Our Mission is to disrupt the cycle of violence that limits at risk youth www.sequencecollection.com @sequencecollection #noviolence The SEQUENCE story began in El Salvador, the second most dangerous country in the world, where founder and creative director Ariela Suster was born and raised. Growing up during the Salvadoran Civil War, Ariela and her family experienced violence firsthand and it rocked Ariela to her core, but also lit in her a desire to change it. She felt determined to one day influence the sequence of events that keep her country – and its people – in violence. Ariela went on to forge a name for herself in New York’s fashion industry, holding senior editorial positions at InStyle, Lucky and Harpers Bazaar. Her warmth, talent and flair have drawn some of the world’s most influential designers, editors and influencers into her inner circle. Leaving the editorial world to follow her heart, Ariela returned to El Salvador and was struck again with an urgent desire to positively influence her home country. She saw an opportunity to disrupt its story of violence by employing – and empowering – a group of at-risk youth to create beautiful, handcrafted artisanal products in their own community. Channeling her sharp editorial eye into SEQUENCE, Ariela leads her team of artists turning traditional artisanal techniques into a range of products like bracelets, necklaces, headpieces, scarves and hats – all reflecting a high-style symbol of El Salvador’s positive side: its passion, its energy and its people.