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Worldview: Latin American Fashion Awards Debut in the Dominican Republic

ROBB YOUNG

Latin American Fashion Awards debut in the Dominican Republic. Fashion industry figures from across Latin America and the global diaspora gathered at the inaugural edition of the three-day event, founded by Constanza Etro and Silvia Argüello, held on Nov. 4 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Winners included Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria (Designer of the Year), Luar by Dominican-American designer Raul Lopez, UK-based Brazilian designer Karoline Vitto (Emerging Brand of the Year), Colombian textile brand Verdi (Artisanal Project of the Year), US-based Mexican designer Daniela Villegas Accessories Brand of the Year and Chile's Ecocitex and Mexico's Desserto (as co-winners of Responsible Project of the Year). "In terms of business, Latins in fashion are a major workforce within the [global| industry and carry as well the legacy and roots of their region. The ancestral crafts and responsible practices available in the region are also a key to a sustainable and regenerative transition in fashion. We believe a new era for Latin American talents around the world is coming and we are here to support
them," said Etro. [BoF Inbox]

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FASHION

Latin American Fashion Awards host an Opening Night at Oscar de la Renta's villa

REDACTION

WHO: Constanza Etro, Silvia Argüello, Leslie Grace, Iván de Pineda, Valentina Ferrer, Tokischa, Haider Ackermann, Anna Dello Russo, Indya Moore, Kean Etro, Carmen Busquets, Willy Chavarria, Raúl Lopez, Stella Jean, Elena Velez, Camila Coutinho, Laura Tobón, Babba Rivera, Marina Testino & more.

WHAT: Last night, Latin American Fashion Awards, the unprecedented fashion event founded by the two bona fide Latin American fashion legends Constanza Etro and Silvia, hosted an exclusive opening night cocktail at the historic private Villa of Oscar de la Renta to kick-off the Award celebrations to celebrate and promote Latin American fashion. Top fashion industry members and celebrities from all over the word traveled with style and excitement to the Dominican Republic for this one-of-a-kind experience, alongside heavyweights, designers tycoons and socialites from all regions of Latin America.

The chic event, a very special opening night to the first-ever Latin American Fashion Awards, saw guests including Leslie Grace, Iván de Pineda, Valentina Ferrer, Tokischa, Haider Ackermann, Anna Dello Russo, Indya Moore, Kean Etro, Carmen Busquets, Willy Chavarria, Raúl Lopez, Stella Jean, Elena Velez, Camila Coutinho, Laura Tobón, Babba Rivera and Marina Testino, enjoying an immersive experience into Oscar de la Renta's tropical lifestyle.

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FASHION

How Leslie Grace Got Ready for the First-Ever Latin American Fashion Awards

ELENA PLUMB

ICYMI, this past weekend marked the first-ever Latin American Fashion Awards, which honored Latin designers, models, and creatives revolutionizing the global fashion industry. But for Leslie Grace, the occasion was more than a celebration of artistic excellence—it was a homecoming.

The Dominican-American actress and singer co-hosted the ceremony at the Altos de Chavón Amphitheater in La Romana on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, which happens to be same city in which her parents met. “It’s always a source of pride for me to represent my people wherever I go, but even more so when it is in my country,” she tells ELLE.com. “I feel the warmth and affection of my people in a special way.”

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FASHION

Behind the scenes at the first-ever Latin American Fashion Awards

MALIHA SHOAIB

Hosted in the Dominican Republic, the three-day event was a celebration of community and culture. Vogue Business speaks to the founders, finalists and jury members about the opportunities for Latin American talent.

For the first time ever, the Latin American fashion industry came together on 4 November to celebrate local and diasporic talent with a three-day celebration punctuated by an awards ceremony hosted in the Dominican Republic.

Winneres of 14 categories were announced on Saturday night at a ceremony in the Casa de Campo amphitheater. They included Luar by Raul Lopez for Band of the Year, Willy Chavarria for Designer of the Year; and Caroline Vitto for Emerging Designer of the Year. There were 1,500 applicants in total for the awards, whittled down to between three six finalists per category...

