# Colombian fashion week 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombian-fashion-week-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-03T13:20:27.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 8. Colombiamoda 2026 opened on 4 July in Medellín under the theme “uniqueness as the new luxury.” Undergold debuted its ACT I: Life is an Act of Faith collection, blending denim, leather and experimental finishes with spiritual motifs, while Wild & Pacific headlined the mayor‑backed EPICA platform with the resort‑wear line Slow Burn, mixing Italian lycra, lurex mesh and metallic hardware for day‑to‑night silhouettes. The Non Stop Inexmoda segment showcased six emerging Latin‑American designers, reinforcing regional identity and craftsmanship. On 22 July the University of Medellín presented “Futuros UdeMedellín: Rehumanización Expandida,” a runway of 46 looks organized into Génesis, Síntesis and Ecosistema, featuring biomaterials, live music and community collaborations. Fashion curator Paola Betancur offered styling advice, highlighting designers such as Maria Elena Villamil and Maygel Coronel for the summer season. The fair at Plaza Mayor projected around 70 000 visitors and hosted 143 events across 46 venues through 31 July. Highlights included J Balvin’s opening‑weekend collection, luxury house Vélez’s 40‑year celebration, and Jorge Duque’s 1990s‑inspired line sold through Grupo Éxito stores. In early August, Peruvian label Ayni, opened and closed by former Miss Peru Natalie Vértiz, presented hand‑crafted alpaca and pima‑cotton pieces that support women artisans. Designer Annaiss Yucra made history as the first Peruvian brand on the official Non‑Stop Inexmoda platform with her “A‑Culturación” collection, exploring identity, migration and memory. The event continued to blend music, culture and fashion, underscoring Colombia’s growing role as a hub for Latin‑American design. ## Claims - Colombiamoda 2026 opened at Plaza Mayor in Medellín and featured more than 600 brands. (single source) - Colombiamoda 2026 expects over 70,000 attendees, including 17,000 specialized buyers and 4,000 international buyers from 50 countries. (single source) - The theme of Colombiamoda 2026 is “Uniqueness is the New Luxury”. (single source) - Jorge Duque presented a 1990s‑inspired collection in collaboration with Arkitect at Colombiamoda 2026. (single source) - The Jorge Duque collection featured 84 references and will be sold in 46 Grupo Éxito stores and online via Arkitect.com. (single source) - Michelle Char, queen of the Barranquilla Carnival, debuted on the Colombiamoda runway during the Jorge Duque show. (single source) - MALVA will open the Malva Fashion Embassy in Madrid in October 2026 at Calle Serrano 12. (single source) - The Malva Fashion Embassy will occupy over 1,200 square meters and showcase selected Latin American fashion brands, including Colombian designers. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Peruvian designers showcase collections at Colombiamoda 2026 in Medellín Natalie Vértiz and designer Annaiss Yucra represented Peru at Colombiamoda 2026 in Medellín, showcasing Ayni’s artisan textiles and the historic A‑Culturación collection on Inexmoda’s Non‑Stop platform. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peruvian-designers-showcase-collections-at-colombiamoda-2026-in-medelln ### 2026-07-31: Colombiamoda 2026 ends in Medellín with Undergold's spiritual brutalism finale Colombiamoda 2026 in Medellín wrapped up with Undergold’s spiritual‑brutalism runway, drawing 70,000 visitors from 50 nations and featuring collaborations with J Balvin and designer Manuela Álvarez. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombiamoda-2026-ends-in-medelln-with-undergolds-spiritual-brutalism-finale ### 2026-07-31: Ryan Castro teams with Agua Bendita for Colombiamoda 2026 fashion showcase Ryan Castro acted as guest creative director for Agua Bendita at Colombiamoda 2026, debuting the “Felina” capsule within the Resort 27 collection and spotlighting Medellín’s fashion scene. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ryan-castro-teams-with-agua-bendita-for-colombiamoda-2026-fashion-showcase ### 2026-07-31: Colombiamoda 2026 showcases Peruvian model Natalie Vértiz and Colombian brand Vélez with J Balvin Colombiamoda 2026 in Medellín featured Peruvian model Natalie Vértiz opening Ayni’s show and Colombian brand Vélez’s 40‑year Latin Craft collection with J Balvin. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombiamoda-2026-showcases-peruvian-model-natalie-vrtiz-and-colombian-brand-vlez-with-j-balvin ### 2026-07-29: Colombiamoda 2026 launches in Medellín, spotlighting Colombian fashion internationally Colombiamoda 2026 opened in Medellín with 600+ brands and a “Uniqueness is the New Luxury” theme; Jorge Duque’s Arkitect‑backed collection debuted, and MALVA announced a Madrid fashion embassy for Latin America 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombiamoda-2026-launches-in-medelln-with-600-brands-and-70000-visitors ### 2026-07-26: J Balvin headlines opening of Colombiamoda 2026 in Medellín J Balvin opened Colombiamoda 2026 in Medellín with a runway celebrating Colombian artisan culture, joined by Vélez, Dominican FashionLab and Barranquilla’s weaving clubs. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/j-balvin-highlights-colombiamoda-2026-opening-weekend-runway-in-medelln ### 2026-07-22: Colombiamoda 2026 highlights Colombian fashion innovation and sustainability The University of Medellín will present a human‑focused runway at Colombiamoda 2026, while fashion expert Paola Betancur offers styling advice for Colombian dresses and elegant shoes for summer 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombiamoda-2026-highlights-colombian-fashion-innovation-and-sustainability ### 2026-07-04: Colombiamoda 2026 presents Undergold, Wild & Pacific, and designers Colombiamoda 2026 highlighted Undergold’s spiritual‑brutalist collection, Wild & Pacific’s resortwear line on the EPICA platform, and the Non‑Stop Inexmoda showcase of six Latin American designers, aiming to b­ 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombiamoda-2026-presents-undergold-wild-pacific-and-designers --- Cite as: Colombian fashion week 2026. 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