Alejandro Gutierrez is the co-founder of Graziano & Gutierrez, a Portland-based workwear apparel brand who sources small-batch handwoven textiles from families in Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico. The textiles are then sewn and handcrafted into modern American workwear fashion pieces by Gutierrez and Graziano. Gutierrez discusses the importance of paying his suppliers a fair wage, as well as the importance of storytelling in order to validate his brand.
Check out the Graziano & Gutierrez product line.
https://www.grazianoandgutierrez.com/
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Rose City 'Til I Die is a series celebrating the work of people contributing to Portland, Oregon's resilience, primarily people of marginalized groups in Portland. Through conversations with various members of the food and beverage scene, season one focuses on the city's dynamic restaurants and how they influence the positive sides of Portland.
