Castro’s personality resonates in each of her creations. She is fearless and feminine. Delicate and down-to-earth. Refined and regal. Intelligent and independent. Exotic and enchanting. With an eye suited to discover and uncover the beauty and grace that surrounds her, Ms. Castro feeds her passion of creating breathtaking, exquisite luxury through her love of travel, architecture, culture and art. Adriana Castro designs her Collections with a distinct purpose and focus – one of casual chic and discreet luxury. Her vision is that the handbags and accessories from each of her Collections become the “magic wand” of a woman’s wardrobe. Handbags and accessories from each of the Collections can very simply be mixed and matched; their versatility gives women the option to wear each piece with the finest couture or the simplest of casual. Castro practices a hands-on design philosophy, from beginning to end. She spends countless hours working with cherished artisans in their tanneries of Italy and Spain , and relishes her time and energy used for all of the creative collaborations within the Adriana Castro atelier in Colombia. No matter the piece, an Adriana Castro design is rich yet delicate, supple yet sturdy. When holding a genuine piece from the Collection, one can understand the scope of quality and elegance that each handbag and accessory truly embodies. These one-of-a-kind, handmade artisan pieces are timeless, wearable works of art for the most discriminating, stylish women of any age. Bold, sensual textures and colors give every piece in Ms. Castro’s Collections extraordinary character and personality. Adriana Castro has grown into a highly regarded international luxury brand; as her designs evolve, Ms. Castro has embraced new technologies within the design, treatment and production of her luxurious leathers. This innovative approach continues to expand Ms. Castro’s creative horizons and position this exceptional brand at the forefront of modern luxury. AWARDS AND ACCOLADES…
The fashion industry has recognized Ms. Castro’s talent on various occasions; in 2007 Gen Art presented Ms. Castro with the Fresh Faces in Fashion Award for Accessory Design. In 2009, she received the Independent Handbag Designer Award for “Audience Fan Favorite.” In 2010, Ms. Castro received the Handbago Award for “Best Designer of the Year.” Ms. Castro was nominated four times for The Fashion Group International Rising Star Award and was honored to win the “Icons of Style” Award in NYC. Most recently, Adriana Castro received the key to the City of Miami. Adriana Castro handbags are loved and carried by celebrities and fashion influencers including Kendall Jenner, Sarah Jessica Parker, Olivia Palermo, Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria, Kim Kardashian, Shakira, Heidi Klum and Audrina Patridge. Five Adriana Castro bags were featured in the movie S*x and the City 2. The Collection is available exclusively at luxury retailers worldwide.
