{
  "id": 16946994,
  "title": "Barranquilla Is Ready for Barranquilla Fashion Week 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/barranquilla-is-ready-for-barranquilla-fashion-week-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T19:27:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/10/28/barranquilla-fashion-week-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barranquilla is prepping for the 13th edition of Barranquilla Fashion Week, set to occur from November 25-28, 2026. This platform is designed to bolster the city's presence in the global fashion scene and link creative minds with commercial prospects. The event will feature runway shows, brand experiences, entertainment, and networking opportunities for professionals in the industry. Dubbed the Caribbean Fashion Week, the event unites designers, brands, models, artists, and representatives from the creative sectors. Its aim is to showcase collections, forge business connections, and elevate the visibility of Colombian and Latin American fashion.\n\nBeyond the runway, Barranquilla Fashion Week serves as a hub for creativity and commerce. The program includes commercial spaces and brand activations where companies can exhibit their products, interact with the audience, and forge ties with potential clients and business partners. Services such as runway production, model casting, styling, and promoting designers' work are also on the table. This commercial side is crucial for an industry that encompasses a wide range of professions, including photography, makeup, audiovisual production, garment manufacturing, communications, and event management. By uniting various facets of the fashion value chain, the event can foster collaborations and strengthen the industry.\n\nThe lineup for Barranquilla Fashion Week boasts a diverse mix of designers from around the globe. Spanish designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, renowned for her vibrant pieces, is one of the featured designers, alongside Custo Dalmau, the founder of Custo Barcelona; Dominican designer Giannina Azar, celebrated for her high-profile designs in the entertainment industry; Venezuelan designer Giovanni Scutaro, celebrated for his work in haute couture; Mexican designer Ricardo Covalin, whose creations incorporate cultural motifs; and Bolivian designer Rosita Hurtado, whose designs merge elegance with cultural identity. Additionally, the lineup includes Colombian singer-songwriter Andres Cepeda, Barranquilla-native Maia, the band ChocQuibTown, Gusi, Maluma, and Fanny Lu. By merging fashion with music and entertainment, the event aims to broaden its allure, drawing in audiences interested in runway presentations, live performances, and immersive experiences. The program also includes professionals from journalism and image consulting, such as Kika Rocha and Claudia Zuleta. This strategy mirrors a broader fashion trend, where events blend various cultural expressions to create experiences that transcend mere collection displays. It also offers brands a platform to boost their visibility and connect with fresh audiences.",
  "summary": "Barranquilla is preparing to host a new edition of Barranquilla Fashion Week, a platform that aims to strengthen the city’s presence in the fashion industry and connect creative talent with business opportunities. The event will take place from Nov. 25 to 28, 2026, with a program combining runway shows, brand experiences, entertainment and networking opportunities […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}