. If you can, book room 224 , with French windows opening onto a balcony overlooking tree-lined Calle San Martín. The sea breeze reaches the bed (Sáenz Peña, 204, Barranco; tel. +51 1206 0800; HD: from €400).
* Article published in 104, March 2017
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Hotel B