About Daisy Wende
Lived 1929 – 2025 (aged 95). Daisy Wende was a Bolivian fashion designer.
Daisy Urquiola Wende (, 3 August 1929 – 10 June 2025) was a Bolivian fashion designer. She was one of the first national designers to see the potential of Alpaca wool for high fashion and export. She created the women's triangular poncho in the 1960s, a time when the poncho was related to masculinity.
Early life and education Wende was born on 3 August 1929 in Quime, Bolivia. She studied at the American Institute in La Paz, graduating in 1947. She made her graduation dress herself.
Career
In 2024, Wende showed designs at the Laboratorio Boliviano de Diseño de Autor y Moda Diseñarte Bolivia.
Personal life
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Daisy Wende?
Bolivian fashion designer
When was Daisy Wende born?
Daisy Wende was born on 3 August 1929 in Quime Municipality.
When did Daisy Wende die?
Daisy Wende died on 10 June 2025 in La Paz.
What was Daisy Wende's occupation?
Daisy Wende was a fashion designer.
What nationality was Daisy Wende?
Daisy Wende was Bolivian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Daisy Wende. https://biography.guide/daisy-wende/
MLA: "Daisy Wende." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/daisy-wende/.
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