5 Colombian Designers That Are Taking Over the Fashion World

Because bigger is definitively better! Mercedes Salazar is bringing constant tropical-chic ear parties, and I can't get enough!

Featured and worn by social media stars like Leandra Medine from Man Repeller and celebrities like Katy Perry, Mercedes has definitively brought the accessory game up 10 notches in Colombia. I have styled the entire story with her ear pieces which go from stars to birds (her latest collection) and as you can see also go with every single outfit! What I love about her is that she specially curates every single detail and material that goes in it implementing traditional hand-made techniques.

Aren't these tassel earrings incredible?

With her classic and effortless elegance, Silvia Tcherassi never ceases to amaze us and has positioned herself as the first Latin American designer to be invited by the organizers of Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks to participate in their official calendar.

Her luxurious fabrics and materials instantly transport us to her effortlessly chic lifestyle (I'm actually at her fabulous Tcherassi Hotel's terrace in old town Cartagena in this photo). As soon as I saw this yellow striped dress I knew I needed to have it! I love how fresh it feels.

And who could resist a fun dress full of kiss prints? I paired the personality-filled piece with a neoprene clutch with Swarovski embellishments that features a print of Cartagena streets and Mercedes Salazar earrings.

The Johanna Ortiz woman is one that loves elegance and femininity, and is also very fun and vibrant! I absolutely adore the designer, and her eye for fashion has made her one of Colombia's most loved ambassadors worldwide.

Exuberant ruffles are her staple as well as a combination of fun colors and fabrics. I picked up this white ruffled shirt (one of her iconic pieces) and paired it with an unconventional high-waisted skirt with even more ruffles at my favorite concept store in Cartagena, St. Dom Cartegena.

This off-the-shoulder and cutout dress is my absolute favorite. The color selection and the sleeve details put an instant smile on my face. Pair it up with fun shoes and accessories, and I assure you 100 percent that you'll be the life of the party!

Designer Pepa Pombo established her ready-to-wear brand specializing in knitwear in 1978. Her singular approach to knitwear has been defined as her brand's DNA making us fall in love collection after collection.

The eye-catching color combination and cuts of this orange gown were things I couldn't resist. The dress wraps the body magically enhancing your figure and your sense of empowerment.

This blue skirt set is an all-time Pepa Pombo classic. The exquisite knitwear details and ombre color scheme are just perfection!

Adriana Castro is a woman of understated elegance. Her ability to create exquisite handbags is as luxurious as the exotic skins she uses for them. Her pieces are timeless and discreet yet eye-catching.

This backpack is just breathtaking, the color and the versatility made me want to run away with it!

The bucket bag is a must in every woman's closet, perfect for any occasion. Adriana's design is the perfect size to carry around all day and also take out for a dinner date at night.