Latin American Fashion Awards announce global Jury for 2025 edition
The Latin American Fashion Awards has announced its jury for the second edition_ taking place from 6–9 November 2025 at Casa de Campo Resort in the Dominican Republic. Founded by Constanza Cavalli Etro and Silvia Argüello_ the biennial event positions itself as a global platform for Latin American creatives_ following a 2023 debut that drew participants from more than 25 countries and generated an estimated 3.3 billion media impressions.
The 2025 panel blends returning industry figures_ including Elle US editor-in-chief Nina García_ Italian fashion journalist Anna dello Russo_ CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb_ and Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana president Carlo Capasa_ with newcomers such as BoF founder Imran Amed_ designer and sustainability advocate Gabriela Hearst_ ZⓈONAMACO art fair founder Zélika García_ and creative director Juan Costa Paz. Together_ they will determine winners across 14 categories spanning designers_ stylists_ photographers_ fashion filmmakers_ and sustainability initiatives.
“The Latin American Fashion Awards highlight underrepresented talent and celebrate cultural diversity_ making the industry more reflective of the world we live in_” said Kolb. “The opportunity to elevate visionary creatives and participate in a movement that celebrates Latin American excellence is what draws me to this project.”
While the Awards are framed as a celebration of cultural heritage_ their strategic importance lies in the commercial leverage they can generate for regional talent. Latin American designers are increasingly visible on international runways_ both under their own labels and at the helm of European houses—yet many still face structural barriers to scaling production_ accessing distribution networks_ and securing investment.
A cultural and commercial showcase
The Awards_ format_ combining high-profile ceremonies_ curated cultural programming_ and networking events_ functions as both a cultural showcase and a market access accelerator. By placing winners into a dedicated growth programme during Milan Fashion Week in September 2026_ organisers are signalling a deliberate push to bridge creative recognition with tangible retail opportunities.
For luxury and premium retailers_ the event represents a scouting ground for new labels with distinctive aesthetic identities and authentic narratives—qualities increasingly valued by consumers seeking alternatives to homogenised global fashion. For designers_ it is an entry point into a supply chain that can convert creative visibility into shelf space_ collaborations_ and licensing deals.
With jury members drawn from publishing_ design_ retail_ and sustainability_ the Awards are positioning themselves less as a regional gala and more as an influential node in the global fashion economy_ one capable of shaping trends_ influencing buyer behaviour_ and opening new routes to market for Latin American fashion.