High-level gatherings bringing together founders, executives, and industry leaders for thought leadership and deal-making.
LATIN AMERICA’S
MOST ANTICIPATED EVENT,
Redefining Lifestyle: Where Fashion, Retail, Beauty &
Wellness Converge.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
LATIN AMERICA’S
MOST ANTICIPATED EVENT,
Redefining Lifestyle: Where Fashion, Retail, Beauty &
Wellness Converge.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
The PopUp
THE MOST ANTICIPATED
shopping experience
- Curated TalentThe LAFS Pop-Up is the ultimate event for discovering the latest Latin American fashion. Explore exclusive collections, meet top designers, and connect with industry leaders, press, and fashion enthusiasts.
Discover, Shop,
& Connect - Global BuyersShowcase your brand to retailers, boutiques, and global buyers while receiving valuable feedback. This is the perfect platform to grow your customer base and increase brand visibility..
B2B & B2C
Opportunities - Market AccessJoin us for the chance to meet prestigious buyers and global clients. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to elevate your brand!
For Designers
FEATURING THE BES OF LATIN AMERICAN FASHION FEATURING THE BES OF LATIN AMERICAN FASHION
LAFS Pop-Up is a curated platform where Latin American designers showcase their collections to global buyers, press, and conscious consumers. More than a retail experience, it is a strategic opportunity to gain visibility, build relationships, and expand into new markets.
The
Pitch to LAFS
Pitch to LAFS is where Latin American fashion ideas meet global opportunity. Selected designers and entrepreneurs present their brands to a curated audience of industry leaders, investors, and decision-makers. Each pitch creates a platform for visibility, strategic connections, and the potential to accelerate growth within the global fashion ecosystem
.
2026
Pitch to LAFS
WINNERS
Are you ready to take your
brand to the NEXT LEVEL?
- Industry RecognitionRecognizing a visionary Latin American designer whose creativity, craftsmanship, and global relevance are shaping the future of fashion. This award celebrates excellence, innovation, and cultural impact on an international stage.
Designer of
the Year - Craft & InnovationHonoring a standout accessories brand redefining detail, design, and desirability. From craftsmanship to market influence, this recognition highlights excellence within the accessories category.
Accessories
Designer of the Year - Purpose-Driven ExcellenceCelebrating a project that drives meaningful change through fashion. This award acknowledges initiatives that combine creativity, responsibility, and measurable social or environmental impact.
Social Impact
Project of the Year
THE MOST IMPORTANT
Fashion contest in latin america: a catapult to global success
The LAFS Annual Contest is the premier platform for discovering and elevating Latin American talent, showcasing the region’s most innovative designers. With a proven track record of success stories, this contest is more than just a competition—it’s a launchpad for careers that reach global heights.
International leaders and key voices in the fashion industry serve as juries, offering invaluable insights and guidance.
Beyond Financial Rewards: The prizes are life-changing. In addition to significant financial support, winners gain one-of-a-kind opportunities that can propel their careers to international recognition, opening doors to global markets and influential partnerships.
Past winners
SUCCESS STORIES
WEISE - ERICKA SUÁREZ WEISE
Winning the Designer of the Year award in the RTW category at LAFS 2025 was an incredibly meaningful moment for our atelier. Coming from Bolivia, a country with a very small luxury market and limited international fashion visibility, this recognition gave our work an entirely new level of exposure and generated strong interest among retailers, stylists, and influencers across the region. It also helped build trust internationally, something we have felt through the steady growth of orders from across Latin America and the United States.
The opportunity to present a trunkshow at Moda Operandi has been especially valuable, as it connects our work with an audience that truly appreciates craftsmanship, process, and design
LA TORRES - JIMENA TORRES
Para mí, ganar el pitch de LAFS como Accessories Designer of the Year 2025 fue un antes y un después en mi marca. LAFS me abrió las puertas a un escenario internacional y me brindó herramientas clave para organizar y profesionalizar mi proyecto.
De la mano de mentoras como Roxana Frontini, junto a Samantha y Estefanía, trabajamos en la internacionalización de la marca. Gracias a ese proceso, hoy estamos lanzando un trunk show con Moda Operandi y en septiembre participaremos en nuestra primera feria mayorista internacional en Nueva York.
