Colombian fashion brand Agua Bendita cofounders, Mariana Hinestroza and Catalina Álvarez, are receiving the Visionary of the Year award at the Latin American Fashion Summit.
was chosen for its “commitment to empowering communities,” highlighting the luxury label’s work with rural Colombian artisans for its handcrafted pieces.
Last year, Zacapa Rum’s inaugural Visionary of the Year award went to Luar designer Raul Lopez, who produced a collaboration with the spirits brand in April. The Visionary of the Year award is said to celebrate Latin American designers who “redefinein 2003 when the cofounders created swimsuits from leftover fabrics from local clothing factories in their hometown of Medellin.
Agua Bendita sells its hand-embroidered pieces to more than 70 countries and has embarked on collaborations with Gucci’s Vault program. The brand also launched a resale platform in the U.S. last year. The brand partners with U.S. wholesalers like Net-a-porter, Moda Operandi, Mytheresa and Bergdorf Goodman. Agua Bendita also hosted its first pop-up store in the U.S. earlier this year in Dallas. Kamala Harris' Stepdaughter Ella Emhoff Marries Coach's Marbled Knits With Voluminous Plaid Skirt for 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards Red Carpet. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google.
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