As the fashion industry continues its attempts to diversify and expand the meaning of what communities are welcome and exalted, a new initiative that will highlight the contributions of Latin American designers and creatives has been announced:
The Latin American Fashion Awards.
“We feel the time is right, as the fashion world has shifted, people are embracing diversity, welcoming new aesthetics and points of view,” the founders Constanza Etro and Silvia Argüello said in an email. “Latin America has been the birthplace of so many talented designers, artists, and brands throughout the years and we think the time is ripe to amplify and recognize their work.” The awards will be the first event of its kind to focus exclusively on designers, brands, and creatives hailing from Mexico, the Caribbean...
