August 2025
Beneai x Pure Amazon Riverboat: Cushions Inspired by the Spirit of the Amazon
Beneai proudly presents custom-designed cushions created exclusively for the Pure Amazon Riverboat — a project that merges contemporary vision with ancestral craftsmanship.
Dreamed and brought to life by Arianne Carrillo, the collection showcases 20 unique designs, each radiating its own story, texture, and energy. Every cushion is hand-embroidered with mastery by artists Clara Pacaya Silvano and Luz Esther Rengifo, ensuring no two pieces are ever alike. Together, they infuse each stitch with the heartbeat of the Amazon, transforming everyday objects into vibrant works of art.
These cushions not only celebrate the creativity and heritage of the Beneai Collective, but also elevate the Pure Amazon Riverboat into a floating gallery of Amazonian culture and design.
Guests are invited to set sail in comfort and style, surrounded by these creations, while exploring the wetlands of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve — one of the most biodiverse treasures of the Amazon.
July 2025
We launched the Beneai Spotify account — a new way to share the moods, atmospheres, and inspirations that shape our creative process.
Each month, we curate a playlist to set a vibe, offering a glimpse into the rhythms and emotions guiding our work. From quiet moments of reflection to bursts of energy in the studio, these playlists are an open invitation into the soundscape of Beneai.
Music, like textiles, is a form of storytelling — and this is our way of weaving sound into our creative journey.
July 2025
Beneai Pop Up — London
We brought the Itia Collection to London, hosting a pop-up in the heart of Chelsea. This milestone marked our first time presenting Beneai in the city — an opportunity to share our vision, craft, and story with a new audience.
The pop-up space became more than just a showcase of garments; it was an intimate introduction to the world of Beneai. Visitors experienced our textiles, designs, and philosophy firsthand, while we connected with a community that values creativity and authenticity.
This moment in London was not only a celebration of the Itia Collection, but also a step toward expanding the reach of Beneai globally.
June 2025
Itia Collection Launch
We launched the Itia Collection — a name drawn from the Shipibo Conibo language, where Itia means time.
This collection embodies the essence of timelessness: garments created to be worn with intention, treasured over time, and carried through life’s many journeys. Each piece is brought to life with vivid textiles inspired by the Amazon’s abundant wildlife and adorned with Kene Art — a sacred visual language that reflects ancestral wisdom and a profound bond with nature.
The Itia Collection is more than garments; it is an exploration of form, texture, and storytelling. Rooted in heritage and brought forward with craft, it sets a foundation for the creative identity of Beneai and the journey ahead.
May 2025
Casa Malva
Beneai joined Casa Malva, introducing a curated selection of our ready-to-wear pieces to be discovered and shopped within Malva’s thoughtfully designed space.
This collaboration placed Beneai among a community of brands that value artistry, intention, and timeless style. At Casa Malva, our work lives alongside other expressions of creativity, offering new audiences the chance to engage with the essence of Beneai in an intimate, curated setting.
February 2025
New Textile Development System
In February 2025, we introduced a new form of collaboration — a system for textile development created hand in hand with each community we work alongside.
This approach ensures that the design process is deeply rooted in dialogue, respect, and shared creativity. By shaping textiles within the cultural and artistic frameworks of their origin, we not only strengthen authenticity but also empower artisans to drive innovation from within their traditions.
This milestone reflects Beneai’s vision: building sustainable, collaborative models where heritage techniques evolve naturally, carrying ancestral knowledge forward while opening new pathways for contemporary design.
November 2024
Noche Vogue — OrÃgenes 2024 Opening Night
At the opening of OrÃgenes 2024, Beneai Collective took the runway in a celebration of heritage, artistry, and modern elegance. Creative Director Ani Alvarez Calderón, presenting alongside Arianne Carrillo, underscored the brand’s mission: weaving ancestral knowledge into contemporary fashion.
The collection spotlighted sustainable luxury through the ancestral techniques of Kene Art — vivid natural dyes, hand-shaped textures, and embroidery rich with cultural symbolism. Each textile was a story, created in collaboration with Shipibo Conibo artisans Clemencia Silvano, Clara Silvano, Hermesilia Bardales, Nayeli Jimenez, Sarela Bardales, and Victoria Vasquez, whose mastery brought the pieces to life.
