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RD Fashion Week 2026

Overview

The seventeenth edition of RD Fashion Week was organized to celebrate the 40-year career of designer Leonel Lirio and to promote Dominican national talent. Initial announcements highlighted initiatives such as ‘Moda por la Inclusión’, a collaboration with the Attorney General's Office supporting marginalized groups, and workshops led by designer Raúl López focused on fashion history and identity.

The event officially commenced at the Hotel Marriott Santo Domingo Piantini. The opening ceremonies featured a tribute to Lirio, who shared the runway with Melkis Díaz and Alejandro Fajardo. According to Melkis Díaz, the platform intends to foster a space where the experience of veteran creators and the proposals of new generations coexist.

Entities

Leonel Lirio · Melkis Díaz · RD Fashion Week · Santo Domingo · Alejandro Fajardo

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Leonel Lirio honored at RD Fashion Week opening

    RD Fashion Week opened its 17th edition in Santo Domingo with a tribute to designer Leonel Lirio, celebrating his 40-year career and contribution to Dominican fashion.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    RD Fashion Week 2026 to celebrate Leonel Lirio’s 40-year career

    RD Fashion Week 2026 will celebrate designer Leonel Lirio’s 40-year career and feature inclusive fashion initiatives and mentorship sessions with designer Raúl López.

Sources

bckonline.com · deultimominuto.net · elinformante.com.do · elnacional.com.do · elnuevodiario.com.do · elpaisdominicano.do · instyle.es · lan103fm.com · mundolapalma.es · n.com.do · puntacanahits.com