DeNada

Infinity Braids
Grey

Infinity Braids
Plum

Infinity Braids
Charcoal

Cowl Braided
Charcoal/Grey/Plum

Cowl Open Wave
White

Hooded Cowl Long
Grey

Cowl Medium Chain
Charcoal/White

Hooded Cowl
Grey

Arm Warmers Braid
Lime

Slouch Rectangular
Charcoal

Leg Warmers Long
Grey

Cowl Medium Tile
Charcoal/White

Bolero Scarf
Charcoal

Turban
Plum

Eternal Web
White

Fingerless Gloves
Beige

Challah Braids
Grey

Challah Scarf
Grey/White

Eternal Roped Scarf
Black

Skinny Fringe Scarf
Black

Hooded Cowl
White

Beanie Double Pom Poms
Violet

Belted Knit Scarf
White

Eternal Diamonds
Black/Dark Khaki

Eternal Diamonds
Black/White

Beret Light Weight
White

Fingerless Gloves
White

Spiral Roped Scarf
Grey

Spiral Roped Scarf
Beige

Fingerless Arm Warmers
Grey

Infinity Open Wave
Burgundy

Hooded Scarf Fringe
Olive

Infinity Drop Stitch
Grey

DeNada is an emerging accessories line, specializing in handmade knits for women and men. DeNada is currently sold at select retailers throughout the U.S. and around the world.

DeNada is the vision of its founder, Virginia Blanca Arrisueño, who in spring 2005 sought to blend contemporary styles with ethnic elements to offer stylish yet high-quality merchandise. Inspired by the culture and the traditions of her Peruvian heritage, Arrisueño continually works alongside skilled artisans in Perú to create DeNada's growing collection.

Arrisueño was born in Morristown, NJ in the early 80s. A daughter of Peruvian immigrants and the youngest of her four siblings, Arrisueño frequently cites her Latin upbringing and family's entrepreneurial success in the

U.S. as igniting her artistic and business pursuits. In particular, she recalls her father's fondness for travel and the arts and her mother's impeccable sense of style as personal inspirations.

Arrisueño received her BFA at the University of Maryland, where she focused almost exclusively on fiber art. Her creative talent and technical skills were duly recognized through several awards including the Sadat Art for Peace Award, delivered by Nelson Mandela, and first prize in Viridian Artists, Inc National Competition juried by Robert Rosenblum, curator at the Guggenheim Museum in NYC. Arrisueño also interned at the DC's Hirshhorn Museum and Numark Gallery, and Vertigo Gallery in London. She put her business savvy and artistic aptitude to work and established

DeNada (which commonly means "you're welcome," in Spanish), initially selling handbags and t-shirts. Over the years, the DeNada collection has grown to include knit accessories such as scarves, gloves and hats.

Arrisueño currently lives in Washington, DC with her best friend and husband, artist Kelly Towles, their newborn son, and their two dogs Mia and Kobi.

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