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Cultivated Sound is a hybrid between a collective and label in Brooklyn, New York. We are focusing on showcasing artists locally and internationally. Our mission is constantly evolving as we strive to integrate programs with collaborators and residents. To cultivate music as sound and introduce new music breaking genres.

Clásico Gótico Collection 004

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COLLECTION 004 ‘CLASICO GOTICO’ C425

ROCK AND ROLL, PUNK, CLASICO, MINIMAL, CATHOLIC, NEW YORK, ARGENTINA, GAUCHO, LEATHER

Collection 004 'Clásico Gótico' is where I first translated my Buenos Aires heritage into a complete visual world for the studio. I led creative direction, concept, casting, and production for the collection. Working with photographer John Griffith, we curated hair and makeup together, while I independently curated the stylist, assistants, and all models through casting, bringing the gothic and Catholic iconography running through the collection's chains, links, and crosses to life against a black-and-silver palette that carries the tension between faith and defiance. That direction built a narrative bridging Argentine roots and New York's industrial energy, a story that Black Gótico later continued and pushed further.

This season, Peralta introduces a striking interplay of chains, links, and textures—an homage to gothic influence, where the austerity of silver and black elements meets the rebellious undertones of rock and roll. The use of crosses and leather infuses the collection with a minimalist, yet evocative, nod to Catholic iconography, presenting accessories that are as much a statement of identity as they are of style. The stark minimalism of the designs is enriched by intricate details—chains that bind, crosses, and leather that signify both faith and defiance.

Materiality is at the core of Collection 004. Peralta meticulously sources Argentine leather from North and Central Argentina and buckles from metalsmiths in Buenos Aires. The collection juxtaposes organic materials with sustainable steel, forging a dialogue that explores the tension and harmony between the natural and the industrial. The leather pieces are hand-cut and curated, embodying a commitment to craftsmanship that honors traditional techniques while pushing the boundaries of contemporary design.





The collection introduces bold new silhouettes and accessories, with oversized chains and interlocking links that evoke a sense of strength and resilience like the studio ethos. These elements are both ornamental and symbolic, reflecting the collection’s themes of connection and continuity. The color palette is dominated by black and silver, underscoring the gothic elegance and rebellious spirit that pervades the collection.


DESIGNER. MARA PERALTA STUDIO
ART DIRECTOR. MARA PERALTA
VENUE. PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, BROOKLYN, NY
PHOTOGRAPHER. JOHN GRIFFITH
STYLIST. WILLYUM BECK
STYLIST. ASSIST. EMMA NUSBAUM
STYLIST. ASSIST. NATHANIEL
HAIR. LAUREN M BERRONES
MAKE UP. NAT CARLSON








Maŕa Peralta’s Collection 004 is more than a series of jewelry and accessories; it is an evocative narrative of cultural memory and modern identity. Each piece speaks to the duality of Peralta's world, where the past is ever-present and the future is forged through a blend of tradition and innovation. This collection is a declaration of intent, establishing Maŕa Peralta Studio as a distinctive voice in the contemporary design landscape of New York and internationally.