Alice Otegui is the Founder and Director of Calmo, a fashion brand that uses sustainable approaches to produce pieces with natural, biodegradable materials that are handcrafted by local artisans. Calmo seeks to promote the work of women artisans, especially those who work from home, and preserve Uruguay’s handmade techniques while incorporating Alice’s own innovative design. Alice has previous experience working in the fashion industry as a Designer at Lolita and as the Assistant to the Director of Lanas Trinidad. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design from the Universidad ORT Uruguay.