The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC), the largest trans-led organization in the United States founded by Latina immigrants, has announced the official designer lineup for its 11th Annual GARRAS Fashion Show. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at 8 p.m. at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.
GARRAS, which stands for Groundbreaking Activism Redirecting & Reforming All Systems, is an annual celebration of queer fashion and visibility. The show highlights two-spirit, transgender, gender-expansive and intersex (2TGI) designers and artists, offering a powerful space for self-expression and community empowerment.
This year’s featured designers include:
- Antonio of He by Luhan – Men’s couture
- Leandra Rose of LEANDRAG – Fashion for queens
- Enrique Montes of Dreams Bridal – Formal wear
- Vanessa Cervantes and Metzli of BornXNaked – Intimates and fashion
- Müko of Müko Upcycle – Upcycled, custom-made fashion
- Ayo of ObaAyo – Custom unisex garments
- Marisol Martinez and Simei Aguilar of Simi Creations – A grandmother-granddaughter duo
Each of these designers brings a bold, authentic, and unapologetic vision to the runway, with garments ranging from men’s couture and formal bridal wear to gender-inclusive fashion and sustainable upcycled pieces. For several of the featured designers, this show marks their brand’s official public debut.
More than just a fashion show, GARRAS has become a vital event for the trans community, serving as both a platform for artistic innovation and a fundraiser for programs benefiting 2TGI individuals. The evening will also feature the awarding of two $5,000 vocational scholarships, continuing TLC’s mission to uplift and invest in the futures of transgender and gender-expansive people.
Last year’s GARRAS Fashion Show drew over 700 attendees and raised nearly $300,000. Past special guests have included TS Madison, Zaya Wade, Alexandra Grey, Gia Gunn and Courtney Revolution. The event has become a staple of West Hollywood’s cultural calendar and a beacon of queer celebration and resistance.
TLC President and CEO Bamby Salcedo emphasized the importance of the event, especially amid ongoing political attacks on the trans community. “The GARRAS Fashion Show is a significant event to the TGI community because it contrasts Transgender Day of Remembrance,” Salcedo said. “It’s a day that celebrates and uplifts the lives of 2TGI people who are still here. Particularly in these political times, we must celebrate our community showcasing our lives because our existence is resistance.”
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 GARRAS Fashion Show are now available. Guests can expect an unforgettable night of fashion, pride and purpose as the 2TGI community takes center stage with strength, style and solidarity.
