"As a designer, my main focus lies in creating upcycling clothing that tells stories and allows us to perceive the world from a different perspective. I have a deep interest in sustainability and the principles of a circular economy within the fashion industry. I have created my own company GARCIA_BELLO with this same purpose. I am resolutely committed to the advancement of the culture and art of my homeland. "—Juliana Garcia Bello (1989) hails from Tierra del Fuego, a province in southern Argentina. She earned her degree in Clothes & Fiber Design from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), where she was bestowed with a diploma of honors for her exemplary performance. Her culminating academic project was handpicked by the Argentine National Institute of Industrial Technology for presentation on the runway of Buenos Aires Fashion Week.In 2019, she founded GARCIA_BELLO, a fashion brand centered around upcycling techniques and the principles of a circular economy. Her accomplishments include winning several awards, notably the Autores de Moda BA BAFWEEK in Argentina, the Fashion Makes Sense Award 2019 in the Netherlands, and the Woman Collection Redress Design Award 2020 in Hong Kong.Her artistic creations have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the globe. Noteworthy venues include the Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA), the Museum of Decorative Art of Buenos Aires, the National Fund for the Arts, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), the Museum Arnhem, and The International Fashion Showcase London.