ABOUT ILSE JARA
Born in Paraguay in 1990, Ilse Jara studies Fashion
Design at Universidad Americana of Asunción in
her own country and, soon after, moves to Milan
to develop her designer's skills further . She enrols
in the Fashion Design & Production Management
Master at Istituto Marangoni, where she
graduates in 2012.
Interested in exploring the possibility of merging
technological innovations and a modern aesthetic
with natural materials and traditional techniques
developing her own DNA through fabric
manipulation and textures.
Ilse launches her eponymous brand in 2010. Ever
since she's been taking part in all the major
fashion events in Paraguay, she has also
showcased her collections at International
platforms as New York Fashion Week, London
Fashion Week and Dubai Fashion Week and
collaborating with global brands as SAMSUNG
and EPSON.
purpose
“Our purpose is to develop high quality wearable art, contemporary designs that combine uniqueness with exclusivity, using craftsmanship inspired by the beauty of nature and the principles of science.
using craftsmanship inspired by the beauty of nature and the principles of science.
We are committed to generating awareness by harmonizing nature-inspired creativity with technology in production and communication.
Through our wearable art, we aim to connect people with their inner power, using color theory, energetic materials and sculptural textures to transform clothing into a profound expression of personal and artistic identity.”
AWARDS & RECOGNITION OVERVIEW
IFS (International Fashion Showcase of the BFC – London, 2014)
Mention of Honor over more than 40 countries.
BID (Bienal Iberoaméricana de Diseño – Madrid, 2015)
Paraguayan representative.
WGSN Futures Awards (London, 2016)
Nominee of the “Avery Dennison Best emerging talent” category,
over more than 50 countries.
La Aguja Fashion Awards (Asunción, 2016)
Winner Designer of the year.
La Aguja Fashion Awards (Asunción, 2017)
Winner Designer of the year.
BID (Bienal Iberoaméricana de Diseño - Washington, 2017)
Paraguayan representative.
Italian Fashion Ambassador (Asunción, 2018)
Nominee by the Italian Embassy in Paraguay.
IM Ambassador and Mentor (Marangoni Milano, 2019)
Nominee for Istituto Marangoni Global.