Aria Walton, Nigel Barker, Lili Estefan, and Many More Sat Front Row at Agatha Ruiz de la Prada’s New York Fashion Week Show in Collaboration with FDLA
Story by Sarah Roy
New York Fashion Week, in partnership with Fashion Designers of Latin America (FDLA), and Durango Fashion Week, showcased the collections of many talented, up-and-coming LatinX designers who partnered up with top Spanish designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada on February 9th. Considering the talent being showcased this year, expectations were high in regards to what stars would populate the ever-coveted front row seats of the shows.
Lili Estefan, the beloved face of “La Flaca” of the popular TV show “El Gordo y La Flaca,” arrived excited to watch her model daughter Lina Luaces walk NYFW for the first time. “It’s always been a dream of mine to walk for NYFW, and it never materialized for me, however, it did become a dream come true for my daughter, and I couldn’t be more proud of her,” said Estefan.
Another popular face sitting front row was that of the Londoner Nigel Barker, whom we grew to love as a judge and photographer of the popular TV show “America’s Next Top Model,” which saw supermodel Tyra Banks as its host.
Sitting next to each other, admiring the collections, were cover model and actress Aria Walton, fashion influencer Alexis Cardoza, and Melissa Sierra, the shoe designer of the popular brand Melvolente. Melvolente shoes can be purchased at the Canvas store in New York City.
Mich Roman, designer and creative director of the brand MiMichMo, showcased his amazing dresses that left everyone talking well-after the show ended. “I saw Mich’s collection and I couldn’t stop smiling. It’s exactly what I came here to see,” said Aria Walton when asked about her opinion of the showcased fashion.
NYFW 2023 saw its shows finalize on February 15th after six hectic days.
