It all began with a Crohn’s diagnosis and 17 surgeries. The last left me with a permanent ostomy bag at just 19 years old. I was living in the hospital, away from my family, struggling to accept my new body. Those were the darkest months of my life, filled with depression and shame.

One day, a package arrived from Jenny, a close family friend. Inside were custom ostomy covers made just for me. For the first time, I felt excitement instead of embarrassment. That moment changed everything. I realized I didn’t have to hide my ostomy. I could celebrate it.

Jenny and I began sewing covers together. At first, I made a few to match my outfits, but the confidence they gave me was so powerful that I knew I had to share them. My family supported me completely, especially my little brother Daniel. We’ve always been inseparable, and during the year I spent in the hospital during COVID, we both felt the distance. When I decided to turn this into something bigger, Daniel was the first person I called. In 2022, we became co-founders.

We reached out to our grandpa, El Abuelito, who helped us bring our vision to life in Colombia. After 25 tries, he found a group of seamstresses who could create the perfect sample. We sourced the softest fabrics and made sure everyone involved was paid fairly. Daniel ran the business side while I focused on design.

What started as a simple act of love has grown into Osto•me Fashion, a brand rooted in love, radical self-acceptance, and the belief that ostomies deserve to be celebrated.

For too long, I let fear control me. But now, I choose to live boldly. Osto•me Fashion exists to challenge stigma and empower every ostomate to feel confident in their skin.

With all our love,