Last week at Colombiamoda, the officialfashion week ofColombia, a few names stood out among the talented pool of designers debuting their latest work on the runways.
Leal Daccarett
The South American fashion power couple, Karen Daccarett Daes and Francesco Leal Holgin launched their line, Leal Dacarrett in 2006 are now among Columbia’s most cutting-edge looks for young adults. Think hippy-chic. The courage and risk in their designs have garnered national attention as well as mentions in Vogue Latin America next month.
Maria Luisa Ortiz Red Label
Maria Luisa Ortiz, a graduate of a French haute couture school in Paris, launched her own fashion line and business after leaving France. The luxury line she designs targets wealthy women and brides-to-be. She also designed a ready-to-wear collection called Red Label with business partner Veronica Alvarez with lower-cost items with a contemporary look. Alvarez has been a part of designer brands like Calvin Klein, Girogio Armani and was invited by Vogue to the emerging designer showcase.
Franca Lovely Chus
Shoe designer Lola Saavedra, known for her trademark of high quality leather shoes in clunky -funky designs, is quickly becoming a South American sensation. Her label, Franca Lovely Chus was incredibly well-received last week and she was reportedly mobbed by journalists who even bought samples right off the designer after the show. What makes her special? Her shoes are all hand-made in Columbia, the designs are bold and she is shaking up fashion norms introducing bright color to her country, typically used to neutral shades of black and brown.
