Katrina Rojas is a senior Journalism student with hopes of starting my own luxury handbag brand.
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ABOUT KATRINA
Katrina Rojas is a senior Journalism student at UMass Amherst with hopes of starting my own luxury handbag brand. While she was born and raised in Boston, MA, her family originates from the Dominican Republic. When her grandmother moved to Boston with her husband and kids, she opened her own Bridal shop with a limited amount of funds. Her work ethic and dedication have traveled through her aunts and uncles and developed within her.
"But, life happens and sometimes you have to seize an opportunity when presented with one. "
In 2022, she plans to officially launch LOTUS by KR, where they create high-end handbags for women who value a meaningful, intentional lifestyle. Their luxury handbags, engraved with poetic statements, will elevate your style and uplift your spirit. She is passionate about alignment, believe in freedom of self-expression, and is committed to slow fashion sustainable practices. Her brand motto is: Evoke strength in vulnerability with your LOTUS by KR handbag.
HER STORY
As a young girl, she always knew she would grow up to be a fashionista. She used to spend time helping her Abuelita in her bridal shop, participated in numerous fashion shows, and attempted to make her own clothes with her first mini sewing kit. As a meticulous and dedicated shopper, she understands the fashion plane field and have always sought to express herself through the garments and accessories she wears. As a creative (poet, photographer, writer), she is constantly looking for luxury items that align with her style and way of thinking, but she doesn't always find exactly what she is looking for. She has noticed that the intersection between poetry and fashion stops at cheap, fast fashion items. She is so passionate and determined to bridge the gap between poetry and luxury fashion starting with LOTUS by KR.
I am currently in the process of designing, sampling textiles, and creating my dream bag. It has taken me about a year to really solidify my idea and find the right people to support me through this journey. Before the pandemic, I would have never focused on my dream because I was too stuck on what I felt that I needed to do which is to go to school and graduate. But, life happens and sometimes you have to seize an opportunity when presented with one.