At Tuesday’s 2025 Latin American Fashion Summit ( LAFS ) Gala in Miami, Ron Zacapa will honor Patricia Bonaldi , founder and creative director of PatBo , with this year’s Visionary of the Year award. The recognition is part of Zacapa’s continued partnership with LAFS, marking the third consecutive year the Guatemalan rum brand has celebrated leaders shaping Latin American design.

The Visionary of the Year title spotlights designers whose work embodies cultural preservation, community impact, and sustainability. Bonaldi, known for blending artisanal Brazilian embroidery with contemporary design, was recognized for efforts that extend beyond fashion. Through her Costurando Sonhos Project (“Sewing Dreams”) in Uberlândia, Brazil, she provides free sewing and embroidery training to women

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