On the evening before the 2025 Latin American Fashion Awards, the co-founders, Constanza Cavalli Etro and Silvia Argüello, hosted an opening cocktail at the exclusive Villa Caletón 24, located in Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, to kick off the weekend of celebrations honoring Latin American fashion and talent. The event brought together top fashion industry members, celebrities, designers, and influencers from around the world to celebrate Latin American talent and creativity.

Guests, including Becky G, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Luísa Sonza, Elena Rose, and leading designers and industry figures, enjoyed an evening of cocktails, small bites, and live music. Throughout the villa, guests experienced striking installation art by acclaimed Dominican contemporary artist Raquel Paiewonsky, whose work added a dynamic and immersive cultural dimension to the evening.

The opening night welcomed over 200 guests and offered a first glimpse into the main ceremony.

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