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Designer of the evening uniforms for Palacio Nazarenas

December 30, 11 //
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By Fatima Arrieta, Fashion Designer

A design from one of Fatima Arrieta's recent collections

Designing the evening uniforms for Palacio Nazarenas is a really inspiring project. It’s quite unlike previous uniform design work I’ve done, with each piece in one simple style. For Palacio Nazarenas it’s more like doing a mini collection. Every uniform will vary according to each person’s job. So the housekeeper’s outfit has to be quite different from the concierge’s and the waiter’s quite different from the spa attendant’s. The receptionist’s outfit is particularly important, and will be more elaborate—to create a striking first impression.

All the uniforms will have the same mood and elegance, but must be comfortable, safe and practical. Each one will have a strong Peruvian touch. I’ve recently returned from a visit to Cuzco to meet local artisans in and around the city and see samples of their textile work, and I’m bursting with ideas. I can’t yet tell you exactly what materials will be used, but I’m especially interested in work that reflects the Peruvian love of flowers and nature.

Designing the Day Uniforms

December 9, 11 //
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By Jose Miguel Valdivia, Fashion Designer

I’m delighted to have been asked to design the day uniforms for Palacio Nazarenas. I’ve just been walking around the hotel and have come away with a very strong impression of the ancient stonework. If you look carefully at all the old Inca walls you’ll see wonderful shades of grey, pink and beige. These colours are what I plan to bring out in the uniforms.

A design from one of Jose Miguel Valdivia's recent collections.

I don’t want the staff’s clothes to fight with the building. Nor do I want them to reference local costumes. I’m looking to design uniforms that are clean, elegant and even futuristic, in subtle shades but with rich textures. Onto this soft background I’ll add a trim to catch the eye. I’m currently working with weavers and other Cuzco artisans to decide exactly what form this will take.