Whether in Cuba, Mexico, or Colombia, Latino designers have continuously shown their prowess in the fashion industry.

Although places like Milan and Paris are notorious for incubating and housing the biggest names in fashion, talented designers spring up in various parts of the world. A big chunk hail from Latin America, with names like Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera being some of the most famous. Others, like Cuban designer Isabel Toledo and Chilean designer Maria Cornejo, although slightly lesser known, are still equally as impactful. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, L'OFFICIEL celebrates Hispanic and Latin designers. Below, take a look at some of the Latin designers who have shaped the industry, one garment at a time.&nbsp;

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Created by Brazilian designer Patricia Bonaldi, PatBO was created out of S&atilde;o Paulo, Brazil. Bonaldi's mother taught her how to sew growing up, as buying new clothing wasn't accessible to her and her family, which resulted in her falling in love with the process of design and manufacturing garments. Founded in 2002, PatBO is rooted in creating one-of-a-kind gowns by hand, and the brand has been seen on Paris Hilton, Camila Cabello and Vanessa Hudgens.

Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2026 Collection. Courtesy of Tom Ford.

Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Haider Ackermann was adopted by a French Alsatian family at nine months old. Throughout his childhood, his family lived in Ethiopia, Chad, Algeria, and France before settling in the Netherlands. After some years at Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts, a five-month internship with John Galliano, and various jobs later, Ackermann created his own label in 2001 and showed at Paris Fashion Week. Fashion greats like Karl Lagerfeld admired his work, and he eventually became creative director of Berluti in 2016. Now, he has creative control of Canada Goose and Tom Ford.

Based in Cali, Colombia, Andres Otalora is the Colombian designer's namesake brand that was most recently, and famously, worn by Meghan Markle on her four-day tour in Colombia alongside her husband, The Duke of Sussex. The brand has ateliers in Cali and Bogot&aacute;, Colombia, with around 50 women who carefully craft each garment by hand.

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Past Midnight x Retrofête. Courtesy of Past Midnight.

In an era where people are yearning for nostalgia, Carolina Lindo &amp; Lauren Mazzei Molinari of Past Midnight are here to fulfill that desire. For Lindo, eyewear was the sole piece that made her feel confident, and loved bold, oversized frames. Shortly after, she tapped Mazzei Molinari to create the eyewear brand that evokes feelings of moments you never want to leave. From The Classic to The Icon styles, stars like Jennifer Lopez, Becky G, Ashley Graham, and Shay Mitchell have sported the Latina-owned brand's wide range of stylish frames.

Rene Ruiz at Miami Fashion Week 2017. Getty Images.

Ren&eacute; Ruiz is a Cuban designer who immigrated to Miami at an early age and began his brand after earning a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design. Based in Miami, the designer has been dressing South Florida's socialities and celebrities since he opened his first atelier in the 90s. Sofia Vergara, Rebel Wilson and Paris Hilton are just a few of the many celebrities Ruiz has in his famous repertoire.&nbsp;

Campillo Fall/Winter 2026. Courtesy of Campillo.

In the realm of Mexican designers, Patricio Campillo has easily risen to the top. Born and raised in Mexico City, the fashion journalist turned fashion designer draws inspiration from his early years living on his family's ranch. Charro culture, haciendas, and horsemanship details are crucial to the Campillo brand, which was founded in 2017. In 2024, Campillo landed in the semifinals of the LVMH Prize and presented a menswear collection focused on Mexico's volcanoes. Season after season, he continues to pay homage to his roots while dressing some of the biggest names in the Latino sphere and beyond.

The Lucero Skirt. Photo via Instagram/ @collectivaconcepcion

Collectiva Concepci&oacute;n's most special quality is the fact that the brand, based in Mexico City, aims to work with local artisans in more than forty rural communtities throughout the country. They also aim to be as socially and environmentally conscious, all while keeping to their accessible luxury ethos. Founder Concepci&oacute;n Orva&ntilde;anos's goal is help and uplift female communities in Mexico by allowing their artisanal talents to shine through her clothing.&nbsp;

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As one of the era's defining talents, Raul Lopez is no stranger to contributing to the zeitgeist. At the age of 12, the Dominican-American designer started the practice and was inspired by New York's downtown scene. After co-founding Hood By Air in 2006, he left the brand in 2009 and eventually launched Luar Zepol two years later. Returning to the space after a few seasons, the brand simply became Luar, and many were hooked on his designs, ethos, and aesthetic. The Brooklyn-raised talent has dressed stars such as Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Rihanna, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Solange Knowles, to name a few. with

Angel Sanchez at Miami Fashion Week 2018. Getty Images.

First launching his brand in Venezuela in 1989, Angel Sanchez grew up in Valera with his mom, who was a seamstress and patternmaker. Although he studied architecture at university, Sanchez started his business with his mother from their garage and almost ten years later, he moved to New York City, where the brand is presently headquartered. His beautiful garments have been worn by the likes of Beyonc&eacute;, Sandra Bullock, Taylor Swift and Meryl Streep.

Barragán Spring/Summer 2027. Photo via Instagram/@barragan

For those who enjoy a chaotic yet mesmerizing blend of aesthetics, Victor Barragán will be your latest obsession. While living in Mexico City with his family, he would silkscreen images on T-shirts that reimagined iconic logos and pop culture graphics. This practice became popular on Tumblr, which allowed Barragán to move into his own apartment and eventually to New York in 2016. That same year, he launched Barragán and spotlighted the hidden aspects of Mexican culture in his work. In 2019, Anna Wintour advised his application for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, which only grew his cult following among the stars. Needless to say, Barragán is for those who dare, the unafraid, the bold.

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