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April 1, 2026
Don Fernando Fuentes, the light that transcends beyond fashion
Nicaraguan fashion and creativity are in mourning, Nicaragua Diseña sadly bids farewell to Don Fernando Fuentes Fraile, a Venezuelan with a Nicaraguan heart, fashion designer, presenter, and trainer of new generations.
TL;DR
- Fernando Fuentes Fraile, fashion coordinator for Nicaragua Diseña, passed away at 62 from a heart attack.
- He was described as a beloved, appreciated, passionate, cheerful, and enthusiastic figure, a protagonist of joy, creativity, fashion, and design in Nicaragua.
- Born in Venezuela, he was a Nicaraguan by decision and an indefatigable promoter of creativity and talent in Nicaragua.
- He had a career of approximately three decades in fashion, starting from a young age in a family clothing workshop.
- After graduating in Business Administration, he specialized in fashion design in Venezuela and Spain.
- As fashion coordinator for Nicaragua Diseña, he trained new talents, acted as a presenter and fashion coach, and supported young designers.
- He also had a nine-year presence on national television on the magazine Viva la Vida.
- His departure leaves a mark on fashion, television, and creative training in Nicaragua.