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ARTIST-LED COLLECTOR WORKS
Prices begin at $5,250
Blaxicana Couture is the wearable art practice of artist Alece Plasencia.
Each work is a one-of-one textile artifact, conceived through the artist’s vision and created in
response to cultural moments and the ongoing House of Roses narrative.
A limited number of collector works are created each year, ensuring every piece exists
as a singular, non-replicable work of art. All works are handcrafted in Los Angeles and
accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Artist-Led Collector Works are authored entirely by the artist.
For collectors, acquire the work.
Detail from Harlem Rose — Studio Edition. Mixed-media denim, handmade in Los Angeles, 2026. House of Roses.
Detail from Harlem Rose — Studio Edition. Mixed-media denim, handmade in Los Angeles, 2026. House of Roses.
Detail from Harlem Rose — Studio Edition. Mixed-media denim, handmade in Los Angeles, 2026. House of Roses.
Detail from Harlem Rose — Studio Edition. Mixed-media denim, handmade in Los Angeles, 2026. House of Roses.
HARLEM ROSE
Studio Edition
$4,450
Wearable art by Alece Plasencia
Narrative Art Series: House of Roses
Muse: Teyana Taylor
Harlem Rose is a contemporary body of one-of-one wearable art works created in response
to a cultural moment of recognition, creativity, and Black excellence.
Inspired by the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, the work responds to an atmosphere where
history, artistry, music, fashion, and authorship converge.
Harlem Rose exists as a limited series within the House of Roses narrative.
MY STORY
Alece Plasencia, Artist / Cultural Curator
I tell stories in denim.
I am Alece Plasencia, the artist behind Blaxicana Couture—a house of wearable art
where music, fashion, and culture converge on the timeless canvas of denim.
Each jacket I create is a one-of-one work, designed as an expression of
identity, memory, and cultural narrative.
Raised between San Francisco and Los Angeles, I was shaped by a deep
respect for diversity and creative expression. That foundation informs my
practice today, where denim becomes a medium for storytelling.
In 2018, after a transformative trip to Japan, I created my first custom denim jacket.
By April 2019, I sold my debut piece poolside at Coachella—marking the
beginning of Blaxicana Couture. Since then, my work has been worn by artists
and cultural figures across music, art, and film.
In 2026, my practice expands into House of Roses, a long-form, evolving
body of work composed of muse-inspired chapters.
These chapters are artistic interpretations of cultural moments,
exploring identity, power, authorship, and legacy through one-of-one wearable works.
Each Blaxicana Couture jacket is meticulously constructed with
hand-sewn detailing and finished with my signature Chinese brocade lining.
No two pieces are ever the same.
Blaxicana Couture is not about trends.
It is about legacy, culture, and the stories we choose to carry.
HOUSE OF ROSES
The ongoing body of work by artist Alece Plasencia, expressed through one-of-one
wearable art in denim. The work unfolds in chapters rather than collections.
During the spring season, the House of Roses convenes its annual signature event:
Denim in the Desert, a private gathering at the intersection of music, art, and fashion,
hosted in Palm Springs during Coachella weekend.
April 16, 2026
Private invitation only.
The House of Roses book unfolds as follows:
The Prologue
The Reveal
The Halo Effect
Denim in the Desert
Intermission
The Muse Returns
Last Looks
Acquiring the Work
One-of-one wearable art
Artist-led
Made to order
Signed and certified
ARTIST STATEMENT
I believe clothing can hold meaning beyond fashion. My Los Angeles studio is where
I work to create my wearable art pieces, exclusively with denim, appliqués,
and mixed-media textiles to create one-of-one unique piece meant to be cherished.
Each jacket tells a story—often reflecting a collector’s journey, values, or a defining
moment in their life while remaining entirely artist-led.
Over time, these jackets become personal heirlooms—objects that hold
memory, meaning, and emotional value.
About the Brand
Blaxicana Couture is a house of one-of-one collector jackets by artist Alece Plasencia—handmade in Los Angeles and finished with a signature silk lining of Chinese brocade and embroidered insignia. Every detail is intentional. From the cut of the denim to the placement of embellishment, each work is constructed as an expression of culture, identity, and artistry.
The Collectors
The artist has created one-of-one works for music artists, dancers, muralists, actors, art collectors, and cultural visionaries. Each collector becomes part of the House of Roses—acquiring not only a jacket, but a singular work that belongs to them alone.
The Exhibit
Blaxicana Couture works are presented through curated exhibitions and private showcases throughout the year, including Denim in the Desert, held annually each April on the eve of Coachella Weekend Two in Palm Springs, California. The work is also exhibited year-round at Imago Galleries in Palm Desert, where the artist has been represented since 2022.
An Invitation
You are invited to step into the House of Roses—to engage with the culture, the legacy, and the art.
