Peru in the News
Textiles
From Barney’s to Costco, Peru Has Adapted to Address the Entire US Market
Fast and affordable. Those are the two words Peru wants sourcing managers to add to the list of benefits for producing in the region. While many already recognize the country for high-quality inputs and finished garments, that reputation has also led to...
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As Sweater Season Approaches, Designers Find That Luxury Meets Sustainability In Alpaca
About five years ago, fashion designer Ulla Johnson traveled to Peru for a sourcing trip. It was there she was first introduced to the alpaca fiber at several knitting and weaving cooperatives around Cusco and the Sacred Valley who work...
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Vogue Fall 2018 Coverage – Nicholas K
Their lookbook is a visual love story to Peru that begins in the ruins of Machu Picchu and then winds through salt mines and hot springs until the models find themselves in the sweeping highlands where the alpacas graze on volcanic grass. The clothes were loosely inspired by Morochucos, or Andean cowboys, but the Kunzes also felt a resonance with Alejandro Jodorowsky’s The Holy Mountain, a Surrealist ’70s film whose influence can be seen in the tall peaked hats.
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Peruvian avocado season extended through September
A late start for Peruvian avocados this summer means shippers should be able to stretch supplies into October, said Xavier Equihua, CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Peruvian Avocado Commission. Peruvian avocado promotions usually run from Memorial Day to...
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11 Weird and Wonderful Things to See and Do in Peru
Peru, in all its awe-inspiring glory, is a magical, mystical place still full of mystery, with foods, animals, history, and customs you may have never heard of. Honeymooners and tourists flock to Macchu Picchu for its majestic views of an abandoned Incan...
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Singapore signs open skies agreement with Peru
Under the agreement, airlines of both countries will be able to fly any number of passenger and cargo services between them, as well as to any third country, with no restrictions on capacity, frequency, aircraft type and routing. Cargo carriers from both...
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Tracking condors on the most luxurious train in South America
A specialist tour operator for the country, Aracari, recently launched a tour that takes the Belmond Andean Explorer as the core experience for a broader two-week trip. You start off rebooting from jet lag by the pool at the super-chic Belmond Miraflores Park in Lima – where you periodically find yourself swimming in a cloud that’s rolled in off the sea – then fly to Cusco.
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