Even if you aren’t usually a particular fan of Colombian fashion, you might very well change your mind after seeing the fashions at St. Dom, what I call the “Temple” of designers for men and women in Bogota, Colombia. I had been following St.Dom on instagram along with other fashion in Colombia. Then, on a recent business trip to Bogota, I made a detour to their three story shop, a companion to a sister shop in Cartagena, and was blown away by the quality, design, and style of their 140 brands of clothing for men and women, accessories,  items of home decor and even chocolate sculptures. If you want to do a total remake of your wardrobe it’s almost worth a trip there in itself.

The shop is three stories but the three floors together are only 8000 square feet. So, you say, how could they carry over 140 brands? Items are carefully curated, so some of the brands only have a few pieces. Everything is arranged by brand, with some of the leading names including Olga Piediahila, Mulierr, Maison Alma, Carlo Carrizosa, Alitza Garcia and Camilo Franco.

On the first floor are shawls and scarves, jewelry, select shoes, handbags, decorative items for the home, candles, chocolates, evening wear and clothing for summer and winter, all for women.

On the second floor is the men’s section, bathing suits and coverups, resort wear for women and select accessories. Up the winding staircase made of rope and wood, find a popup of wedding dresses and a small selection of evening dresses that would please Beyonce, children’s clothing and some furniture.

Women’s clothing is made of natural fabrics — primarily fine cotton, silk, and linen. On the dress front there’s everything from flirty and billowing short cotton frocks and traditional dresses with a contemporary twist to attire for a serious gala.

Colombians have great respect for use of artisanal work, so find one line that has elements of weaving — an entire garment, a bodice or decorative elements. The line, made by indigenous peoples, has a tag that describes all about its origin.

Bathing suits and wraps feature eye popping colors and prints which seem to be inspired by contemporary art. Adorable knit shorts and matching tops, white knit palazzos, lush silk blouses, and linen coats are some of the other eye poppers.

The men’s section is more limited, a part of one floor, but it includes handsome leather and suede jackets along with bathing suits, a small selection of shoes, wallets, silver jewelry and other accessories.

Kids clothing is cheerful and colorful, like different flavors of sorbet. A small selection of furniture was on hand but they’re really known for their Verdi line, stunning woven rugs in rich colors, pillows and also the famous Colombian “mochilas”, shoulder bags with woven handles. Unlilke any others, these are made with copper fibers, silk, alpaca and beads and are sure to be showstoppers.

Maya Memovic, the founder, curator and creative director of St.Dom is also the creative director of Azulu in Brickell City Center and Aventura Mall which I wrote about earlier this year when it opened. In case you missed the post, click here.

St. Dom has an online site besides the stores in Bogota and Cartagena,  but with a much smaller selection than in the shops. That being said, it’s well worth a look. It might get you to book a ticket for some eye popping fashion in Colombia!