Zelaya Spring/Summer Accessories coming soon!

After working long hours to finish our Bridal line, we are finally getting ready to launch our Spring/Summer Accessories line! Most of our accessories are made with the historical fabric Manta. Manta is a fabric made out of raw, unbleached, and unprocessed cotton. It has a soft texture and a weave that allows high circulation of air. Manta has been widely used for more than a century in El Salvador, from the early indigenous groups that occupied the area to its modern inhabitants. These accessories are all made in collaboration with talented women artisans from the small town of Panchimalco, El Salvador.

Take a peek and tell us what you think!Women of Panchimalco are also known for creating beautiful flower arrangements for ceremonial events. Skills that are handed down from one generation to another. My mother and I are extremely proud to collaborate with such great artists and artisans!

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Less is More: Uniform Project

Less has always been more. A few carefully chosen words say more than blabber, one good friend is more valueable than a million aquantances, and a good fitting garment is worth more than ten that fit just ok.

Along the same theme, I stumbled upon an interesting concept, the Uniform Project, developed by Sheena Matheiken. She wanted to help fundraise for the Akanksha Foundation, a non profit that works to bring education to children in slums. Sheena decided to create a challenge where she would wear the same dress for an entire year, making it look different and unique every single day using different vintage, handmade, reused, or donated accessories. This fundrasier caught fire over the media, and is now facilitating many other projects with great causes around the globe. It is always inspiring to see people with beautiful missions make their dreams come true in a creative, sustainable….and stylish way. Voila!

New members of Supermarket!

Zelaya is now part of Supermarket , which is a curated collection of design products sold by designers themselves. A marketplace that offers great design straight from designers. Please come visit our Supermarket store and check out other great designers, a few of my favorites are Nervous System and Etcetera Media

Featured in “A Greener Spring” marketplace!

We are being featured in “A Greener Spring” virtual marketplace by Cloud 9 Design Blog. Please make sure to visit!agreenerspring

A Greener Spring is a curated indie marketplace featuring all the best in earth friendly, handmade goods. This indie marketplace is curated – (which means you must be accepted in based upon selection criteria) with the goal of promoting emerging indie artists & designers & introducing high quality environmentally friendly wares to a broader audience.

The emporium will begin March 13, 2009 and will culminate on Earth Day – April 22, 2009.