VI*VA:
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VI*VA is a latin inspired handcrafted up-cycled bag line. We used up-cycled fabrics, leather, natural fibers and metal hardware that was created by Adrian Villanueva and myself. The brand name has a double meaning as we incorporated the first two letters of both our last names. Villanueva and Vasquez. Adrian being from Argentina and my parents from El Salvador we infused the brand with our latin heritage. "Viva" in the Spanish language means to "Live" and is also used as a phrase to give a rally or cheer on.
Adrian was a craftsmen with the sewing machine and was taught by his uncle. I used my design skills and creative eye to assemble the materials into useable pieces.
We used uncommon materials as coffee bean sacks and incorporated the graphics into bag designs. We also used scrapped leather and other odd ended fabrics that would normally be thrown out after a pattern is cut.
Fanny pack concept:
We designed a pattern from using these as reference. We searched online to find unique designs we thought we could create and improve on.
First Prototype Fanny Pack:
Finalized Concept and Product Shots:
Examples of other bags types:
Ponchos:
Made with the outdoors and camping in mind. Using fleece lining and accents. Durable top material and mix fabric accents.
Urbano Shoulder Bag:
Original design and hand screen printed. Modern pop culture influence mixed with latin imagery and color.
Craft Lake City event:
First year entering as a retailer. We did two years back to back that where both a huge success.
Screen Print Business Cards:
Used old thift store vinly album covers and screen printed our logo and design on the inside.
A one-off highly intricate leather side bag made and designed by Adrian,
A few of our happy customers.
