LAFS 2025 Mother’s Day Pop-Up
Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with Estefania Lacayo and Samantha Tams, co-founders of LAFS (Latin American Fashion Summit), for their Mother’s Day Pop-Up event in the Miami Design District. The two-day shopping experience began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and featured a curated collection of Latin American designer brands. Shoppers discovered handmade leather handbags from Spain, luxury shoes from Ecuador and Spain, artisan perfumes from Colombia, and handwoven fashion pieces from Mexico. The event celebrated sustainable fashion, female-led Latin American brands, and unique, handcrafted accessories perfect for Mother’s Day gifting. Catch a glimpse below of the inspiring interviews we shot over the two-day event.
Photo Credits: Latin American Fashion Summit Jorge Photographer
Shantall
Shantall Lacayo @shantalllacayo is the founder and creative force behind the brand Shantall. A Managua-born, Miami-based fashion designer and winner of Project Runway Season 19, Shantall is known for her bold use of feminine color palettes, geometric patterns, and empowering silhouettes that celebrate Latin American artistry.
Photo Credits: Latin American Fashion Summit Jorge Photographer
OIYA
Priscilla, the founder of OIYA, is a Brazilian ex-model passionate about creating jewelry with purpose. A core part of her mission is giving back - for every product sold, a child is fed for a day. Her designs embrace a playful, stacked jewelry aesthetic, featuring vibrant evil eye charms, colorful seashell bracelets, and other bold, symbolic elements inspired by global culture.
Photo Credits: Latin American Fashion Summit Jorge Photographer
NNT LAB
Nina, founder of NNT LAB, is a Colombian entrepreneur who recently relocated to Miami. She launched a unique perfume collection inspired by Colombia’s iconic cities— Santa Marta, Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and the Amazonas region—each scent capturing the essence and spirit of its locale.
Photo Credits: Latin American Fashion Summit Jorge Photographer
