Fashion – Nashville

Vari Garcia is an internationally renowned Peruvian fashion designer, currently based in Nashville, who has forged a distinguished career at the intersection of cultural heritage and modern design. As the Lead Designer for INKAMODA, she steers a brand committed to ethical practices and unparalleled quality, proudly holding licenses from Marca Perú (Peru Brand) and Alpaca Brand of Peru. Garcia's vision for INKAMODA is defined by the creation of exclusive and original designs, they are individual works of art, meticulously crafted to celebrate the singularity of the individual. INKAMODA garments are produced using two of Peru’s finest natural resources: Alpaca Fiber: A luxury material celebrated for its exceptional softness, superior warmth without weight, durability, and hypoallergenic properties. Peruvian Cotton: Known for its high quality and vibrant texture, often blended or used alongside alpaca to ensure both comfort and unique design elements. This commitment to exclusivity and quality ensures that clients receive an artistic garment that tells a story. Garcia's impact extends far beyond the runway through her dedication to Socially Responsible Fashion: Empowering Artisan Communities: Her work, which earned recognition from the U.S. Department of State through the YLAI program, focuses on empowering artisan communities. She ensures that this collaboration creates unique pieces with high design value, generating a positive social impact and improving the quality of life for the artisans and their families. Fashion Ambassadorship: Her global standing was further cemented by her appointment as Fashion Ambassador by Melange INC . International Runways: Vari Garcia has showcased her original collections on prestigious international runways, including DC Fashion Week, Chicago Fashion Week, and Perú Moda, underscoring her global reach. "My role as designer for INKAMODA and Fashion Ambassador for Melange INC, along with the YLAI honor, confirms that fashion has the power to transform lives. True elegance resides in being authentically oneself and in the story of empowerment behind every thread. My commitment is to the creation of unique pieces and to generating real opportunities for artisan communities."