Where Star-studded Runways, Bold Fashion, Art, & Culture Collided

Miami Fashion Week® (MIAFW) returned South Florida from January 24 – 28, 2024 for exclusive runway shows and events that redefined fashion.

Combining the worlds of fashion, art, and culture, Miami Fashion Week® continued its tradition of transforming the city into a global fashion hub and united industry leaders from around the world.

The week commenced with a press conference at the Gary Nader Art Centre where Gary Nader (Art Collector), CaSandra Diggs (CFDA President), Karl Kani (Fashion Designer), Oliver Gilbert (Miami-Dade Commissioner) and Lourdes Fernández-Velasco (MIAFW Executive Managing Director) welcomed the local community. A dynamic panel discussion unfolded at Kiki on the River, where moderator CaSandra Diggs, Karl Kani, filmmaker Jessy Terrero, and songwriter Ashley Joi explored the influence of style and culture.

Kicking off the MIAFW 2024 runway shows, the “Godfather of Streetwear” Karl Kani presented MIAFW’s first-ever streetwear showcase at the Elser Hotel. A star-studded affair saw luminaries such as actress Pretty Vee, MMA world champion David Evans, and former NBA star Larry Sanders Jr. gracing the runway in bold designs.

The Gary Nader Art Centre, the iconic art gallery recognized with holding the world’s largest Botero collection, became the stage for captivating runway shows throughout the week. Featuring the iconic designers Yas González, Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Rene by RR, Lisu Vega, Angel Sanchez, and Giannina Azar, each show this year’s shows included unforgettable designs that pushed fashion boundaries.

MIAFW’s commitment to sustainability was spotlighted during the Sustainable Summit at Miami-Dade College, which was discussed the critical intersection of fashion and eco-consciousness. Moderated by Gabriella Smith, the Summit included the panel, “The Art of Sustainable Fashion: Blending Creativity with Eco-Consciousness,” with Lisu Vega, Rodner Figueroa, Emily (Milly) Milton, and Moe Hachem, and the panel, “From Waste to Wardrobe: The Role of Recycling in Fashion’s Future,” with Michelle Salsas, Danielle Garno, Matt Levine, and Jaqueline Aramboles.

The star-studded event drew in notable attendees over the course of the week like Guerdy Abraira (Real Housewives of Miami), Pretty Vee (Actress), Kiko El Crazy (Musician), Dalex (Musician), Oliver Gilbert (Miami-Dade Commissioner), Tayln Biggs (Influencer), Zaza the Pikachu dog, Leli Hernandez (Influencer), Shantall Lacayo (Fashion Designer), and Arjun Petgrave (Model).

For 26 years, MIAFW has served as a vibrant platform celebrating fashion, art, and culture. This year’s activations fully immersed attendees and brought industry leaders together for powerful runway shows and insightful discussions.

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Miami Fashion Week takes place in Miami, a city that has evolved into the main bridge between the US and Latin America. This event goes beyond the runway generating a mix between fashion, beauty, music, art, charity, latest trends, gastronomy, luxury, and lifestyle.

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