Ecua-Andino

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CONNECTION THROUGH CRAFT AND CARE
Ecua-Andino is a Panama hat brand founded in 1983 in Guayaquil, Ecuador, by Alejandro Recalo and Edgar Sánchez. It offers handwoven hats made from Ecuadorian toquilla straw, developed through collaboration between local artisans and its design team. Its philosophy is to connect people, countries, and cultures through Panama hats, and to pass the skills and traditions of unnamed weavers on to the next generation. Bridging South American identity and a European fashion perspective, the brand is present at international trade shows and in markets around the world. It also offers Don Belisario as a premium line.

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Ecua-Andino strives to connect people, countries and even continents through fashion and culture.

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Don Belisario
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An upper-tier offshoot line serving the premium market

Don Belisario is a premium offshoot brand launched by Ecua-Andino in 2015. Its name pays t

Don Belisario is a premium offshoot brand launched by Ecua-Andino in 2015. Its name pays tribute to Belisario Sánchez, the father of a founding partner, and the brand was developed for a market seeking higher quality and classic style. While Ecua-Andino’s regular line offers a broad range of hats featuring color and diverse designs, Don Belisario is positioned as an upper-tier line focused on high-quality materials, detailed hand-weaving, and a classic appearance. It is still sold through the official online store under its own brand name and as a premium category.

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