This February, Colombia is reinforcing its position in the global fashion landscape, with leading apparel suppliers exhibiting at MAGIC Sourcing Las Vegas (February 17–19) while Colombian designers simultaneously gain international visibility at New York Fashion Week.
The Colombia Country Pavilion at MAGIC highlights the country’s capabilities in design, manufacturing and innovation, positioning Colombia as a strategic sourcing partner for U.S. and international brands.
Expanding Sourcing Capabilities at MAGIC
Among the participating companies are Tulum Fashions, recognized for premium swimwear and resortwear, and Aritex, known for streetwear and lifestyle apparel—together reflecting the breadth of Colombia’s manufacturing expertise.
This year also marks the debut of Ciprés y Arrayán and Nexxos Studio at MAGIC, signaling a new generation of Colombian companies expanding their international footprint.
Ciprés y Arrayán specializes in high-performance cycling and activewear, offering fully integrated services from concept development and technical design to manufacturing, packaging and export logistics. With in-house R&D, digital printing, sublimation and modular production systems, the company provides scalable performance apparel solutions across multiple athletic categories.
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Nexxos Studio brings more than four decades of vertically integrated manufacturing experience. Its in-house knitting, cutting, sewing, printing and embroidery operations allow full control over quality, timelines and traceability. The company offers flexible production models and direct collaboration, enabling brands to achieve speed to market and greater supply chain transparency.
“These companies demonstrate Colombia’s sourcing advantages: nearshoring proximity to the U.S. market, flexible production, fast replenishment, and vertically integrated supply chains,” said Carmen Caballero, President of ProColombia.
In 2025, Colombia’s fashion exports reached approximately $238 million, with the United States accounting for around 41% of total shipments, including shapewear, swimwear, underwear and casualwear.
Runway Impact in New York
Beyond sourcing platforms, Colombian creativity is also taking center stage in New York.
Prêt-à-porter brand Somos Arial 12 is presenting a runway show rooted in artisanal craftsmanship and generational expertise, with each garment requiring more than 50 hours of detailed work.
Designer Raúl Peñaranda will unveil his collection Bolero Nights at Rockefeller Plaza, marking his inclusion on the official New York Fashion Week calendar under CFDA recognition. The collection blends 1950s and 1960s influences with architectural tailoring, handcrafted embellishments and custom textiles.
Additionally, eight Bogotá-based brands—Alanna, A Modo Mio, C’emadier, Más Cincuenta y Siete by Love Me Jeans, Lorant & Co, Lyenzo, Liza Herrera and Kernel Leather—will present collections through the Fashion Designers of Latin America platform, supported by the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce’s internationalization initiative.
Together, these developments reflect Colombia’s growing influence across the full fashion value chain—from sourcing and manufacturing to high-fashion design—reinforcing its status as a competitive and increasingly visible global fashion player.
