Anciela
Anciela is a London-based sustainable luxury womenswear label founded in 2019 by Colombian-Chilean Designer Jennifer Droguett. Named after her Colombian grandparents, Angel and Graciela, the brand reflects her cultural heritage mixed with experimental tailoring. Jennifer graduated from AMFI in Amsterdam in 2015 and has worked with renowned designers like Viktor & Rolf, House of Holland, and emerging talents such as Richard Malone, Sabinna, Supriya Lele, and Phoebe English.
Anciela blends Latin folklore with an outsider’s perspective from living in London, drawing inspiration from art, literature, and historical costumes. The brand celebrates sustainability and circularity, producing everything locally in London, using recycled yarns, upcycling pre-loved materials, and promoting regenerative practices that foster collaborative and ethical relationships supporting local artisans and makers.
But Anciela is more than just a fashion label; it’s a movement. Through education and innovative technologies like AR, the brand empowers consumers to embrace conscious consumption.
Moreover, it serves as a sanctuary for Latinx creatives, amplifying their voices and celebrating their heritage. The brand has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, L’officiel, Metal and Forbes among other independent publications. Recently participated as a panellist in Billie Eilish’s Overheated event.
- Listing ID: 3421
- Contact: Jennifer Droguett Espinosa
- What are your aspirations and plans for the future?: We are committed to keep experimenting and improving our learning into regenerative practices with culture and collaboration at the forefront of our practice. Growing our sustainable Fashion community and engaging with our surroundings to give back to our local ecosystems.
- What types of projects are you interested in working on through Future Fashion Factory?: We are applying for the B2B Sustainable Transition Fund.