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Colombian artisan-embroidered swim, bolder maximalist prints
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Brand profile
Juan de Dios
Colombian label making reversible printed swimwear and resort wear rooted in Pacific-coast craft, founded in Cali in 2017.
CaliOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Juan de Dios
Juan de Dios is a Colombian resort and swimwear label founded in Cali in 2017 by Maria Fernanda Valencia, named after a beach on the country's Pacific coast. Its core is reversible bikinis and one-pieces in UV-50 Lycra and recycled polyester, alongside kaftans, blouses, tailoring, kidswear and homeware. Prints draw on Colombian craft and landscape, from chontaduro fruit to the sombrero vueltiao, with artisan embroidery made in local women's workshops. Signature pieces include the Sunset Waves top and Saint-Tropez one-piece. It sells direct-to-consumer, plus a separate Colombian site, and via international retailers.
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Brand facts
- Founded
- 2017
- Origin
- Cali, Colombia
- Made in
- Colombia
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Quiet luxury