What is D.O?
Victor Hernandez Bustos (22) is from San Jose, CA who is discovering new love and community in San Diego. Creating the most eclectic and seductive jewelry that feels like a family heirloom gifted from past generations. You are sure to find all the angels wearing Dumpocap jewelry.
Finding most of his inspiration from his Grandmother. The lady that introduced him to the world of shiny and pretty accessories. Her gold earrings with a blue center are still fresh. A best friend.
A beautiful life not to be forgotten, Chepita will always remembered and adored through Victor’s works and craft. The vitality of Dumpocap is truly a reflections of his roots and love of everything magnificent in his life.
Evolution is what Victor strives for when it comes to his craft, understanding he does not have all the answers and remaining a student to like and its lessons. Besides holding onto his family and culture, Dumpocap has “NO RESTRICTIONS” when it comes to creativity and style of jewelry. With bold pendents and beautiful chains— It’s the perfect statement wear!
Only to be understood as you watch it evolve, Victor’s individually is fluid and Dumpocap evolves with him.
Outside of Dumpocap, Victor is a Double Major in Business Marketing and Chicana/o Studies at San Diego State University. With the additional role of faciliating “Jotería Sin Frontera”, a space suppoting LBGBTQIA+ identites through exposure of current and historical trends, at the Latinx Resource Center.
Portrait by Brian Alvarenga
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