It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

ProColombia

PRESS RELEASE / Event

4 October 2024

2 minutes

This event, organized by civil society in collaboration with the Embassy of Colom-bia, aimed to highlight the rich Afro-Colombian identity that thrives through music and fashion as vital expressions of cultural resistance and explosion.

Tribute to Afro-Colombian Culture Held at Colombian Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. U.S.: On Friday, September 27, the residence of the Colombian am-bassador was transformed into a vibrant celebration of Afro-Colombian culture, marking an inspiring tribute within the framework of Hispanic Heritage Month. This event, organized by civil society in collaboration with the Embassy of Colom-bia, aimed to highlight the...

PRESS RELEASE / Event

3 June 2024

3 minutes

Their participation highlights Colombia's thriving fashion industry, known for its focus on sustainable and cultural initiatives.

Colombian Brands Make Waves at Miami Swim Week

Miami, U.S.: This weekend, ProColombia, the country's promotion agency, will showcase 27 Colombian brands at Miami Swim Week, the largest global swimwear trade event. Participating in two major shows, The Cabana Swim Show and the Swim Show x WGSN, Swim Lab, these brands will present swim and resort wear, shoes, jewelry, accessories, and handcrafted...

Curtain-Raiser / PI Apparel Medellin

17 October 2023

5 minutes

Latin America Welcomes Opportunities Knocking on the Doors of PI Apparel Medellin

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.

Subir Ghosh

Interview

PRESS RELEASE / Event

17 October 2023

3 minutes

Juan Pablo Socarrás Yani is a fashion designer from the Colombian Caribbean with over 16 years of experience leading projects for social transformation in Colombia through the design and creation of collections that connect artisanal, indigenous, Afro-descendant, and traditional communities from across Latin America.

Sustainable and Ancestral Colombian Fashion Trends Takes Center Stage at Vancouver Fashion Week 2023

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...

PRESS RELEASE / Show

7 September 2023

2 minutes

Colombia is not only making history at Fashion Week, but also at other events such as MAGIC and Coterie. Around the same dates and at both trade fairs, Colombia will have a delegation of twelve companies that are looking to expand their business opportunities and match their offer with the American buyers interests.

Colombia Takes Over The Big Apple During 'Fashion Month'

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.

This year is no different. In the...

PRESS RELEASE / Event

8 July 2023

5 minutes

Since the signing of the last Free Trade Agreement between Colombia and the U.S., a few years ago, the country has allowed the admission of fashion products with a 0% tariff. This competitive advantage adds to the country’s ability to respond to export demand due to its strategic location having access to multiple maritime routes and ports.

Colombian Brands Are Taking Over the Shows of Miami’s Swim Week 2023

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...

PRESS RELEASE / Event

13 June 2023

2 minutes

Colombian brands are also known for working with functional fabric characteristics such as high UV protection, breathability, and quick drying.

For Colombia’s Dynamic Swimwear Fashion Industry, Beauty and Environment, Go Hand in Hand

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.

On June 13th and 14th...

Country Overview / Colombia / II

2 May 2023

9 minutes

As Colombia evolves, it looks forward to making the best out of its Promotion Trade Agreement with the United States, always keeping in mind the need to have a level-playing field based on principles of sustainability; for example, it looks forward to reducing inequity, and social, economic, and gender gaps, with the whole purpose being to achieve total peace in Colombia.

For Colombia's Textiles-Fashion Industry Sustainability Is Not a Plus, but a Must

Spearheading the promotion of the textiles & fashion industry of Colombia is ProColombia, under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism. The organisation's expansive mandate includes boosting international tourism, foreign investments and non-traditional exports. Carmen Caballero, ProColombia's President, tells texfash.com how the country is working to ramp up its textiles & fashion industry.

Subir Ghosh

Interview

Wireframe: The Promise of Colombia

Country Overview / Colombia / I

1 May 2023

7 minutes

On the streets of Cartagena. The fashion industry in Colombia has a history of over 100 years and the support of an extensive network of private and public partners.

Destination Colombia: Where Sourcing Meets Substance and Style

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.