The show, directed by Christian Duarte, unfolded as an immersive journey where garments shimmered with craft, culture, and the enduring power of fashion to carry tradition forward.
November 2024
Private Presentation — Elle Residences, Lima
In November 2025, Ani Alvarez Calderón and Beneai Collective hosted an intimate presentation inside The Elle Residences in Lima. Models moved through workspaces and glass corridors, transforming the building into a living runway and offering guests a close, immersive experience.
The evening highlighted Kene and Iskonawa pieces, where ancestral patterns and artisanal craftsmanship met contemporary silhouettes and fluid fabrics. More than a show, it was an experiential journey — a vivid celebration of heritage, artistry, and modern sophistication.
August 2024
We launched ANI. This collection of timeless pieces is an invitation to style your everyday with clothes that will bring an endless smile to your face.
Artistic Direction | Angela Kusen
Photographer | Alexander Perez Flores
Model | Michelle Meyer
May 2024
Our Mother-Daughter duo was interviewed by the Peruvian newspaper El Comercio. An insightful conversation about the relationship build by Ani and Arianne in the workplace.
April 2024
Our Creative Director Ani Alvarez Calderon was featured on national television showcasing BENEAI
View the interview
April 29 - May 01
Mother’s Day Pop-Up
Beneai presented a Mother’s Day Pop-Up inside the Ginsberg + TSU Gallery in Lima, a space that at the time was showcasing the work of Spanish artist Sandra Val.
The pop-up unfolded as a shared space with jeweler Andrea Jose — two distinct practices united by a common purpose: working with women from the Peruvian Amazon to preserve heritage and celebrate artistry.
Together, textiles and jewelry became parallel expressions of culture and care, honoring mothers through creations that carry the stories, wisdom, and hands of the women who shaped them.
April 2024
Marie Claire Netherlands
In April 2025, Beneai was featured in Marie Claire Netherlands. The article centered on the work that Bianca Boezewinkel Rivera, founder of Alegra, is bringing to Amsterdam — shining a light on Amazonian artistry in a new cultural context.
Alongside Bianca’s story, the issue featured Ani Alvarez Calderón and Arianne Carrillo, the mother–daughter duo behind Beneai, who spoke about the brand’s identity and vision. It also included Hermesilia Bardales, an artist from the Beneai Collective, highlighting the collaborative spirit at the core of the brand.
This feature not only introduced Beneai to a wider international audience but also framed the brand within a larger dialogue about heritage, creativity, and cultural exchange.
February 21 2024
We launched BARI. This collection of timeless pieces is an invitation to style your everyday with clothes that will bring an endless smile to your face.
Artistic Direction | Arianne Carrillo
Photographer | Alexander Perez Flores
Model | Isabela Livvi
December 29 2023
Our Creative Director Ani Alvarez Calderon showcased NEQUI on a private event in the Amazon River. An event hosted by the UTEC University founder Eduardo Hochschild, at the Pacaya Samiria eco lodge in Iquitos.
December 13 2023
Our Creative Director Ani Alvarez Calderon was nominated as one of the 100 most influential Peruvians for the first edition of the book ‘Tengo el Orgullo’ written by Ingrid Yribarren.
November 28 2023
Ani Alvarez Calderon joined forces with Peruvian Artist Silvana Pestana for an experimental performance inspired by the Cosmic world of Kene Art. Visual Designer Jackie Simon and Artistic Director Christian Duarte staged the performance. The event was held at Ginsberg Gallery in Lima - this past November.
November 24 2023
Our Creative Director Ani Alvarez Calderon and Director of Systems & Project Development Arianne Carrillo spoke at the Origenes Panel to share about their collaboration inspiring fellow designers.
November 22 2023
Our Creative Director Ani Alvarez Calderon and Director of Systems & Project Development Arianne Carrillo at the launch of Origenes X Vogue Mexico.
November 03 2023
Forbes Peru interviewed our Mother-Daughter duo about the creative practices and system of design for the preservation of Kene textiles through fashion.
November 02 2023
Our Creative Director Ani Alvarez Calderon and Director of Systems & Project Development Arianne Carrillo. Were invited by the World Intellectual Property Organization to speak at the first ever High-Level Dialogue on Indigenous Peoples, Traditional Cultural Expressions and Fashion. The event was held at Geneva on November 02 2023.
