The history of the textile industry in Colombia has its roots in Medellín and dates back to the year 1907 when Coltejer was founded, the textile company that boosted the development of fashion in this city. 

Since then, it has become the pioneering company of a sector that has developed intensively and now has numerous prestigious companies and the names of great designers who are standing out on the most important catwalks on the planet.

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With intense work, a significant heritage in cultural and artisanal matters, and the creativity of Colombian designers and entrepreneurs, the country has positioned itself as one of the outstanding leaders in the region in the fashion industry and textile production.  

The City of Colombiamoda

Since 1990, Medellín has found a commercial platform that provides special visibility to the work of all designers, both new and established, to boost and support them in developing their brands and businesses.

Thus, Colombiamoda, an event of the Institute for Export and Fashion (Inexmoda), is the most important in this industry in Latin America. Currently, the number of visitors exceeds 60,000 entries in the three days of the fair. More than 1,700 international buyers and 6,000 national buyers come to Medellín for this Fashion Week to establish business relationships with the country or take unique pieces for their wardrobes and fashion stores.  

This space has established itself as a unique event in Latin America, offering numerous experiences, business opportunities, and studies on fashion styles, trends, and commerce.  

This experiential fair offers both specialized buyers and the general public different options and products related to the world of fashion. The different formats offered by the event make it unique compared to other fashion events held across the continent.
 

Colombiamoda Formats

  • During the Trade Show, more than 500 exhibiting brands connect with over 12,000 specialized buyers from 39 countries, ensuring economic movement and investment.

  • The Fashion Showcases (runways) are the most anticipated attractions for the public. The fair features fifty moments, including runway shows and showcases by designers and brands that captivate visitors and over three hundred media outlets covering Fashion Week with their originality, talent, and style.

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  • Colombiamoda e-Commerce is the space where visitors can find digital activities with solutions that enhance the digital commerce world, traffic, and social networks to boost sales of fashion-related products.

  • The Concept Market is a pavilion that welcomes seventy thousand people during the fair, featuring a large multi-brand store. Here, fashion lovers can purchase specially designed products and discover or reconnect with their favorite brands.

  • The Knowledge Pavilion attracts over 10,000 visitors who come to listen to fashion industry experts in various talks and forums.  In these spaces, studies and experiences that define trends are presented, guiding specialized buyers in making purchasing decisions. Additionally, exhibitions on the impact of technology and sustainability in the fashion industry are frequent.

The fair fosters an atmosphere of creativity and entrepreneurship, highlighting innovative and eco-friendly business models.  

Colombiamoda is the most important fair in Latin America, carrying a unique spirit fueled by the hospitality and kindness of a modern city that has long resonated with the world of aesthetics and recognizes the uniqueness of human beauty.