Mana Fashion: A Year of Vision, Connection, and Global Expansion

Throughout the year, Mana Fashion curated a robust series of panel discussions, fireside chats, and hands-on workshops, bringing together designers, strategists, and industry leaders to share knowledge and spark dialogue around leadership, creativity, sustainability, and the future of fashion. These conversations were designed not just to inspire, but to equip emerging and established brands with practical insights and tools for growth.

A major milestone in 2025 was the launch of Mana Fashion’s B2B showrooms, created to support apparel sourcing, wholesale opportunities, and retail expansion. These showrooms provided brands with direct access to buyers and industry professionals, reinforcing Mana Fashion’s commitment to driving measurable business outcomes alongside creative exposure.

Mana Fashion’s global reach expanded significantly this year. The organization traveled to Paris with its brands, offering international visibility and immersion within one of the world’s most influential fashion capitals, strengthening relationships across markets and positioning participating brands within a broader global conversation. In addition, Mana Fashion traveled to ColombiaModa, partnering with InexModa on a series of activations that highlighted Colombian designers, facilitated B2B connections, and showcased emerging talent to an international audience. These global initiatives reinforced Mana Fashion’s commitment to building cross-border opportunities and connecting brands with buyers worldwide.

This year further positioned Mana Fashion as a thought leader on the global stage, with the Head of Fashion serving as a speaker at major international trade shows, including Première Vision, MAGIC, and ColombiaModa. Through these speaking engagements, Mana Fashion contributed to global industry dialogue while sharing insights on fashion innovation, sourcing, and market expansion with an international audience of brands, buyers, and industry professionals.

On a more intimate but equally impactful scale, Mana Fashion introduced a series of curated private dinners, intentionally designed to nurture relationships between designers and local retail buyers. These gatherings emphasized trust, dialogue, and long-term partnership building – values that remain central to Mana Fashion’s community-driven approach.

In partnership with Miami Fashion Week, Mana Fashion hosted a buyers’ luncheon that connected its showroom brands with emerging and established designers participating in Miami Fashion Week. In partnership with Miami Dade College, Mana Fashion played a key role in bringing Nicole Miller to Miami Fashion Week, where she delivered a keynote speech and participated in an exclusive networking session hosted by Mana Fashion in collaboration with FGI South Florida. These initiatives reinforced Mana Fashion’s role as a connector, shaping Miami’s fashion landscape.

On the consumer-facing side, Mana Fashion delivered an immersive B2C pop-up, blending fashion and experience-driven retail. These activations attracted a highly engaged audience and created memorable moments that celebrated both established names and emerging talent within a vibrant, culturally rich setting.

VIP attendance throughout the year reflected Mana Fashion’s growing influence across the industry. Notable guests included Moishe Mana, iconic photographer Ellen von Unwerth, Nicole Miller, Dr. Denisa Palsha, Emina Cunmulaj Nazarian, Danny Santiago, Eva Hughes, Luana Vjollca, Radmila Lolly, Ema Savahl, Sarah Lubas, and many other respected individuals and industry leaders. As Mana Fashion looks ahead, this year stands as a powerful testament to what can be achieved through thoughtful curation, global perspective, and a community-first strategy. From education and international expansion to retail innovation and relationship-building, Mana Fashion continues to redefine how fashion ecosystems are built – intentionally, inclusively, and with lasting impact.