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Stracciatella Bowl - Beige, Brown
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Caliente is an Amsterdam-based fashion label creating designs that are both timeless and bold, sustainably produced in Portugal. In a world often dominated by minimalism, Caliente embraces color, character, and pieces made to stand out.
Her story
Caliente was founded by Noor van Dijk in 2025, born from a lifelong dream of creating a world as colorful, expressive, and magical as the one she imagined in her head. At its core, the brand is about the transformative power of clothing: how what we wear can shape the way we feel and help us become the person we want to be.
The name Caliente, meaning ‘hot’ in Spanish, reflects the confidence, passion, and boldness that lie at the heart of the brand. Its collections combine playful colors, old-school silhouettes, and distinctive details in surprising ways. Inspired by music, film, art, and interesting people, each piece is designed in Amsterdam and produced in small ateliers in Lisbon.
All pieces are produced in small ateliers in Lisbon, Portugal, with a strong focus on conscious production. Caliente works in small batches to avoid overproduction, carefully sources materials and often uses leftover fabrics to reduce waste. Sustainability is an ongoing journey and an important part of every decision the brand makes.
“Hot stuff made in Portugal.”
Production
Caliente creates timeless yet bold womenswear designed to make everyday life feel a little more magical. Each piece is carefully designed in Amsterdam by Noor herself and produced in small ateliers in Lisbon, Portugal. The brand releases seasonal collections, each with its own mood and story, featuring playful prints, bold details, and vibrant colors. While expressive in character, the focus remains on creating pieces that can be worn and loved for years to come. By combining statement elements with timeless silhouettes, Caliente creates clothing that feels both distinctive and enduring.
"Caliente is about the power of clothing to transform how you feel and help you step into the life you want to live.”
Sustainability
Sustainability is an ongoing journey and an important part of every decision at Caliente. They carefully source materials, often working with deadstock and leftover fabrics while prioritising organic options where possible. Rather than producing large quantities upfront, collections are made in small batches to avoid overproduction and ensure every piece feels unique. Quality and longevity are at the heart of each design, from fabric selection to finishing details, creating garments that can be worn and loved for years to come. All packaging is handled in-house in Amsterdam, and Caliente continuously looks for ways to make its production process more responsible.
Highlights
Although Caliente is still a small and growing brand, its pieces have already been worn by several international content creators, including Caetana and Rita Montezuma. Seeing the designs reach and resonate with women around the world has been incredibly rewarding and continues to inspire the brand’s growth.
