
Manuela Álvarez
Manuela Álvarez is the founder of MAZ, a Colombian brand that champions 'slow fashion' through sustainable practices and the preservation of traditional artisanal techniques. With over a decade of experience collaborating with indigenous and traditional communities, she emphasizes the importance of cultural heritage and ethical craftsmanship in fashion. Her recent collaboration with Adidas Originals for the 'Raíz de Fénix' collection celebrates Colombian women and aims to blend urban style with rich cultural narratives.
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Manuela Álvarez is a Colombian designer who showcased her work at Colombiamoda 2026, which Pineda attended.
los diseñadores del país que ya han marcado sus primeros meses en Casa de NariñoEl Tiempo·
Colombia· 2026-09-14
Manuela Álvarez, founder of MAZ, spoke with EL TIEMPO about this project and the work that the communities did.
Con técnicas artesanas y sostenibles, Adidas Originals lanza su primera colección con una diseñadora colombianaEl Tiempo·
Colombia· 2025-03-08











