As one of the biggest events to be held in Latin America, PI Apparel Medellin this year is significant both for the region itself as well as the overall global context in which it is set to kick off on Wednesday. Two people in the thick and thin of things set the tone: Carmen Caballero, President of ProColombia, and Monica Afonso, Conference Producer at PI Apparel.
Vancouver, Canada: From October 17th to 22nd, Canada will host Vancouver Fashion Week, which, with over 20 years of history since its founding in 2001, has positioned itself as the second most significant fashion week in the Americas, second only to New York.
This grand event will feature the participation of Colombian designer Juan Pablo Socarrás...
NEW YORK, U.S.: Colombia has been making waves in the fashion sector over a century. With its sustainable plus innovative designs, and its viable processes and products made with eco-friendly materials, the country has managed to arouse interest globally and stand out at renowned events such as the NY Fashion Week.
Miami, U.S.: Colombia is a key player in the fashion industry worldwide. As the sector grows, small and medium-sized companies from different corners of the country are looking for new opportunities to export one-of-a-kind and sustainable swimwear to the United States.
As a matter of fact, during Miami Swim Week’s shows, Colombia’s presence will be...
Los Angeles, U.S.: Colombia has been one of the most important players in the Latin American Region for swimwear, as it is recognized worldwide for its commitment to excellent quality, attention to detail, and stylish trends. Around the world, Colombian swimwear brands have taken major international runway shows and tradeshows.
As the demand for near-shoring slowly gathers steam both for reasons of political compulsions and logistics issues, there is one country that is ready to make the best of it: Colombia. The country is both steeped in traditional textiles and is just as modern in its approach to environmental issues. But, can Colombia live up to the promise that the future holds? The first of a three-part WireFrame series from texfash.com.