Puerto Rico will host L'Espace, an event featuring nine Latin American and Puerto Rican designers, from September 11 to 13. The event will take place at the Popular Center in Hato Rey, transforming the central atrium into a fashion hub with design proposals and business opportunities. Designers include David Antonio, Skapa Atelier, Yirko Sivirich, Ismenia Rodríguez, Hugo Vázquez, Elier Aubret, Of Atelier, Jaer Cabán, and Arial 12.
The event will feature international models, over 100 makeup artists, stylists, and manicurists, and is sponsored by TREssemé. According to designer Elier Aubret, the event demonstrates the growth of Puerto Rican designers and invites international fashion to participate in a local event, showcasing the business side of fashion and its potential economic impact. The event's schedule includes multiple shows throughout the day, starting on Friday at 7:30 p.m. with David Antonio's desfile, followed by Skapa Atelier at 9:30 p.m.
On Saturday, the desfiles start at 11:00 a.m. with Yirko Sivirich, and on Sunday, they begin at 12:00 p.m. with Of Atelier.