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Carolina Herrera took to her official Instagram account to announce that she will be honored for her contributions to fashion at the 37th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. The event, set to take place in September 2024 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Opera House, will coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month. Details about additional honorees, performers, hosts, and presenters will be revealed in the coming months.
“The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is thrilled to honor the transcendent Carolina Herrera, a true global icon who has represented our community with tremendous vision, determination, and grace throughout her historic career,” said Antonio Tijerino, president and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. “We look forward to celebrating Carolina and all the honorees for their accomplishments, cultural pride, and the promise they represent to our country and the world.”
Established by the White House in 1988, the Hispanic Heritage Awards are supported by 40 national Hispanic-serving institutions. The awards celebrate Latino excellence and have recognized an impressive array of trailblazers over the years, including Rita Moreno, Sonia Sotomayor, Celia Cruz, Bad Bunny, Gloria Estefan, Isabel Allende, José Feliciano, and many more.
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1939, Carolina Herrera has become one of the most iconic figures in global fashion. She launched her namesake brand in 1980 and has since gained international acclaim for her elegant and sophisticated designs. Renowned for dressing countless celebrities, Herrera has also expanded her brand to include fragrances and men’s fashion.
Throughout her illustrious career, Herrera has earned numerous accolades, including the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award and the CFDA’s Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert. She has also received the Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion, the Style Awards Designer of the Year, and the Fashion Group International Superstar Award. Other honors include the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute Gold Medal, the Gold Medal for Fine Arts from King Juan Carlos I, and the CFDA Award for Womenswear Designer of the Year.
Her contributions to the world of fashion and her enduring legacy continue to inspire new generations, making her recognition at the Hispanic Heritage Awards both timely and well-deserved.
