Otherwise I like to feed my mind with classic music, nature, books and dreams. I have a liking for curious and absurd shapes I see day-to-day on the street. My inspiration comes from various sources. We try to use materials we already have, with the goal to minimise waste. I usually have the idea of what material I would like to work with. Who or what is your biggest inspiration when creating? Interestingly, I always find myself proud and pleasantly surprised when the pieces fall on different audiences. Since Maqu’s creation, I have always thought about designing pieces that my friends and I would wear, so a free woman or man in mind, with a classic yet experimental style.
I can describe it as “minimal with an edge”. Maqu's style is minimal, but over time it gradually becomes more 'experimental' or playful in our way. With this motivation while growing up surrounded by nature, I have always been committed to spreading the importance of caring for and protecting our ecosystems and people. Since I was very young I had the idea of creating a project that would help me to combine fashion with social issues. Growing up in Peru, I have seen injustices. Our design and practicability are combined with social, ecological and sustainable vision. All garments are made in Germany and Peru. Additionally, upcycled pieces and limited editions form a particularly important part of the Maqu label. We keep traditional techniques alive through our limited alpaca collections. We focus on classical and practical shapes using the finest organic fabrics. Maqu, directly inspired by my nickname, was founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany. We caught up with Berlin-born fashion brand Maqu to discuss how sustainability is built into its foundations, from the garments through to its ethos and future plans.
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