--- title: "Latin American Fashion Awards 2025 at Casa de Campo®" url: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/blog/2025/11/24/latin-american-fashion-awards-2025-at-casa-de-campo/ date: 2025-11-24 modified: 2026-09-02 lang: en author: "Julie Anderson" description: "The second edition of the Latin American Fashion Awards returned to Casa de Campo with renewed brilliance, uniting global icons, celebrated designers, and emerging creative voices for an unforgettable evening..." categories: - "Blog" image: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7561807-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg word_count: 377 --- # Latin American Fashion Awards 2025 at Casa de Campo® ## Key Takeaways - Latin American Fashion Awards 2025 returns to Casa de Campo for its second edition, led by Donatella Versace as Jury President and centered on the theme “Hot by Heritage.” - Altos de Chavón Amphitheatre hosts the ceremony, while Becky G and Luis Gerardo Méndez guide a night shaped by high fashion, cultural pride, and artistic legacy. - The ceremony honors 17 categories, including Fashion Icon of the Year Maluma, Brand of the Year Agua by Agua Bendita, and Model of the Year Paloma Elsesser. The second edition of the Latin American Fashion Awards returned to Casa de Campo with renewed brilliance, uniting global icons, celebrated designers, and emerging creative voices for an unforgettable evening in the Dominican Republic. Led by Donatella Versace as Jury President, this year’s celebration embraced the theme “Hot by Heritage,” honoring the roots, identity, and artistic power of the Latin world. ![Luis Gerardo Méndez, Donatella Versace, and Patricio Campillo at the Latin American Fashion Awards at Altos de Chavon](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7561921-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg) ![Donatella Versace at the 2025 Latin American Fashion Awards at Casa de Campo](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7560507-scaled-1-1024x819.jpg) ![Elena Rose posing on the red carpet at Altos de Chavon](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7561705-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg) ![Anna Dello Russo on the red carpet at our Caribbean spa resort](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7560378-scaled-1-1024x819.jpg) ![A woman posing on the Latin American Fashion Awards Red Carpet at our Caribbean wellness resort](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7560411-scaled-1-1024x819.jpg) ![A couple posing on the Latin American Fashion Awards Red Carpet at Altos de Chavon](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7560424-scaled-1-1024x819.jpg) ![Elena Rose at the Latin American Fashion Awards Red Carpet at Altos de Chavon](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7560429-scaled-1-1024x819.jpg) ![Becky G and Luis Gerardo Méndez making an announcement at the Latin American Fashion Awards Ceremony](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7560550-scaled-1-1024x819.jpg) ![okischa on the red carpet at the 2025 Latin American Fashion Awards](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7560454-scaled-1-1024x819.jpg) ![Attendee of the 2025 Latin American Fashion Awards Red Carpet and Awards Ceremony at Altos de Chavon](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7560475-scaled-1-1024x819.jpg) ![Winners of the Latin American Fashion Awards at Casa de Campo](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC00987-1024x683.jpg) ![A performance at the 2025 Latin American Fashion Awards at Casa de Campo in La Romana](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7560743-scaled-1-1024x819.jpg) ![2025 Latin American Fashion Awards at Altos de Chavon](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7561807-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg) ![Performers at the 2025 Latin American Fashion Awards at Casa de Campo](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7561948-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg) ![Latin American Fashion Awards Red Carpet + Awards Ceremony](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BFA_52376_7560715-scaled-1-1024x819.jpg) ![Performers at the 2025 Latin American Fashion Awards at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FN3A1495-scaled-1-1024x682.jpg) ![Jason Loida and Christian Kycek at Altos de Chavon](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jason-Loida-y-Christian-Kycek-scaled-1-1024x682.jpg) ![Attendees of the 2025 Latin American Fashion](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FN3A1498-scaled-1-1024x682.jpg) ## A Legendary Night in Altos de Chavón The historic [Altos de Chavón](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/es/experiences/altos-de-chavon/) Amphitheatre—one of Casa de Campo’s most treasured cultural landmarks—set