he Openwork Fashion Show celebrated this Friday at the Plaza de la Candelaria its 25th edition, thus reaffirming openwork’s position as a living technique within fashion’s contemporary language. The event brought together institutions, designers and artisans in a gathering that once again situates the town of Ingenio as a benchmark for designer fashion linked to tradition.
The presence of Modesto Lomba, a special guest at the show, marked the beginning of a day dedicated to acknowledging the cultural and creative value of openwork. His visit underscored the fashion sector’s growing interest in exploring new avenues for collaboration between crafts and Spanish fashion in a context that demands proposals with a deep rooted identity.
The program included, among others, Juan Duyos, President of ACME—who presented a collection conceived as a direct tribute to openwork artisans—and OGADENIA Couture, a regular participant in the fashion show. Each presented a different interpretation of openwork embroidery, from haute couture to leather goods, including reinterpretations of traditional dress and dialogues among different regions. These diverse perspectives updated a historical technique without renouncing to its handcrafted nature nor its symbolic dimension.
The celebration of this anniversary reinforces the objective with which Moda Calada was founded: to preserve a craft passed down through generations and to project it to new audiences through collaborative work between artisans and designers. Edition after edition this commitment is strengthened, placing Ingenio firmly on the map of contemporary Spanish design.
