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Like almost every day, it was the first to reach his atelier of Arce Avenue in La Paz, and also the last to leave, often after more than 12 hours. Perfectionist and demanding -consigo itself and the rest-, no detail went unnoticed, or at work or in their personal appearance.

That was Beatriz Canedo Patino designer behind the catwalks. Spirited, strict, ceremonious, but also a little distant and somewhat solitary point. His style of dress(womens formal dresses) conversed much with his way of being: sported discreet jewelry, lips always painted crimson red and a haircut Bob, in the style of Cleopatra (bangs and a mane alaciada), adopted in recent years as part of their look. He was so fond of this that appeared in most of his shows, where the mannequins wore wigs, brought from Paris with this cut image.

"He put a lot of attention to detail perfectly, so their creations were accepted, the quality; had an eye to ensure that everything was flawless, "recalls his niece Deanna Canedo.

"I was born in La Paz, Bolivia, always admiring our camels." Beatriz was responding when asked about its origin. Fourth daughter among five siblings, this couturier, as he preferred to be called, because it is a higher level than the designer, in the jargon parisina- was one of the highest representatives of the Bolivian fashion and pioneered the orb in the design and manufacture luxurious alpaca fiber garments. Those who knew her say she had a temper of iron and iron discipline, to the point of giving up social conventions to take refuge in their world looms, tape, wires and pins.

In the early 70s, when the world was going through a stage full of ideologies, young paceña traveled to Paris (France), where he enrolled in the career of Political Science. But a semester and a half he discovered that was not for him, then he chose to pursue a career: fashion design, for which he sold perfumes, besides being a tour guide in the so-called City of Lights.

By learning from great designers such as Michel and Daniel Augusto di Battista in New York (United States), Bolivia found in camelid distinctive to create, in 1987, the company Royal Alpaca Inc.

"I was more fearful, I was terrified," the couturier confessed in an interview to the magazine child of reason, in April 2009. "Do not think I started with studio, office and showroom; I started in my apartment in New York, I created my samples and my bosses. " Thus he positioned their designs in stores like Bergdorf's, Goodman and Bloomingdale's.

Work on Seventh Avenue New York, one of the fashion(formal dresses brisbane) capitals, is the dream of every designer aspires to share cabinets with Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and Bill Blass. Beatriz fulfilled his wish, however, decided to anchor in his native La Paz, where he opened the fashion house under the firm BCP Alpaca Designs SRL, whose prestige returned to the United States and Europe, this time with the stamp made in Bolivia.

"At first it was not easy to work so far from a major fashion capitals, but the Bolivian labor, particularly tailoring, is an unparalleled excellence" The Latin word justified to the American magazine.

The passion for art led her even to give up a life partner. "He loved both once it reaches me for life," confessed to child. This same determination applied it in every area of ​​your life. To have qualified staff, Beatriz instructed a group of tailors that he found in hidden streets of La Paz hoyada. Was "an extremely perfectionist and very disciplined woman," he describes Deanna ". Strict with itself and also with those around her. "It must have a true vocation for the fashion industry, it is a passion that consumes him to one, with long working hours, often sacrificing personal life. Being a designer is not only receive flowers on a catwalk ", expressed Beatriz.

"No joking with employees, he was exceedingly thorough and knew what he wanted and how he wanted it. Checked the clothes and the testing in person, observing the proportions, balance, finishes and on-time deliveries, a single mistake was not allowed, "says designer John Pacheco, one of his disciples.

But fame severe and demanding contrasted with the assistance offered to needy people through charitable galas which he starred.

In his few free moments, Deanna says Beatriz enjoyed reading, especially French texts, listening to classical music and walking in the countryside. "When you sat with her not missing topic of conversation and enriched you." 10 years ago when she was diagnosed with leukemia, the world did not stop for Beatriz. "We left amazed, because until the last moment came to the office to work," recalls his niece. Always neat and elegant, demanding and meticulous, up and down the stands like a steep walkway. Until his last days.