Overview
- The second annual Latin American Fashion Awards concluded in the Dominican Republic at Casa de Campo’s Altos de Chavón after events held Nov. 6–9.
- Luar designer Raul Lopez, a U.S.-based creator with Dominican roots, secured the first Carmen Busquets Couture Prize over finalists Paula Raia and Kris Goyri.
- LAFA announced winners across 17 categories, including Willy Chavarria as Designer of the Year, Patricio Campillo as Emerging Designer of the Year, and Maluma as Fashion Icon of the Year.
- Becky G and Luis Gerardo Méndez hosted the ceremony, which featured performances by Luísa Sonza and Elena Rose.
- An international jury presided over by Donatella Versace, with members such as Nina Garcia, Steven Kolb, Carlo Capasa, Anna Dello Russo, Alessia Glaviano, and Carmen Busquets, underscored this edition’s heritage-focused theme curated by co-founders Constanza Cavalli Etro and Silvia Argüello.