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EYE | PARTIES

Latin American Fashion Awards Host Inaugural Celebration in the Dominican Republic

LUIS CAMPUZANO

This past weekend the Latinx community cemented its foot in the fashion world with the first-ever Latin American Fashion Awards in the Dominican Republic on Saturday.

The awards recognized regional icons in 13 categories, with more than 25 countries participating. The event’s mission is to honor the region’s heritage, celebrate diversity and inclusion, and bolster the future of the most outstanding Latin American talents, helping to shape the fashion industry.

The event took place as multiple Latino designers have spoken up about building brands differently, to be more inclusive. At the WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit in October, Willy Chavarria said he’s been building his brand to “empower people.”

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EVENTS

An Exclusive Look Inside the Latin American Fashion Awards

SAMUEL MAUDE

This weekend, some of the most influential names in fashion descended on Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic for the first-ever Latin American Fashion Awards. Hosted by Leslie Grace and Iván de Pineda, designers and brands were honored in categories such as Designer of the Year, Brand of the Year, and more. The night concluded with a performance from the evening’s Icon of the Year, J Balvin.

The three-day event, founded by Constanza Etro and Silvia Agüello, kicked off with a welcome cocktail on Thursday, November 2. The jury, presided over by Haider Ackermann and comprised of ELLE editor-in-chief Nina Garcia; journalist Anna Dello Russo; stylist and i-D global fashion director Carlos Nazario; supermodel, actor, and activist Indya Moore; Fondazione Sozzani creative director Sara Sozzani Maino; and philanthropist, strategic Investor, and entrepreneur Carmen Busquets, among others, then deliberated a slew of categories on Friday, November 3. The jurors and nominees eventually came together for an intimate celebration at Oscar de la Renta’s historic private villa at the Puntacana Resort & Club...

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RUNWAY

Willy Chavarría, Karoline Vitto, and Luar’s Raúl López Take Home Top Honors at the Latin American Fashion Awards

LAIA GARCIA-FURTADO

This weekend marked the first-ever Latin American Fashion Awards, held in the iconic Altos de Chavón amphitheater in La Romana, Dominican Republic. Founded by Constanza Etro and Silvia Arguëllo, the event gathered fashion creatives from 23 Latin American countries as well as an impressive international jury led by Haider Ackermann that included Karla Martinez de Salas, head of content of Vogue Mexico and Latin America; Nina Garcia, editor in chief of Elle; the Italian fashion editor Anna Dello Russo; and i-D’s global fashion director Carlos Nazario, among others. An electric performance by the Colombian artist J Balvin, who was also honored with the inaugural Latin American Style Icon Award, closed out the celebrations with a high energy performance...

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MODA

LA NOCHE DE LOS LATIN AMERICAN FASHION AWARDS

REGINA AGUNDIS

Los Latin American Fashion Awards marcaron el inicio de una nueva plataforma de apoyo a la moda latinoamericana, celebrando su primera entrega de premios en la República Dominicana.

Destellos de una noche inolvidable

Con un ambiente vibrante y lleno de estrellas, los premios fueron presentados por Iván de Pineda y Leslie Grace, quienes con su carisma y energía capturaron la esencia de la moda latinoamericana. La alfombra roja se vistió de “Fashion Attitude”, y entre los asistentes se encontraron figuras como Tokischa, Petra Nemcova y Valentina Ferrer, además de un espectáculo de medio tiempo a cargo de J Balvin, que puso a todos a bailar con sus éxitos tras recibir el premio “Icono Latino de la Moda del Año”.

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Haider Ackermann presidente dei primi Latin American Fashion Awards

REDACTION

Lo stilista colombiano ha presieduto la giuria della prima edizione dei Latin American Fashion Awards, l’evento fortemente voluto da Costanza Etro e Silvia Argüello.

La moda latinoamericana ha celebrato il talento dei suoi stilisti con una scintillante prima edizione dei Latin American Fashion Awards. Un evento ricco di ospiti internazionali che ha visto a capo della giuria – composta anche da alcune personalità italiane – lo stilista di origine colombiana Haider Ackermann.

