Enter the alpaca
Why El Patrón is knitted from 100% Peruvian baby alpaca, and the fibre’s long history, as the ARIA NOIR book tells it.
Autumn is when a good sweater earns its place. The ARIA NOIR book explains why the house chose alpaca for its knitwear.
Aria Noir’s sweaters are crafted from 100% Peruvian baby alpaca wool. A cousin of the llama, alpaca coats come in a variety of colors. Alpaca fiber is known for being lighter and softer than regular wool. … This fiber, sourced from alpacas who live in the Peruvian Andes, is one of the most luxurious in the world.
The fiber is literally woven into Peruvian culture and history. The shearing of alpacas is a historic yearly ritual, done to preserve and protect the health and wellbeing of the animal that is revered by the Peruvian people.
From The ARIA NOIR Book
A fibre with a past
As far back as the 1850s, alpaca wool was being used in fashion in the Americas. There’s documented use of black alpaca and it was considered a staple of wardrobes for both rich and poor, in dresses, coats, bonnets, and used as a decorative trim fabric.
Cardigans made from the coveted fabric became known simply as “alpacas” and were made in bright colors and regularly worn by famous golfers like Jack Nicklaus and members of the Rat Pack.
From The ARIA NOIR Book
Made to last
Alpaca says luxury and comfort — it always has. It has an established history of being the fabric of choice for a discerning consumer.
Many consider Alpaca wool to be a great, ethical alternative to sheep’s wool. What’s more, harvesting of alpaca wool does not cause harm to the animal, making the use of the luxury fiber that they provide a win for everyone from the animal to the farmers to the designer.
From The ARIA NOIR Book
El Patrón is made in Peru from 100% baby alpaca, in geometric jacquards: Perdiz, Tweed, Pink, Pastel and X. Shipping is free.