Willy Chavarria, Raul Lopez, Patricio Campillo, and More Win Big at the Latin American Fashion Awards

Willy Chavarria, Raul Lopez, Patricio Campillo, and More Win Big at the Latin American Fashion Awards

The fashion world descended upon the historic Altos de Chavón Amphitheater in La Romana, Dominican Republic, for a weekend celebrating the Latin American Fashion Awards. The biannual ceremony returned for its second edition with Donatella Versace as president of the jury, which also included Karla Martinez de Salas, Head of Editorial Content at Vogue Latin…

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The recipients of the Davide Renne scholarship Carter Hamilton Mills with Renne's sister, Michelle.

Polimoda Launches Scolarship Porgram Honoring Davide Renne

PAYING HOMAGE: On the anniversary of Davide Renne’s passing, Polimoda, the Florence-based leading fashion school, has chosen to honor his memory by establishing the Davide Renne Scholarship. This annual award is dedicated to supporting emerging talents in fashion design, specifically students enrolled in the undergraduate in fashion design program. The scholarship, entirely funded by the…

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Could West Africa Be Fashion’s Next Manufacturing Hub?

Could West Africa Be Fashion’s Next Manufacturing Hub?

As brands look to diversify away from Asia-centric supply chains, a trend accelerated by trade tensions and tariffs, Africa is being positioned as an alternative manufacturing base. Regions such as North Africa (notably Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt) have become hubs for fast-turnaround apparel production, while East Africa (particularly Ethiopia and Kenya) has attracted investment in…

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