Draft:Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski
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Comment: Possibly notable - can you provide references for the entries in the "Accomplishments" section? ~Liancetalk 21:58, 13 December 2023 (UTC)
A Chicana Fashion Designer, Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, utilizes reclaimed fabrics and upcycled materials to create one-of-a-kind garments and accessories for men and women. In 2013, she opened up a sewing studio in San Diego, CA, named Sew Loka[1], where she is welcoming BIPOC[2] and disadvantaged communities through affordable handmade garments and accessories. "Making your own clothes is a way to have endless creativity and challenge ways you can express yourself." - Rodríguez-Biezunski
Background[edit]
Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski was influenced by her immigrant parents into gaining the passion of sewing. Her father was an owner of a denim factory in San Francisco, CA, while her mother would stay at home to sew clothes for the family. [3] When she began to sew, she created one-of-a-kind accessories for her friends and family. The materials she would get hands on were cheap and upcycled, usually would be zero cost.
At the age 25, Claudia took the decision to leave her receptionist job to pursue her dream of opening up her own sewing studio by moving to San Diego, California. In 2013, she opened a sewing studio, and the brand, "Sew Loka," was born.
Sew Loka[edit]
A clothing brand, and a sewing studio that is located in the neighborhood of Barrio Logan in San Diego, California. This studio is considered to be a creative place where unique designs are created.[3] As of today, Claudia is sustaining her business, Sew Loka, by sewing one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories for men and women. Sew Loka is a punk-based DIY streetwear clothing brand, combining tradition and the celebration of Latino culture to blur social norms through affordable, environmentally aware handcrafted products. [4] She's built the brand creating one-of-a-kind wearable designs that inspires her rich cultural heritage and Chicano identity.
Eco fashion Fast fashion Upcycling
Accomplishments[edit]
Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski speaks at the Women's Musuem of California in San Diego, CA. (2022)
Sew Loka hosts a Sewing Workshop at NIKE World Headquarters. (2022)
Sew Loka featured in "The Art of San Diego's Chicano Culture" (2022)
Sew Loka hosts a "Sip and Stitch" for Planned Parenthood's Holiday Event, Mujeres Brew House (2022)
Sew Loka featured in the San Diego Magazine. (2023)
Sew Loka took over the WNDR Musuem in downtown San Diego, CA. (2023)
Sew Loka presents "Definitely Denim" A Vintage Denim Jacket Art Show (2023)
Sew Loka featured on KPBS: "Chicana fashion designer sewing together a beautiful life in Barrio Logan." (2023)
Sew Loka featured in The Invisible Panchos, New Music Video for "The Reign" (2023)
Sew Loka featured on PBS, Samantha Brown's "Places To Love" (2023)
References[edit]
- ^ "Our Story". Sew Loka.
- ^ "The BIPOC Project". The BIPOC Project.
- ^ a b Becerril, Roxana (13 September 2023). "The Chicana Designer Behind Barrio Streetwear Brand Sew Loka". San Diego Magazine.
- ^ "BELatina News: Meet Claudia, the Creative Genius Behind the Sew Loka Brand". Sew Loka. 6 October 2021.
- ^ "Updates". Sew Loka. 11 March 2024.