Katherine Peralta: From Villa Sombrero to business success in Boston with Sarai Clothing
Katherine Peralta’s story is a testament to perseverance and entrepreneurial vision. The Dominican businesswoman, a native of Villa Sombrero, Baní, has managed to consolidate her brand, Sarai Clothing, as a fashion benchmark in the United States, transforming a small home project into a company with a physical store in the city of Boston.
A path marked by overcoming
Peralta emigrated to U.S. territory 17 years ago with the firm purpose of building a better future for his family. His beginnings were marked by constant effort, working in various areas such as gastronomy, cleaning services, and transportation. Despite the workload, he never neglected his education, completing his secondary studies and perfecting his command of English while advancing in his naturalization process.
Katherine’s business spirit dates back to her roots. From an early age, she witnessed the work of her mother, Santa Julia Díaz, who was dedicated to buying and selling merchandise. This influence, added to the motivation provided by her sister Vianna Luciano, was the necessary impulse for Peralta to decide to formally venture into the fashion industry.
Perseverance, faith, and the unconditional support of my family have been the fundamental pillars that have allowed me to turn a dream conceived in a closet into a tangible business reality.
Katherine Peralta, founder of Sarai Clothing.The growth of a brand with a Dominican essence
Sarai Clothing saw the light in November 2021, named in honor of the entrepreneur’s youngest daughter. What started as a venture inside her apartment closet soon outgrew the physical space due to high demand. Thanks to an effective strategy based on digital marketing and recommendations from her clients, the brand managed to connect with an audience that today exceeds 44,000 followers on digital platforms.
- Physical expansion: In March 2026, the brand took a qualitative leap by opening its first physical establishment in Boston.
- International reach: Sarai Clothing has extended its operations to the Dominican Republic, reconnecting Peralta with the market that inspired her business vision.
- Future vision: At 37 years old, Peralta is focused on consolidating her brand, always keeping family as the main driver of her journey.
Today, Katherine Peralta stands as an example of resilience for the Dominican community abroad, demonstrating that with discipline and determination it is possible to climb from the humblest jobs to the management of one’s own constantly growing company.
