Maria Elena Rose Leon

“ My name is Maria Elena Rose

Originally from Venezuela I have been  living in Barbados  for 25 years

I am the owner and fashion designer for OLe LOVE And a painter also of Marias Hearts.

Ole love focus on love, good vibes and in woman empowering designs.

All made in Barbados

I have a project call @stichforlove

Where we empower local artisans and Seamtress. I believe that investing in and giving opportunities to highly talented artisans will preserve communities and empower generations.

We provide them with the materials to work from home to make our bags for us.  I believe in collaborating not in competing with others brands.  Today I am delighted to have collaborated with hundreds of other brands in Barbados and around the world.  The end product has always been extremely unique.

I paint hearts, the first heart I painted was for my son Andrew Rose while he was recovering from Covid 19 at a government facility. He spend 68 days there. Today I continue painting hearts and that have traveled

All around the world with the dream of spreading more Love during this difficult times we are enduring in our world. I believe in the power of Love and the power of sharing your story. We as women are scared to share our struggles because you don’t want to be judged or feel vulnerable  but  really what makes you vulnerable makes you beautiful.”

María Elena