Nicaragua Diseña Celebrates 15 Years of Fashion, Design, and Global Creativity

The 15th edition brought together 83 designers, more than 140 models, and 50+ brands for three days of fashion, innovation, and international creative exchange.

MANAGUA, MANAGUA, NICARAGUA, November 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nicaragua Diseña Celebrates 15 Years of Fashion, Design, and Global Creativity

MANAGUA, NICARAGUA — OCTOBER 29, 2026 — Nicaragua Diseña celebrated its 15th edition from October 23–25 at the Olof Palme Convention Center in Managua, bringing together designers, models, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals for three days of fashion, art, design, and international exchange.

Under the theme “Legado, Evolución, Futuro” (“Legacy, Evolution, Future”), the anniversary edition featured 83 runway shows, with 60 Nicaraguan designers and 23 international designers representing diverse creative perspectives from Latin America, Europe, and Asia. More than 140 Nicaraguan models and five international models participated in the runway program.

The event extended beyond the runway with an exhibition fair featuring more than 50 brands and entrepreneurs, nine conferences and masterclasses, gastronomy experiences, live music, an Italian vintage design exhibition, and the Cinemateca Nacional photography exhibition “Identidad creativa: 15 años inspirando Nicaragua” (“Creative Identity: 15 Years of Inspiring Nicaragua”).

SHOWCASING NICARAGUAN AND EMERGING DESIGN TALENT:

Nicaraguan designers presented collections inspired by personal narratives, craftsmanship, cultural identity, and contemporary design. Featured presentations included Erick Bendaña’s “León en mi corazón, el rugir del volcán,” alongside collections by Jhostin Andrade and Soraya Membreño.

Emerging talent and creative entrepreneurship were also recognized. Cristina Marota, a graduate of Escuela Creativa, received the Emerging Designer award, while Jackson Bello was recognized for his Creative Suit proposal. David Muñoz Olivas of Accesorios Yoli received recognition for entrepreneurship within the Expo Feria.

Additional honors celebrated designer Adilia Alemán for her career in fashion and model Nohema Ochoa for ten years of participation in the platform.

INTERNATIONAL DESIGNERS BRING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES:

The international runway program featured designers from across Latin America, Europe, and Asia. From El Salvador, Juan Carlos Najarro presented “Latino,” a menswear collection inspired by the architecture of San Salvador’s historic center. Mexico was represented by Vero Díaz and IANN DEY, whose presentation closed the three-day runway program.

Panamanian designer Annie Chajín presented “Colorinche y Upcycling con Denim Levi’s,” exploring color, denim, and upcycling. Her participation marked ten years with Nicaragua Diseña, and she was recognized for her contribution to cultural exchange and the platform’s international reach.

Other international presentations included Jamal Taslaq, a Palestinian-rooted designer established in Italy; Russian designer Nelly Kruk, with “Encaje y Acero” (“Lace and Steel”); Thai designer Frank Weeneggsinn, with “La Pieza Perdida” (“The Missing Piece”); and Chinese designer Wang Xiaoran, who presented her collection during the final day.

FIFTEEN YEARS OF CREATIVE VISION:

During the closing ceremony, Camila Ortega, general director of Nicaragua Diseña, reflected on the platform’s 15-year journey and recognized the designers, artists, entrepreneurs, partners, sponsors, and team members who have contributed to its development.

The anniversary edition also paid tribute to Fernando Fuentes Fraile, honoring his years of support and contribution to the platform.

Fifteen years after its inception, Nicaragua Diseña continues to create opportunities for established designers, emerging talent, entrepreneurs, and international creatives to present their work, develop connections, and reach new audiences.

Through fashion, design, education, and entrepreneurship, the platform contributes to the visibility of Nicaragua’s creative industries while fostering cultural exchange and showcasing the country's creative talent to an international audience.

ABOUT NICARAGUA DISEÑA:

Nicaragua Diseña is a creative platform dedicated to showcasing fashion, design, art, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Through runway presentations, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and collaborations with national and international talent, it creates opportunities for creative professionals to share their work, connect with new audiences, and contribute to the development of the creative industries.

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Nicaragua Diseña 2026 | 15 años de legado, evolución y futuro