Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin
A seventh-generation Vanderbilt and founder of House of Vanderbilt, she is transforming an American legacy into investment, philanthropy, and opportunity for creative industries.
The Awards
Nine Honors,
One Standard.
Nominations are gathered from a confidential panel of editors, retailers, and prior honorees across the Americas. Selection criteria and voting status are published for every category.
Explore the honors ↓Award Recipients & Presenters
A legacy of Latin excellence,
recognized by LFA™.
LFA™ brings together distinguished recipients and cultural figures who present the honors—creating moments that connect Latin leadership across fashion, entertainment, and global culture.
Erika Ender
Two-time Latin Grammy winner and co-writer of “Despacito,” a global phenomenon linked to eight Guinness World Records. At LFA™, she presented Nicolás Felizola’s Excellence Award.
Nicolás Felizola
From photographing Alexander McQueen and Givenchy to earning U.S. Congressional recognition, the Venezuelan couturier has built a multidisciplinary career defined by international excellence.
Luisa María Restrepo (Lulu99)
One of Colombia’s most influential digital creators, she built a YouTube audience of more than 13 million and turned personal storytelling into global reach.
Part of a growing legacy of recipients, presenters, designers, artists, and global creators brought together by LATIN FASHION AWARDS™.
Designer of the Year
The single most consequential body of work shown this year, in any category.
Haute Couture Excellence
The year's most extraordinary work in made-to-measure craft.
Emerging Talent, Américas
A designer under 35 whose first collections signal a generational shift.
Sustainable Vision
Innovation in regenerative materials, supply chain, and circular design.
Menswear House of the Year
The label that most redefined tailoring and formalwear this year.
Cultural Ambassador
Work that carries regional heritage onto the global stage.
Additional Honors
The final three distinctions will be published with the official awards cycle.
The Highest Distinction
El Señor
One night. One name. One lasting legacy.
El Señor is the highest special recognition presented by LATIN FASHION AWARDS™. Conferred only once during each ceremony, it honors one individual whose vision, leadership, and body of work have permanently advanced Latin fashion and culture.
Unlike the competitive categories, El Señor is not open for submission. It is reserved for a figure whose influence transcends a single season or achievement.
Inaugural Legacy · Martín PolancoThe spirit of this distinction begins with Martín Polanco—a singular creative force whose work and influence remain part of the living history of Latin fashion.
The Academy
The body behind
every honor.
The LATIN FASHION AWARDS™ Academy is the body responsible for nominating, evaluating, and selecting every competitive honoree. No sponsor or single editor determines the result. Academy members follow a published methodology and conflict-of-interest policy to protect the credibility of every honor.
Join the Academy
Academy membership is reviewed by application.
2027 Selection Timeline
Open Submissions
February 5—September 5, 2027
Nominee Announcement
September 15, 2027
Official Nominee Profiles
October 15, 2027
Final Winner Confirmation
Closed board vote · October 2027
The People
The 2027 Honorees
Six names, one standard — selected by the Academy for work that moves the industry forward.
TO BE ANNOUNCED2027 Awards Cycle
Put the work
forward.
Designers, fashion houses, and collections active in the Americas during the awards year may be submitted for Academy consideration. You may nominate your own work or the work of another qualified candidate.
Submission Window
February 5—September 5, 2027
How to Submit
- 01
Choose the Honor
Identify the category that best reflects the work and its contribution during the awards year.
- 02
Prepare the Record
Include the nominee’s biography, portfolio or collection link, country, category, and a concise statement explaining why the work merits consideration.
- 03
Enter Academy Review
Eligible submissions are reviewed for completeness before entering the formal nomination and selection process.