# Bogotá Fashion Week 2025: Colombia’s Style Powerhouse Steps Onto the Global Stage

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- Published: 2025-05-17T19:54:14-04:00
- Author: EAN

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From May 20–22, Bogotá will once again become the epicenter of Latin American fashion
as it hosts the eighth edition of Bogotá Fashion Week (BFW). Organized by the Bogotá
Chamber of Commerce, the event continues to strengthen its position as a major player
in the regional creative economy. This year, 140 fashion brands—both Colombian and
international—will gather at the Ágora Bogotá Convention Center, drawing the attention
of buyers from 22 countries.

BFW 2025 promises a dynamic and multifaceted experience, featuring 27 runway shows,
public talks, creative labs, and a multi-brand concept store. The highlight of the
business agenda is the “Wholesale” matchmaking roundtable, designed to connect designers
with global retailers through more than 1,000 pre-scheduled appointments. Prestigious
buyers from Galeries Lafayette (France), Nordstrom (USA), and Kirna Zabete (USA)
are among the international names expected to attend.

“The heart of the event is the business matchmaking component,” said Ovidio Claros,
Executive President of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce. “We’re expecting more than
1,000 appointments between national brands and buyers from countries like South 
Korea, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates.”

This year’s edition will open with a high-profile show by celebrated Colombian designer
Jorge Duque, who will debut Gabinete de curiosidades latinas (Cabinet of Latin Curiosities)—
a bold tribute to Colombia’s diverse cultural and aesthetic heritage.

BFW 2025 also deepens its commitment to inclusivity and community engagement. Through
the [P U E N T E] initiative, 11 entrepreneurs from Bogotá’s traditional neighborhoods
of Restrepo and San Victorino—up from five last year—will present their work, showcasing
the rich grassroots creativity driving the city’s fashion scene.

Beyond fashion shows, BFW presents a strong intellectual and cultural program with
24 public conversations. Topics will range from sustainability and branding to innovation
in Latin American style. Featured speakers include author Amalia Andrade, journalist
Mónica Fonseca, stylist Franklin Ramos, and fashion commentators Pilar Castaño and
Támara González Litman.

The onsite multi-brand store will offer a curated shopping experience, where attendees
can purchase pieces directly from participating designers and receive style advice
from experts like Castaño and Ramos.

By merging commerce, culture, and creativity, Bogotá Fashion Week 2025 sets its 
sights on elevating Colombian fashion to a global platform—reinforcing Bogotá’s 
ambition to become the fashion capital of Latin America.