Universo MOLA Fashion Week 2025 wraps fourth edition with regional impact and international reach

From April 8 to 11, Bogotá welcomed the fourth edition of Universo Mola Fashion Week, positioning the event as Latin America’s only sustainable fashion week with growing international recognition. Held at EAN University and co-hosted by the Laverde Foundation, the event brought together designers, brands, institutions, and the public to discuss and implement sustainable solutions in the regional fashion sector.

Spanning five days, Universo Mola Fashion Week 2025 featured 28 brands from Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. It attracted more than 2,500 in-person attendees and reached an additional 148,000 viewers online.
 
The program included runway shows, forums, workshops, exhibitions, and a business opportunity roundtable that facilitated 123 meetings between 32 participants and 16 companies. The goal was to foster sustainable partnerships and boost commercial growth.

39 speakers contributed to an academic program focused on regeneration, circularity, and business models that create social and environmental impact.
 
A significant milestone from this year’s edition was the creation of the Latin American Sustainable Fashion Academic Network. The initiative was formalized during a meeting between universities and training institutions from Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and Italy. The goal is to strengthen academic collaboration and prepare the next generation of fashion professionals through a more holistic, sustainability-driven curriculum.
 
Throughout the event, both emerging and established brands received support through scholarships, mentorships, and internationalization opportunities—including selection for Guatemala Fashion Week 2026 and product showcases in Europe through the Istituto Europeo di Design.
 
The event closed with the Mola Red Carpet and a final runway show themed “Nostalgia for the Future.” At the close, organizers announced a two-year strategic pause to allow the initiative to restructure its action plan, grow partnerships, and expand its impact across Latin America.
 
According to organizers, the break will allow Universo Mola to continue developing innovative projects focused on transforming the fashion system through a sustainable and regenerative approach.