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Textiles and design have always been a part of Carolina Kleinman's life. After growing up in a family of South American designers, she traveled the world with a family of her own, settling in the magical town of Tepoztlan, Mexico. In 2005, she founded her eponymous lifestyle brand Carolina K.
Carolina partners with artisans across Mexico, Peru and India to bring her embroidered creations to life, and loves the community she's built in Miami, where she opened her first design studio and store. She's lucky to have created a brand that unites her passions of travel and design, and is passionate about preserving and bringing attention to Latin American design tradition.
The Everydays:
Morning Routine in 5 Words: Herbal mate, chamomile, kundalini yoga, tarot card, chanting
The best product you use in the morning: Chlorophyll with water
Bedtime Routine in 5 Words: Herbal ayurvedic tea, face cleanings and creams, deep breathing and mantras
The best product you use at night: Crème Riche Anti-Aging Night Cream by Tata Harper
Who you spend your days with: My lovely team and my dog
Who you spend your evenings with: Husband and kids
Favorite Work Outfit: My tencel jacket and my hat and all my jewelry collection
Go-To Coffee or Tea Order: Matcha latte
The tv show or movie you always recommend: The True Cost
The takeout dish you can’t live without: Acai bowl
The dish you make when you have friends over: Cheese board and grilled vegetables
The Special Days:
Favorite Vacation Destination: Greek islands
Favorite “Fancy” Look (clothes, shoes, bags, jewels!): The Lena Kaftan and my jewelry collection
Favorite Show / Concert / Performer you’ve seen: Alma the Musical
Favorite way to celebrate yourself: Play music and go to the spa
The best gift you’ve ever received: My grandmother’s bracelet carved in gold with Inca motifs
The Funny Bits:
Your High School Persona: Boss lady
Best Costume You’ve Worn: Mexican Katrina
Your most particular particular (the little thing you’re pickiest about!): Paying attention to detail - god is the details.
Where We Can Find You:
Socials: @carolinakuniverse
Current Location: Miami, FL & Tepoztlán, MX
Favorite Spot to Consume Content: Instagram
Where You Work: Carolina K Headquarters in the Little River District of Miami, FL
More from Carolina:
You’ve spoken a lot about how your travels with family inspired you to start your brand, Carolina K. What were the specific moments that made you realize this was the right path for you?
I’ve been immersed within the fashion industry since I was a young girl. My Latinx heritage and my family’s history in working in textiles and design led me to create my own pieces. After traveling the world and being immersed in music, art, different cultures and nature, I decided to create my own brand in 2005. It has always been my mission to create impeccably made pieces while supporting artisans around the globe to preserve their ancestral techniques and rich cultures.
This year, you opened your Flagship store in Miami. Congrats! How does the experience of shopping and interacting with your product in person change the way you think about merchandising and design?
My collections always tell a story and are inspired by the nature, music, art and architecture of the different places and communities I’ve immersed myself in. With my Design District store, I allow visitors to enter my universe and experience the cultures that have inspired me firsthand. In addition to my collections, the store features pieces made by global artisans that I’ve personally connected with throughout the history of my brand and my world travels and I’m excited to provide a stage to highlight their unique crafts.
What trends in travel, interiors, and art do you expect we’ll see make their way into the fashion space over the next few years?
Anything that is made by human hands and that is long-lasting.
Who are a few women entrepreneurs you admire or whose careers you follow?
Dr. Jane Goodall and Vandana Shiva
Can you share three products from your line which you’re most excited about right now?
- My newest homeware collection that is painted in 24k gold, The Golden Animals Collection.
- The new Inae Dress.
- The handmade Lia dress.
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