Four hours, eight stops, and more than ten Colombian brands exploring a more thoughtful way to make fashion.
Meet the local brands that are rethinking how fashion is made and the people who are shaping its scene.
What to Expect
With our Private tours in Medellin, we take care of all the details so you can fully enjoy your journey.
Explore the ideas behind local design
- Visit independent brands working across lingerie, jewelry, denim, footwear, home textiles, and accessories. Each brings its own perspective on design, materials, and responsible production.
Discover how materials can have a second life
- Learn about Orozco’s Vía Blue initiative, a denim collection project developed with Fabricato that gives used jeans a new purpose by turning them into recycled thread.
See how brands rethink the life of a garment
- At Pura Clothes, discover initiatives that encourage customers to donate pre-loved clothing, give garments a second life through resale events, and support animal foundations and collectives.
Connect design with traditional craftsmanship
- Learn how Tigre de Salón works with Arhuaco artisans from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and discover Ballen’s use of materials such as hemp, recycled açaí seeds, and tagua.
Meet contemporary Colombian creators
- At Galería Zamia, explore jewelry made with materials such as silk cocoons and ceramics from El Carmen de Viboral, alongside clothing by Manifiesto Colombia, a brand that works with signatories of the Colombian peace agreement.
A taste of Colombia
- Meet at Café Pergamino, where you can enjoy coffee sourced from Colombian farms and discover its clothing line alongside the Qualibet brand.
Terrain & Demand
Moderate. The experience involves a steady walk through urban neighborhoods, including some sloped streets.
Accessibility
Mostly urban and paved, but some private studios involve stairs or narrow doorways. If that’s a concern, let us know when you book and we’ll confirm the specific route in advance.
Duration
This tour can last 4 hours.
Medellin Sustainable Fashion Tour: A Closer Look
Textiles have been part of Medellín’s identity for generations. The Coltejer building, with its distinctive needle-shaped silhouette, remains a reminder of the city’s industrial past. Medellín continues to play an important role in Colombia’s fashion industry, hosting major events such as Colombiatex and Colombiamoda.
But the city’s fashion story is not only about large-scale production. Across neighborhoods like Provenza and Manila, independent designers and local brands are exploring different ways to create: working with alternative materials, producing in smaller quantities, reusing existing garments, and building relationships with traditional artisans and local communities.
This tour brings some of those stories together. At each stop, you’ll discover a different approach to making fashion more thoughtful, from denim recycling and garment reuse to natural materials and traditional weaving techniques.
There is no single definition of sustainable fashion, and each brand has its own way of putting its ideas into practice. What connects them is the intention to look beyond the finished product and consider the people, materials, and processes behind it.
By meeting these brands where they work and share their collections, you get a closer look at the creativity shaping Medellín today and the people giving its textile heritage new meaning.
A Glimpse of the tour
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medellín Sustainable Fashion Tour
What is the Medellín Sustainable Fashion Tour?
It is a 4-hour guided walking tour through Provenza and Manila, in Medellín’s El Poblado district. You’ll visit eight stops featuring more than ten Colombian brands and discover their approaches to design, materials, craftsmanship, and more responsible production.
How long does the tour last, and what time does it start?
The tour lasts approximately 4 hours, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It starts at Café Pergamino in Provenza.
Where does the Medellín Sustainable Fashion Tour start?
The meeting point is Café Pergamino, at Cl. 10B #36-38, in Medellín. An alternative starting point or hotel pickup may be available on request. Please confirm this when booking.
Which brands will I visit?
The route features Colombian brands including Süsse, Innata, Perla Pacífica, Orozco, Animalista, Pura Clothes, Alado, Tigre de Salón, Ballen, Galería Zamia, and Biónica, alongside the first stop at Café Pergamino. The exact route may change on Sundays and public holidays depending on store opening hours.
Can I buy clothes and accessories during the tour?
Yes. The stops take place at local stores, so you can browse the collections and purchase directly from the brands. Purchases are optional and are not included in the tour price.
Is this a private experience?
Yes, the tour is private. It will be just your group, the curator, and whoever the artists choose to have in their studio that day.
How much walking is involved? Is the tour accessible?
The tour involves approximately four hours of walking through urban neighborhoods, including some sloped streets. The physical demand is moderate, but some stores have stairs or narrow entrances. If anyone in your group has limited mobility, let us know before booking so we can discuss the route.
Does the tour operate on Sundays and public holidays?
Yes, although the route may be adjusted according to which stores are open.
