Paulina Dávila, The Colombian actress and Vogue Mexico and Latin America 2025 cover star shone in Bogotá during the Vogue Gala presented by Don Julio, combining fashion, symbolism and a tribute to memory on one of the most anticipated nights of the year.
Elegance, art, and tradition converged at the Vogue Colombia Day of the Dead Gala 2025 , held in Bogotá , where actress Paulina Dávila, one of the most prominent figures in Latin American film and fashion, captivated the audience with a presence that fused contemporary sophistication and cultural sensitivity . In this second edition of the event, presented by Don Julio , the Colombian artist served as co-host of the evening , solidifying her status as a style icon and symbol of the new generation of Latin American talent .
The gala, which celebrates life, memory, and fashion from an artistic perspective, centered on the concept of “Dressing Time ,” a visual metaphor that invites a reinterpretation of the relationship between the past, present, and future through the language of design. True to this philosophy, Paulina Dávila embodied the spirit of time with a look that exuded elegance, poetry, and emotional depth.
The actress, known for her roles in productions such as Luis Miguel: The Series and Griselda , as well as for her participation in Latin American independent cinema, made her triumphant entrance in a Haute Couture ensemble designed by a renowned Latin American creator , carefully selected to pay homage to both the cultural roots and the evolution of fashion in the region.
Her look combined ethereal textures, structured silhouettes, and a color palette of gold and ivory tones , symbolizing light, memory, and transcendence. The dress, hand-embroidered with motifs evoking clocks, marigolds, and constellations, represented a visual narrative of time as a cycle, as heritage, and as renewal.
The makeup, inspired by Baroque and contemporary styles, incorporated metallic accents and floral details , while the updo with handcrafted accessories completed a look that balanced glamour with the spirituality characteristic of the Day of the Dead. “ Dressing for time is remembering that fashion also preserves memory; it’s a way to honor who we were and celebrate who we are today ,” Dávila told Vogue Colombia .
The Vogue Day of the Dead Gala , held for the first time in Colombia, has become a highlight of the Latin American fashion calendar. Conceived as a platform that celebrates creativity, identity, and intercultural dialogue, its 2025 edition brought together designers, artists, models, and celebrities from across the region, solidifying Bogotá as a new epicenter of cultural expression.
Among the attendees were prominent figures from the world of film, music and fashion such as Karla Souza, Juan Pablo Raba, Johanna Ortiz, Sebastián Yatra, Goyo, Lina Cantillo and Camila Morrone , who interpreted the dress code with proposals that combined tradition and avant-garde.
Paulina Dávila’s participation as co-host was one of the highlights of the evening. The actress, who recently graced the cover of Vogue Mexico and Latin America in its 2025 edition , was chosen for her influence on the art scene and her commitment to conscious, diverse fashion rooted in Latin American cultural values.
Her editorial for Vogue that month, photographed in Cartagena by an international creative team, had already foreshadowed her prominence at the event. In it, Dávila reflected on the transformative power of art and fashion as tools for identity. “ It’s not just about what we wear, but about the stories we inhabit and how time clothes us all in experiences ,” she noted in that interview.
The evening unfolded with conceptual fashion shows, musical performances, and an ambiance that fused traditional elements of the Mexican Day of the Dead with symbols of Colombian heritage , in a tribute to the connection between Latin American cultures. Candles, flowers, altars adorned by visual artists, and commemorative visual projections created a setting that evoked a timeless universe, where fashion became a language of memory and transcendence.
Don Julio ‘s participation as the main sponsor added a touch of distinction to the evening, reaffirming its support for initiatives that celebrate Mexican culture and its global impact. The event was covered by international media outlets such as Vogue Runway , Harper’s Bazaar , W Magazine , and Vanity Fair Latin America , which highlighted Paulina Dávila’s role as one of the gala’s most elegant and charismatic hosts.
This gala is a reminder that fashion and memory go hand in hand. It is a tribute to those who came before us and a look at the future we are building as a region ,” the actress said during her speech at the opening of the event.
The evening culminated in a gala dinner and an audiovisual performance that paid tribute to Latin American women who have made history in fashion and art. In this context, Paulina Dávila’s presence symbolized a new generation of artists who combine talent, elegance, and cultural commitment , solidifying her image as an ambassador of Latin American talent to the world .
The Vogue Colombia Day of the Dead Gala 2025 not only reaffirmed the power of fashion as a form of expression, but also its ability to connect the past with the present and celebrate the diversity that defines Latin America. And at the heart of that celebration, Paulina Dávila shone as the perfect embodiment of that concept: a woman who, by dressing time, also dresses the history of an entire generation.
