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
NOW OPEN
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 legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, the work responds to an
atmosphere in which history, artistry, music, fashion, and art converge.
While the series follows a shared
conceptual framework, no two works are identical.
Harlem Rose is a limited series apart of the House of Roses narrative.
Acquiring the Work
One-of-one wearable art
Artist-led
Made to order
Signed and certified
MY STORY
Alece Plasencia, Artist/Cultural Curator
I tell stories in denim.
Each one-of-one jacket is handmade in Los Angeles and created to be
cherished, remembered, and passed down.
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
after a muse is chosen and includes a signature event:
Denim in the Desert, an invite only music, art, fashion event during Coachella in
Palm Springs on April 16, 2026
RSVP/Invite Only
The book unfolds as follows:
The Prologue
The Reveal
The Halo Affect
Denim in the Desert
Intermission
The Muse Returns
Last Looks
ARTIST STATEMENT
I believe clothing can hold meaning beyond fashion. In my Los Angeles studio, I work exclusively
with denim, appliqués, and mixed-media textiles to create one-of-one
wearable art pieces meant to be cherished and passed down.
Each jacket tells a story—often reflecting a collector’s journey, values, or a defining
moment in their life. I translate that story into denim through material,
symbolism, and detail, creating work that feels deeply personal while
remaining entirely artist-led.
Every piece is handmade, never replicated, and created slowly with intention.
Over time, these jackets become personal heirlooms—objects that hold
memory, meaning, and emotional value
Harlem Rose is available for a limited time.
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.
