By Tirzah Rezende

Last Monday, the 27th, a webinar was conducted by Mauricio Cardenas, from the Green Chamber of Commerce of Colombia and Valentina Suarez, director of Universo MOLA. This event focused on the Call for MOLA Fashion Day Colombia (MFD), a flagship event in the field of sustainable fashion in Latin America.

Valentina, a leading figure in sustainable fashion, shared her vision on this movement. “Beyond design, I like to focus on the business area of impact fashion,” she said. Based in Uruguay, Universo MOLA has trained more than 180 projects from six Latin American countries in the last three years, demonstrating its leadership in the sector.

The next MOLA Fashion Day will take place on August 15 at the University of Medellín, offering intensive training in sustainable fashion business. This initiative, in collaboration with the Istituto Europeo di Design  , provides a unique opportunity to learn about marketing,communication, circular economy and impact business models. Participants can register and receive a 90% scholarship through the form available here..

During the webinar, Valentina highlighted the importance of this training: “It is a wonderful space where we will learn about fashion business, marketing, communication, circular economy, impact business model, among others, all in the same day.”

Testimonials and Expansion of MOLA Fashion Day

The event has witnessed inspiring stories, such as that of Natalia Orozco from Argentina, who after participating in MOLA Fashion Day in 2022, achieved impressive professional growth. “Natalia has been everywhere, from Brazil ECO Fashion Week to Argentina Fashion Week, demonstrating the impact of our training,” said Valentina.

In addition to Medellín, MOLA Fashion Day has been held in other countries such as Mexico, Chile, and Argentina. This year, the event seeks to decentralize and bring sustainable fashion to new territories. Example of the next MOLA Fashion Day International, 100% online.

Strategic Alliances

Universo MOLA has strengthened its network through alliances with academic institutions and diplomatic entities. “Our academic network has been key, along with the support of the European Institute of Design and the embassies, to expand our international presence,” explained Valentina.

The University of Medellín and the Universidad Iberoamericana de Puebla have been crucial partners in this effort. These institutions have collaborated on multiple projects, from webinars to internships and fashion shows.

How to take part

Those interested must complete the form available on the Universo MOLA website or in the link on their Instagram profile before June 1st to apply and obtain the 90% scholarship. “It is a quick process that takes only a few minutes and provides a great opportunity to learn and grow in the field of sustainable fashion,” commented Valentina.

Conclusion

MOLA Fashion Day in Medellín is more than an event; is a platform to promote sustainable fashion in Latin America. With the participation of experts and the collaboration of prestigious institutions, this event promises to be a milestone on the path towards a more sustainable and responsible fashion industry.

For more information and to register, visit the Universo MOLA. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this transformative change in fashion!