Kari Alexandra Rodriguez

Kari Alexandra Rodriguez

Collection
Image: Line Up

Mary Lou

This collection’s origin lies in the photo collages my grandmother, Mary Lou, created of herself, showcasing her maximalist, carefree lifestyle. It is an assemblage of my American and Peruvian family, brought together through the amalgamation of crafts from my heritage. From my mom’s side, I explored my grandmother’s iconic American fashion sense— vibrant vintage clothing, layered statement necklaces, countless rings paired with her sparkly purple nails, and knitwear, inspired by the hats she crocheted.
From my dad’s side, I incorporate motifs from my uncle’s surrealist artwork, the intricate Peruvian wood-carved furniture in my dad’s childhood home, and silver, reflecting my family’s history in the silver business in Peru. I empower my upbringing by collaging my roots eclectically. 
Image: Grandma Mary Lou
Image: Family Peruvian Furniture
Image: Leather Laser Cutting
Image: Uncle's Surreal Paintings
Image: Stack Necklace Motif Top
Image: Skirt with Beaded Fringe and Metal Inserts
Image: Handmade Jewelry
Image: Look 1 - Midnight Mary Lou
Image: Look 2 - Beads of Her Time
Image: Look 3 - Never Enough Necklaces
Image: Swarovski Bead Sponsorship
Image: Look 4 - La Pintura Surrealista
Video: Full Length Film
Image: Photographer: Sharmeen Chaudhary
Talent: Anaya Miller, Mylan Tran-Roark, Sarah Ocul, Tenny Zhang
Stylist: Ky Pena
Production Designer: Genesis Soto
MUA/Hair: Isabella Kattan

Bio

Kari Alexandra Rodriguez, raised in Miami, FL, discovered her passion for design at Design & Architecture Senior High, where she studied both fine arts and fashion. She later pursued fashion design at Parsons School of Design.

Kari’s work reflects a strong foundation in fine arts and craftsmanship, which she integrates into her sketchbooking process. She presented collections in France and Naples, Florida, earned a Swarovski sponsorship, and built a large creative community by sharing her process on social media.

Following an internship at Lafayette 148, she developed a focus on knitwear and creating textiles. She also focuses on material manipulation, including dyeing, beading, weaving, and jewelry making.

Kari aspires to enter the world of luxury fashion, with the long-term goal of becoming a Creative Director and launching her own brand.

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