The recently concluded November 2024 edition of Miami Fashion Week® (MIAFW) highlighted Miami’s role as a global fashion hub while setting the stage for an exciting 2025 season. The event concluded with showcases from celebrated designers such as Philipp Plein, Lafayette 148 NY, Giannina Azar, Yas González, Shantall Lacayo, Claro Couture, Sigal, and Yenny Bastida.Curated by Sergio Salerni, Brand Partner and Director, Milan Fashion Week, the showcase reaffirmed MIAFW's prominence in the industry.
The fashion week commenced with a press conference at the Gary Nader Art Centre, where Mayor Daniella Levine Cava; Oliver G. Gilbert III, Chairman and fashion leaders like Elliot Carlyle welcomed MIAFW back to Miami. The festivities launched with Philipp Plein’s signature urban style at the prestigious ‘Designers' Dinner’ held at Queen Miami Beach, attended by notable trendsetters such as Osmariel Villalobos, Hofit Golan, Rodner Figueroa, and Carlos Adyan.
Throughout the week, Miami hosted a variety of standout events. Lafayette 148 NY presented an elegant outdoor runway show atop Mr C Miami Coconut Grove, while Giannina Azar dazzled audiences with radiant eveningwear at the Gary Nader Art Centre, modeled by Miss Universe finalists Marianela Ancheta (Cuba 2024), Celinee Santos Frias (Dominican Republic 2024), and Ileana Márquez Pedroza (Venezuela 2023).
The ‘Influencers Brunch’ at Sofia Design District featured Shantall Lacayo's newest collection, while Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada captivated audiences with an intimate book presentation at the Gary Nader Art Centre, offering insights into her illustrious career. Exclusive in-store events hosted by Sigal and Lafayette 148 enhanced the experience, drawing fashion enthusiasts from across the globe.
Highlighting extraordinary talent, the November edition of Miami Fashion Week showcased Miami’s global fashion influence, says Lourdes Fernandez-Velasco, Executive Director, MIAFW. Supported by the Miami Fashion Institute, the Miami Fashion Week Summit offered thought-provoking insights into the future of fashion, the event brought together industry leaders such as Rodner Figueroa, Andrea Minski, Vanessa Sanchez, Taryn Hipwell, etc, to discuss sustainable fashion and the impact of influencers.
MIAFW also emphasised its economic and cultural contributions. The event generates jobs, tourism, educational opportunities, and global branding for the city, says Fabian Basabe, State Representative, Florida House of Representatives.
