ALVA Showroom & Launch: Andes Collection FW2026

We're so excited to introduce ALVA to Vancouver: a premium alpaca brand based right here in the city, with every piece handcrafted by artisans in the Bolivian Andes. This is more than a showroom. It's the first time the Andes Collection lands in the city it calls home: centuries of Andean craftsmanship, made for Vancouver's layered, damp winters and easy west coast style. Come see it, touch it, try it on. Join us for an intimate evening built around one idea: this collection deserves to be experienced, not just photographed. The Andes Collection, FW2026 Every piece is handcrafted by Bolivian artisans using baby alpaca and royal alpaca fiber, sourced and processed in the Bolivian highlands: warmer than sheep wool, more durable, naturally soft, and made to outlast every trend. The knitwear and accessories (sweaters, beanies, gloves, scarves) come in earth tones: beige, sand, porcelain, gray, onyx, colors pulled straight from the ground. The inspiration is Tinku, a traditional dance and earth fertility ritual still practiced in the Bolivian highlands today. By the end of it, dancers and onlookers are covered in the dust of the altiplano, so this palette isn't a styling choice, it's the earth those traditions actually leave behind. The coats bring more range and color into the mix, built for a city that dresses for both function and statement. What to Expect Try It On. Feel the difference between baby alpaca and royal alpaca, and find the fit that's right for you. Meet the Founders. A personal conversation with the ALVA founders about where the brand comes from and what inspired this collection. A Live Moment. Midway through the evening, we're pausing for something special, and yes, there's a surprise. You'll have to be in the room. A Small Gift. Every guest leaves with a small gift from ALVA, our way of thanking you for being part of where it all begins. Agenda 4:00 – 5:30 PM: Arrival. Browse and try on the Andes Collection, meet the founders.5:30 – 6:00 PM: Live moment. A short presentation, followed by a surprise inspired by Bolivian tradition.6:00 – 7:30 PM: The showroom continues. Refreshments and mingling. Details Venue: Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver, 845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BCTime: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pmDress Code: Business CasualSpace is limited. RSVP required.