the stage for the awards ceremony. With its Old World charm and Mediterranean-inspired architecture, the venue amplified the event’s tribute to heritage and artistic legacy. Hosts Becky G and Luis Gerardo Méndez guided the audience through a night that blended high fashion, cultural pride, and cutting-edge creativity, all surrounded by the timeless beauty of Altos de Chavón. ## Extraordinary Artistic Performances Music elevated the night with two captivating performances: • Luísa Sonza opened the evening with fierce, unapologetic energy. • Elena Rose closed the ceremony with a soulful, luminous performance. Both artists reflected the essence of Latin creativity—passionate, bold, and forward-looking. ## A Striking Artistic Tribute to Womanhood Artist **Raquel Paiewonsky** transformed the red carpet experience with a sculptural installation honoring women as the bearers of heritage. Her work became an instant symbol of the night’s theme, reminding guests that cultural tradition—and the very notion of legacy—begins with women. ## Celebrating Excellence: Highlights from the Winners The ceremony honored 17 categories, shining a spotlight on both established leaders and rising voices across the region. Notable recognitions included: • Fashion Icon of the Year: Maluma – honored for his fearless individuality and cultural influence. • Carmen Busquets Couture Prize: Raúl López (LUAR) – awarded for advancing couture craftsmanship in Latin America. • Brand of the Year: Agua by Agua Bendita – celebrated for heritage-driven storytelling and sustainable vision. • Model of the Year: Paloma Elsesser – honored by Dominican star Tokischa in a standout moment. • Fashion Photographer of the Year: Renell Medrano – recognized for her intimate, cinematic portraits that reframe contemporary Latin identity. The diversity of winners reflected a region rich in talent, passion, and evolving artistry. Casa de Campo once again proved itself the ideal home for a global cultural celebration—where heritage is honored, creativity thrives, and the future of Latin fashion shines brighter than ever. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Why was Altos de Chavón the right setting for the Latin American Fashion Awards 2025?** A: Altos de Chavón fit the event because the amphitheatre already carries cultural weight, and that matters for a theme built around heritage. Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo used one of its most treasured landmarks to frame a night about identity, artistic legacy, and Latin creativity. The Old World charm and Mediterranean-inspired architecture gave the ceremony a stronger sense of place than a generic venue would have. **Q: What kind of performances were part of the Latin American Fashion Awards 2025?** A: The night mixed fashion with live music, which kept the ceremony from feeling like a standard awards show. Luísa Sonza opened with fierce energy, and Elena Rose closed with a soulful performance. That contrast worked because it matched the event’s theme: bold, modern Latin creativity with emotional range. Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo paired those performances with the awards program in Altos de Chavón. **Q: How did Raquel Paiewonsky’s red carpet installation connect to the event theme?** A: Raquel Paiewonsky’s sculptural installation turned the red carpet into part of the storytelling instead of just a backdrop. Her tribute honored women as the bearers of heritage, which tied directly to “Hot by Heritage.” That matters because the theme was not only about fashion, but also about where cultural legacy begins. In this setting, Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo used art to reinforce the night’s message. **Q: Which winners stood out at the Latin American Fashion Awards 2025?** A: Several winners captured different sides of Latin fashion and creativity. Maluma was named Fashion Icon of the Year, Raúl López (LUAR) won the Carmen Busquets Couture Prize, Agua by Agua Bendita took Brand of the Year, Paloma Elsesser was Model of the Year, and Renell Medrano was Fashion Photographer of the Year. The spread shows how Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo hosted recognition across style, craftsmanship, branding, modeling, and image-making. **Q: What is [Altos de Chavón](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/es/experiences/altos-de-chavon/) best known for in events like this?** A: Altos de Chavón is best known here as a historic cultural landmark with an amphitheatre that can anchor a major ceremony. Its Old World charm and Mediterranean-inspired architecture gave the awards a distinct atmosphere that matched the heritage-focused theme. For an event like this, that kind of setting does more than look good on camera. It helps Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo turn an awards night into a cultural statement.