VICTORIA - Key Persons


Carolina Melo

Born on the Eastern Plains of Colombia, Carolina experienced her childhood in an environment with a constant contact with the wilderness and the rural job, accompanied by her father who passed on to her his conviction for the land and the value of native culture. Travelling this varied landscape, she got in touch with the social differences of her country from an early age. She stablished herself thus as an adaptive human being, which determined her future as a bridge, bringing together tradition and contemporary languages. Along her 10 years of professional journey, working with artisanal Colombian communities and based on their traditional techniques, she specialized on designing and producing fashion and home deco products getting to export to the most prestigious international stores. All this experience has driven her to start R&V, not just a business but an opportunity to contribute to building a more inclusive country, proud of its roots.