Santa Fe Fashion Week "Fashion Behind the Curtain" Spotlighting Borderland Talent with Fernanda Ortiz of Arena

In this inspiring episode of Fashion Podcast Connect, Santa Fe Fashion Week Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo sits down with Fernanda Ortiz, founder of Arena—a bold new platform dedicated to elevating the voices and visions of local fashion designers from the U.S.-Mexico borderland.

Fernanda shares the mission behind Arena and her passion for giving emerging designers the recognition they deserve. From launching her company’s very first fashion show in El Paso to navigating the challenges of producing live runway events, she opens up about the realities and rewards of championing underrepresented talent.

Join Stephen and Fernanda for a dynamic conversation about creativity, community, and what it takes to make fashion thrive in overlooked places.

And here’s the kicker — Fashion Behind the Curtain is quickly becoming the fastest-growing fashion podcast focused on the business of fashion. If you live for fashion’s future or have a story the industry needs to hear, we want you on the mic.

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Hosted by Santa Fe Fashion Week Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo, Fashion Behind the Curtain takes you on an exclusive journey into the business of fashion. Each episode offers a deep dive into the industry’s inner workings, featuring candid interviews with designers, models, stylists, photographers, and other key players. Discover the stories, strategies, and secrets behind the glamour as Stephen pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in fashion. Whether you’re an aspiring fashion professional or a style enthusiast, this podcast delivers insider insights you won’t find anywhere else. 

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