7 Latin fashion brands everyone should know in 2022
While the world continues its travel standstill, we’re going on a global fashion tour. In addition to encouraging our love of coffee and bikini-clad supermodels, Latin America has some seriously stylish exports. Whilst Latin fashion bigwigs Oscar de la Renta (Dominican Republic), Carolina Herrera (Venezuela), and Isabel Toledo (Cuba) may already in our Latin lexicons, South America is brimming with sartorial talent.
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These seven Latin fashion brands may be flying under-the-radar state-side but trust us when we say they’re definitely worth knowing.
Leal Daccarett
Colombian designers Francisco Leal & Karen Daccarett established their color-happy brand in 2008. With bold prints and silhouettes, Leal Daccarett designs feel like an elegant fiesta is just around the corner.
Leal Daccarett
Anetta striped structured peplum dress - Blue
$856.00
Farfetch
Leal Daccarett
Eliseo Crochet-Knit Cotton Jacket Black
$1,408.00
Moda Operandi
Leal Daccarett
crochet-trimmed gingham dress - White
$1,610.00
Farfetch
Leal Daccarett
Sofia Patterned Crepe Pants Blue
$430.00
Moda Operandi
Lapima
Anne Hathaway, Olivia Palermo, and Emma Roberts are all fans of Brazillian sunglasses brand Lapima. The luxury accessories brand was founded in 2016 by Gisela and Gustavo Assis and the sunglasses are handmade in their house atelier in Sāo Paulo, Brazil.
Lapima
Tessa squared-concave frame sunglasses - Brown
£343.00
FARFETCH
Lapima
Alice geometric-frame glasses - Blue
£282.00
FARFETCH
Lapima
Carla square-frame glasses - Red
£272.00
FARFETCH
Lapima
Cecilia oversized-frame sunglasses - Red
£343.00
FARFETCH
PatBO
Heavy on tropical prints and sexy cut-outs, Brazillian label PatBO is known for its playful dresses and luxury-made vacation pieces.
PatBo
Pink Flamant Twist Crochet Maxi Dress Size XXS
£221.85
HEWI
-55%
PatBo
Purple V-Neck Sleeveless Dress Pink
£348.83
£775.17
Miinto
Haider Ackermann
Colombian-born designer Haider Ackermann has gone well beyond his South American roots to become one of Hollywood’s go-to red carpet designers. Tilda Swinton and Timothée Chalamet are both avid fans of the Bogotá-born designer.
Haider Ackermann
satin-stripe cotton track pants - Brown
£337.00
FARFETCH
Haider Ackermann
Navy Silk Midi Dress Size M Blue
£152.00
HEWI
-32%
Haider Ackermann
skinny leather belt - Black
£152.00
£222.00
FARFETCH
Silvia Tcherassi
Colombian designer Silvia Tcherassi is a mainstay of Latin American fashion. The designer has been at the job for more than 30 years and was the “pioneer of Latin flair”, according to WWD.
Silvia Tcherassi
abstract jess trousers - Neutrals Beige
£1,007.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Silvia Tcherassi
floral-print striped cotton shorts - Blue
£304.00
£508.00
FARFETCH
Silvia Tcherassi
Caserta flap-pocket tie shirt - Blue
£1,215.00
FARFETCH
Gabriela Hearst
A Meghan Markle favorite, Uruguayan designer Gabriela Hearst not only makes one of a kind accessories but Hearst is a green fashion advocate, contributing to Our Children’s Trust, a nonprofit fighting for the court-ordered implementations of science-based climate recovery plans.
-60%
Gabriela Hearst
Caped silk satin gown Pink
£958.00
£2,395.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Gabriela Hearst
Perro woven leather pumps Black
£495.00
£990.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Gabriela Hearst
Coleridge checked wool and silk vest Grey
£820.00
£1,025.00
Mytheresa
Nancy Gonzalez
Luxury handbag designer Nancy Gonzalez is known for her use of precious skins and colors in her designs. The Colombian-born designer creates handbags that celebrate the rich culture and colors of her home country.
Nancy Gonzalez
Medium Woven Python Tote White
$3,350.00
Moda Operandi
Nancy Gonzalez
Lucy Large Linen-Trimmed Crocodile Bag
$3,050.00
Moda Operandi
Nancy Gonzalez
Small Woven Python Tote Red
$2,450.00
Moda Operandi
Nancy Gonzalez
Emma Elaphe Snake Tote Gray
$3,250.00
Moda Operandi
PatBo
Pink Flamant Twist Crochet Maxi Dress Size XXS
£221.85
HEWI
-60%
Gabriela Hearst
Caped silk satin gown Pink
£958.00
£2,395.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Gabriela Hearst
Perro woven leather pumps Black
£495.00
£990.00
Mytheresa
PatBo
Artichoke Beach Dress Size S Red
£276.25
HEWI
-40%
Gabriela Hearst
Perro leather slingback flats Pink
£498.00
£830.00
Mytheresa