Nell’iconica location dell’Anfiteatro di Altos de Chavón a Casa de Campo, in Repubblica Dominicana, i migliori talenti della moda latinoamericana hanno sfilato, emozionato e celebrato la creatività di un continente ricco di suggestioni.

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RUNWAY

Latin American Fashion Awards to Honor Talent in 12 Categories

LAIA GARCIA-FURTADO

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...

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FASHION NEWS

The Latin American Fashion Awards Announces International Jury With Nina Garcia, Anna Dello Russo, and More

KEVIN LEBLANC

It’s an incredibly exciting time for Latin American fashion. The community spans countries, ethnicities, and backgrounds, and boasts an unprecedented number of skilled designers and fashion creatives—and fortunately, the world is finally catching up. It makes sense, then, that two bona fide Latin American fashion legends, businesswoman Constanza Etro and designer Silvia Argüello, have teamed up to launch the first-ever Latin American Fashion Awards, celebrating and bolstering the talent of the region. For the inaugural ceremony, which will take place this November, the duo have announced the roster for the international jury, comprised of international fashion heavyweights that are committed to honoring the values of the Latin American style set. The lineup includes CFDA president Steven Kolb, ELLE’s own editor-in-chief Nina Garcia, fashion editor and industry icon Anna Dello Russo, stylist Carlos Nazario, supermodel and actress Indya Moore, and more...

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FASHION NEWS

I concorsi della moda da non perdere: nascono i
Latin American Fashion Awards

DI ELISA PERVINCA BELLINI

Latin American Fashion, I'opportunità per accendere i riflettori sul talento dei migliori stilisti, creativi e fotografi di moda latinoamericani.

Latin American Fashion Awards è frutto di un lavoro appassionato delle co-fondatrici Constanza Etro e Silvia Argüello, che hanno dedicato al progetto tre anni di impegno. L'obiettivo è valorizzare, attraverso 12 categorie di premi, il talento che fiorisce nell'area: dal design di moda alla fotografia, dal fashion film alla moda etica.

Le celebrazioni dei Premi, ospitate dai resort di Casa de Campo e Puntacana Resort & Club nella Repubblica Dominicana, si svolgeranno dal 2 al 5 novembre 2023 e la serata di apertura sarà ospitata nella storica Villa privata del famoso stilista Oscar de la Renta a Puntacana Resort & Club. Un appuntamento che immaginiamo diventerà iconico...

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MODA

Latin American Fashion Awards une el talento latinomericano con la Industria de la Moda

MARÍA JESÚS REYES

Este próximo 4 de noviembre se llevará a cabo la primera Ceremonia de Premiación del proyecto bienal de moda y cultura sin precedentes, que busca promocionar el talento latinoamericano y honrar la herencia de la región.

Como una manera de ser puente entre los diseñadores emergentes de la región y la Industria de la Moda a nivel mundial, Constanza Etro y Silvia Argüello trabajaron tres años para llevar a cabo Latin American Fashion Awards. Una nueva propuesta, que busca convertirse en una plataforma global que promueva el desarrollo de la Economía Naranja y el empoderamiento del mejor talento latinoamericano. Su misión y valores se basan en celebrar la diversidad, apoyar la sustentabilidad, darle vitrina a nuevos talentos y promover la inclusión en todas sus formas...

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FASHION

Tutto su i Latin American Fashion Awards e la loro giuria internazionale

REDAZIONE HARPER'S BAZAAR ITALIA

Sabato 4 novembre 2023 prenderà il via la prima edizione dei Latin American Fashion Awards, il progetto biennale di moda e cultura fondato da Constanza Etro e Silvia Argüello. Unicum nel suo genere, i Latin American Fashion Awards hanno l'obiettivo di celebrare i migliori talenti latino-americani nel mondo, dando loro la possibilità di crescere, essere curiosi, sperimentare. Il tutto con il fondamentale diktat di onorare il patrimonio della regione, celebrare la diversità e l'inclusione. Al fine di amplificare la visibilità dei talenti latinoamericani, attualmente impegnati a plasmare l'industria della moda, e a sostenerne il futuro, saranno dodici le categorie in gara: compito della giuria a selezionare candidati -che saranno resi pubblici il 5 settembre- e vincitori.