Luar’s Raul Lopez Wins $50,000 Carmen Busquets Couture Prize
Designers Willy Chavarria and Patricio Campillo also received honours at the Latin American Fashion Awards which concluded this weekend in the Dominican Republic.
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Why Streetwear Is Still Booming in Latin America
While streetwear may have lost momentum in western markets, it continues to surge in countries like Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, where local entrepreneurs are injecting new energy into scenes that were already lively.
Why Streetwear Is Still Booming in Latin America
While streetwear may have lost momentum in western markets, it continues to surge in countries like Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, where local entrepreneurs are injecting new energy into scenes that were already lively.
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Latin America’s New Wave of Fashion Photographers
Diverse talent from Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Argentina are landing high-profile industry gigs thanks to their ability to infuse culturally rich images with commercial appeal in ways that resonate beyond the region.
Latin America’s New Wave of Fashion Photographers
Diverse talent from Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Argentina are landing high-profile industry gigs thanks to their ability to infuse culturally rich images with commercial appeal in ways that resonate beyond the region.
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Inside Latin America’s $90 Billion E-tailer Mercado Libre
From Brazil to Mexico, the Argentina-founded e-commerce giant is investing in influencer marketing and magazine advertorials to gain further credibility in the fashion category amid fierce competition from Asian rivals like Shein.
Inside Latin America’s $90 Billion E-tailer Mercado Libre
From Brazil to Mexico, the Argentina-founded e-commerce giant is investing in influencer marketing and magazine advertorials to gain further credibility in the fashion category amid fierce competition from Asian rivals like Shein.
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Karol G: From Latin Music Icon to Fashion Star
As the chart-topping Colombian reggaeton singer and BoF 500 cover star becomes a global pop sensation, she is shaking up the fashion industry’s celebrity marketing playbook.
Karol G: From Latin Music Icon to Fashion Star
As the chart-topping Colombian reggaeton singer and BoF 500 cover star becomes a global pop sensation, she is shaking up the fashion industry’s celebrity marketing playbook.
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Fashion’s Fragile Recovery in Latin America
The apparel and footwear market in Colombia rebounded faster than in Brazil or Mexico, but Chile and Peru may not recover to pre-pandemic sales levels for years. Where are the region’s next growth opportunities?
Fashion’s Fragile Recovery in Latin America
The apparel and footwear market in Colombia rebounded faster than in Brazil or Mexico, but Chile and Peru may not recover to pre-pandemic sales levels for years. Where are the region’s next growth opportunities?
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Inside Brazil’s Radical Retail Giant
With annual sales of $7 billion, an aggressive digital strategy and a slew of recent acquisitions, Magazine Luiza is determined to conquer the fashion category.
Inside Brazil’s Radical Retail Giant
With annual sales of $7 billion, an aggressive digital strategy and a slew of recent acquisitions, Magazine Luiza is determined to conquer the fashion category.
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New Wave of Brazilian Beauty Brands Go Global
Skincare and makeup brands with exotic botanicals and Millennial appeal are shaking up Brazil’s booming beauty market. Some of these ‘B-Beauty’ players have serious export potential.
New Wave of Brazilian Beauty Brands Go Global
Skincare and makeup brands with exotic botanicals and Millennial appeal are shaking up Brazil’s booming beauty market. Some of these ‘B-Beauty’ players have serious export potential.
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What’s Next in Shapewear? Look to Latin America.
Brands from Colombia and Brazil have earned a reputation as global leaders of the shapewear category prompting demand for their meticulously made girdles in spite of the pandemic.
What’s Next in Shapewear? Look to Latin America.
Brands from Colombia and Brazil have earned a reputation as global leaders of the shapewear category prompting demand for their meticulously made girdles in spite of the pandemic.
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How to Survive Chaos: Lessons from Venezuela
Venezuela’s fashion industry has withered after 10 years of turmoil, but some businesses are thriving despite the national crisis. What advice can these veterans of instability offer the rest of us facing an unpredictable future in the year of the pandemic?
How to Survive Chaos: Lessons from Venezuela
Venezuela’s fashion industry has withered after 10 years of turmoil, but some businesses are thriving despite the national crisis. What advice can these veterans of instability offer the rest of us facing an unpredictable future in the year of the pandemic?
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Luxury Brands Face Uncertain Future in Latin America
New free trade agreements could help boost the regional luxury market, but will they be enough to shield it from Covid-19 losses or be too controversial to benefit big markets like Brazil and Mexico?
Luxury Brands Face Uncertain Future in Latin America
New free trade agreements could help boost the regional luxury market, but will they be enough to shield it from Covid-19 losses or be too controversial to benefit big markets like Brazil and Mexico?
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Online Battle Heats Up in Latin America
Despite social unrest and a sluggish economy, Latin America’s fashion e-commerce sector is forecast to grow by more than 20 percent each year from 2019 to 2021. Here’s how to get in on the action.
Online Battle Heats Up in Latin America
Despite social unrest and a sluggish economy, Latin America’s fashion e-commerce sector is forecast to grow by more than 20 percent each year from 2019 to 2021. Here’s how to get in on the action.
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Luxury Market Anticipates Impact from the 'Trump of the Tropics'
Worried about his socially conservative agenda but desperate for his promise to usher in economic reform, industry leaders feel torn as the far-right military man Jair Bolsonaro becomes president of Brazil.
Luxury Market Anticipates Impact from the 'Trump of the Tropics'
Worried about his socially conservative agenda but desperate for his promise to usher in economic reform, industry leaders feel torn as the far-right military man Jair Bolsonaro becomes president of Brazil.
The News in Brief
Brazilian Footwear Major Arezzo & Co Reports Strong 2022 Revenue Growth
The footwear and accessories conglomerate recorded full year 2022 gross revenues of 5.2 billion reais ($1.01 billion), a 43.5 percent increase from the previous year.
Arezzo & Co Acquires Italian Footwear Brand Paris Texas
The Brazilian footwear and accessories conglomerate has paid 130 million reais ($25 million) to acquire a 65 percent share in the Milan-based shoe brand, signalling the company’s plans to continue expanding its global footprint.
Arezzo & Co Acquires Brazilian Footwear Brand Vicenza
Brazil’s footwear and accessories giant has paid 173 million reais ($33.7 million) for one of the country’s largest independent shoe brands.
South American Retail Giant Ripley Shows Signs of Recovery
One of the region's biggest department store groups reported Q1 revenues of $457 billion Chilean pesos ($548 million), an increase of 21.7 percent year-on-year.
Brazilian Retail Giant Magazine Luiza Returns to Growth
The São Paulo-based firm reported net revenue of 8.7 billion reais ($1.7 billion) in the first quarter of 2022, up 6.2 percent year-on-year.
Brazilian Footwear Giant Arezzo & Co Posts Q1 Revenue Growth
The latest results were down to a more buoyant mood among the country's more affluent “A and B class” consumer demographics among other factors.
Mexican Trade Shows Look to Boost Fashion Exports
Caravana Americana presented Latin American brands to international and domestic buyers in Mexico City over the weekend shortly after Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Mexico kicked off its sales period.