Colombian-Venezuelan Designer Alejandro de los Reyes to Showcase at New York Fashion Week 2026
Colombian-Venezuelan designer Alejandro de los Reyes will be part of the official New York Fashion Week 2026 schedule, one of the world’s most prestigious fashion events. Based in Cartagena, the designer will unveil his latest haute couture collection on September 10 through the Runway 7 platform, which brings together emerging and established designers during New York Fashion Week.
The presentation marks another milestone in De los Reyes’ growing international career. Known for blending the elegance of haute couture with influences inspired by the Caribbean’s rich cultural heritage, the designer will showcase his work before buyers, fashion editors, industry professionals, and media from around the world, further highlighting Latin American talent on one of fashion’s biggest stages.
In addition to the collection itself, the runway show will feature a distinguished lineup of Colombian models, who will present the designs on the New York catwalk.
Eight Colombian models to join Alejandro de los Reyes at New York Fashion Week
The collection will be showcased by eight Colombian models with diverse backgrounds in modeling, beauty pageants, and other professional fields, reflecting the firm’s commitment to highlighting the wide range of talent emerging from Colombia’s fashion industry.
Among them is Faylin Rodriguez, 22, an International Business graduate, the reigning Miss Cartagena Independence 2025, entrepreneur, model, and content creator. Her appearance at New York Fashion Week will mark her international runway debut.
Also joining the show is Andrea Sorzano, 21, who studied Fashion Management and holds the Teen Universe Colombia 2024–2025 title. She already has experience on international runways, including Paris Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week, and is fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian.
The lineup also includes Valeria Manjarres, an Architecture student at Universidad del Norte and a model from San Andrés Island, who continues to build her career after nearly three years in the modeling industry.
Also taking the runway will be Maria Paula Berrio Diaz, the current Miss Cartagena 2025–2026 and a Law student at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, recognized for balancing her academic pursuits with a successful modeling career.
Completing the cast are Vanessa Benavides Romero, an Industrial Engineering student and Miss Teen International Colombia 2024, who returns to New York Fashion Week after a previous appearance.
Fabiana Jaimes, a Business Administration student, professional model, and dancer.
Rosay Del Mar, professional model, Miss Supranational Colombia 2025 first runner-up, and director of a modeling academy dedicated to training future talent.
Gregoria Gomez, a professional athlete, former Exatlón Colombia contestant, First Princess of the Cartagena Independence Pageant, and model with experience in editorial campaigns and national runway shows.
Runway 7 continues to strengthen its role as a platform for international talent
Alejandro de los Reyes’ presentation will take place as part of Runway 7, one of the platforms included in the Spring/Summer 2027 New York Fashion Week schedule, where dozens of designers introduce their latest collections to buyers, fashion journalists, celebrities, influencers, and industry leaders.
In recent years, Runway 7 has established itself as a key platform for independent designers and innovative brands, creating opportunities to reach international markets and expand their global presence.
For De los Reyes, participating in this edition represents an opportunity to strengthen his brand beyond Latin America while presenting a vision of haute couture inspired by contemporary sophistication and artisanal craftsmanship. The inclusion of an all-Colombian modeling team also reflects the growing visibility of Colombian talent at the world’s leading fashion weeks, where Latin American designers and models continue to earn greater international recognition.