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Miami Fashion Week 2025: The MIAFW Summit is Here

Miami Fashion Week® (MIAFW) is transforming Miami into a vibrant hub of creativity once again as it returns from October 20 to October 25, 2025. This year, the city hosts the MIAFW Summit, a cornerstone of the event, dedicated to advancing conversations around fashion, technology, and sustainability. The Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Miami Fashion Institute of Miami Dade College.

The Vision Behind the Summit

Lourdes Fernandez-Velasco, the Executive Director of Miami Fashion Week, emphasizes that the summit revolves around dialogue and discovery. She states, "It's where education, sustainability, and technology meet, giving attendees a chance to dive into the trends shaping the future of fashion." The MIAFW Summit translates the philosophy of knowledge sharing into practice, connecting diverse cultures and innovative ideas. In so doing, it showcases Miami's emergence as a pivotal fashion destination while uplifting various voices in the industry and nurturing the next wave of talent.

Program Highlights

Under the theme, "The Future of Fashion is Built Here," the Summit will engage attendees with over 20 distinguished speakers and industry visionaries. They will partake in immersive panels, keynotes, and innovation sessions addressing critical topics such as sustainability, technological advancements, and inclusive design. Key figures like Nicole Miller, Naeem Khan, and Angel Sanchez are among the notable participants, each sharing valuable insights into the future of fashion.

Oscar Lopez, Chairperson of the Miami Fashion Institute, remarks, "The Miami Fashion Institute is proud to host the MIAFW Summit, where the future of fashion education and industry innovation converge." This highlights the collaborative spirit driving the event, aiming to inspire future leaders through sustainable practices and hands-on involvement.

MIAFW 2025 Summit Agenda

Here’s a sneak peek into the agenda for the day:

• - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Check-in and Welcome
• - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Panel on "LATAM Designers Leading the Sustainability Movement"
• - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Panel entitled "Miami Rising from Local Vision to Global Powerhouse"
• - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM: Keynote by Nicole Miller
• - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Networking Lunch at The Lab featuring the Nicole Miller Exhibit
• - 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM: Keynote by Naeem Khan
• - 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Panel on "Form, Fabric & Function"
• - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Panel on "Winning Style: How Miami Designers Conquered Project Runway"
• - 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Panel on "The State of Retail: Evolution or Revolution"
• - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Panel titled "Faith in the Future: Reimagining Fashion through Digital Innovation"
• - 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Panel on "The Digital Stitch: Empowering the Next Generation with CLO3D"

The event will culminate in an extraordinary Digital Fashion Show, a groundbreaking fusion of technology, design, and creativity, uniquely prepared by the Miami Fashion Institute.

About Miami Fashion Week

Miami Fashion Week stands as the second largest fashion event in the United States, recognized by the CFDA Fashion Calendar alongside major cities like New York, London, Paris, and Milan. Rooted in art and innovation, MIAFW acts as a beacon, highlighting Latina American designers as well as Miami's home-grown talents. The event is central to attracting global media, celebrities, and industry leaders, offering an inclusive, sustainable, and unforgettable experience.

For further details regarding MIAFW 2025, visit the official website Miami Fashion Week.

About Miami Dade College

As one of the most diverse institutions globally, Miami Dade College serves as a nexus of education with representation from 167 nations and 63 languages. Offering over 300 pathways for degrees, the College is committed to fostering creativity and growth, being the home to renowned institutes such as the Miami Culinary Institute and the Miami Fashion Institute.

MDC not only contributes significantly to the local economy but also advances cultural and civic leadership, making it a cornerstone of education and innovation.