Ká Dipuglia

I am a Dominican designer whose work is rooted in understanding identity and reimagining the Caribbean through craftsmanship. Raised in the Dominican Republic, creativity shaped my everyday life, leading me from childhood art contests to studying fashion on a full scholarship at Parsons in New York. Living away from home pushed me to question how Caribbean identity is represented and who gets to define it. These questions inspired me to create Ká Dipuglia, a brand where I reinterpret Caribbean heritage through textile sculpture, bold patternwork, and collaborations with artisans who carry regional craft traditions forward. My practice is research-driven and material-led, transforming cultural memory into wearable forms. My work has been recognized with the Best Sustainable Designer Award in the Dominican Republic and featured at Caravana Americana in Mexico City and the Bienal Iberoamericana de Diseño in Madrid. Today, Ká Dipuglia continues to grow as a bridge between heritage and innovation, using fashion as a medium for storytelling, preservation, and transformation.