In recognition of Latinx Heritage Month, the CFDA is proud to present highlights from the Latin American Fashion Summit. Attendees of the 2022 LAFS Summit, held in Miami, gathered for a weekend of inspiring conversations, networking events, and the best of Latin American designer pop-ups.

How Lauren Santo Domingo and Johanna Ortiz Influenced Latin America and Fashion Around the Globe

These two powerhouses share how they both got started in the industry, how Ortiz’s Columbian background influences her designs and how an introduction to Vogue impacted her brand on a global scale.

Taking Your Business To The Next Level, With The Pitch to LAFS Winners

As previous winners of the pitch to LAFS, Coronel and Vargas discuss how their businesses have evolved since winning the competition and the importance of finding the right partners as they scale their brands.

The next event hosted by LAFS is RAÍCES by LAFS, a new annual event in a remote destination of Latin America. It will be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from March 13-15th, 2023. Guests will be able to attend incredible panel discussions, opening cocktail party, networking opportunities, pop-up shops and more. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.