Fashion Designers of Latin America (FDLA) is returning to New York Fashion Week (NYFW) for its Spring/Summer 2025 show at the United Palace in the vibrant Northern Manhattan District 10 community. On September 9, 2024, FDLA will kick off the event with a private press conference and a special tribute ceremony honoring FDLA’s international and honorary guest AGATHA RUIZ de la PRADA.
In celebration of AGATHA RUIZ de la PRADA of Spain, the ceremony will include an epic runway show with her joyful colorful designs. Furthermore, the event will include a fashion installation by PEDRO JUAN RAMIREZ from Colombia and will close with a glamorous runway show by celebrity fashion designer GIANNINA AZAR from the Dominican Republic.
On September 11, 2024, Fashion Designers of Latin America (FDLA) will present its official collective fashion show at Lavan 641 NYC, located in the heart of New York City at 641 west 42nd Street, New York, NY.
With 15 years in the fashion industry elevating Latin America Fashion Designers and emerging brands, FDLA is pleased to introduce a new era in fashion with New Ones to Watch. The New Ones to Watch showcase provides opportunities to several young fashion designers and emerging talents.
Produced by FDLA Group Inc., the event is under the direction of ALBANIA ROSARIO, celebrated fashion entrepreneur, founder & CEO of multiple fashion businesses. Albania Rosario and Fashion Designers of Latin America (FDLA) search, curate and present to global runways talented fashion designers from Latin America and other places, who otherwise would not have the opportunity to present their collections.
View schedule here and see itinerary below.
FDLA NYFW Itinerary:
September 9th – Press and Media Only | United Palace | NYC
- 4:00 pm – Meet & Greet
- 5:00pm Award Reception Honoring Agatha Ruiz de la Prada | Spain
- 5:30PM Opening Show (Invitation Only) Runway presentation by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada (Spain)
- 8:00PM (Open to the Public) Get access at www.fdla.co/access Runway presentation by Giannina Azar (Dominican Republic)
September 10th |FDLA’ s Fashion Party (Invitation Only)
- NYC Official Debut by Celebrity DJ Miss DD (Colombia)
- A Disruptive Runway Showcase by Rosita Hurtado (Bolivia)
- Fashion Installation by Pedro Juan Ramirez (Colombia)
September 11th | FDLA Collective Runway Shows (open to the public) Lavan 641 (Midtown Manhattan) Get access at www.fdla.co/access
- 3:30PM
- Emerging Designers & Fashion Students “New Ones to Watch”
- Valentina Menasche (Colombia)
- Valeria Iglesias (Chile)
- Caterine Sanchez (USA)
- Calala by Belgica Suárez (Nicaragua)
- 5:00PM
- Cápsula Andes Fashion Week
- Susana Arredondo (Chile)
- Lupe Gajardo (Chile)
- 5:30PM
- Eugenia Lemus (Chile)
- Idol Jose (Venezuela)
- 6:30PM
- Albania Rosario & Angie Polanco (Dom. Republic / New York)
- 7:00PM
- Mauricio Duarte (Brazil)
- CUBEL (Colombia)
Get Access to all shows at www.fdla.co/access. Get the Look Straight from the Runway – Shop at www.shopventanas.com/TropicalMetropolis.
FDLA designer’s collections and other brands are available for purchase at www.brandsoflatam.com (FDLA’s marketplace)
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Source: FDLA, NYFW
