In the 2002 edition, Fashion icon Mary McFadden presented her 2002 Fall Couture collection as the Fashion Week of the America's closing designer show.
Ms. McFadden is the first non-Hispanic designer to be presented with the Lifetime Achievement in Fashion Award from the Council of Latin American Fashion Designers.

Hernan Zajar, 2002 New Star in Fashion Award winner opened the week-long event with his spectacular collection of hand-woven knits for today's sexiest woman. From Bogota Colombia, Hernan Zajar's unique style, clear sensitivity and creative originality in design have awarded him a variety on international awards and acknowledgements in the fashion industry.

Finally, Anand Jon (India/NYC) received the International New Star in Fashion Award.

Individual Shows
Mary McFadden
2002 Lifetime Achievement in Fashion - Audi Award
Hernan Zajar - Colombia
2002 New Star in Fashion - Audi Award
Anand Jon - India/NYC
2002 International New Star in Fashion Award
Osmany Laffita for TAIZA - Cuba/Czech Republic
Maria Pryor - Argentina
Luis Mercader - Spain
Laurencio Adot - Argentina

Men's/Women's Showcase
Federico Visuetti - Panama
Sylma Cabrera - Puerto Rico/Miami

Couture Showcase
Armando Mafud - Mexico
Rosita Hurtado - Bolivia
Sara Bassan - Panama
Fabrizzio Celleri - Ecuador
Milu Espinosa - Ecuador

Pret-A-Porter Showcase
Franco Montoro - Venezuela
Heather Jones - Trinidad
Anna Feducci by Italia Elegante for Occhi Neri - Italy

Lingerie/Swim Showcase
Carmen Belissa for Beverly Hills Swimwear - Colombia
Anne Pigeon for Arianne Lingerie - Canada
Alexandra Marques for Keny Swimwear - Portugal
Andre Leite for Foch - men's underwear - Brazil

Peruvian Showcase
Jorge Luis Salinas
Ani Alvarez Calderon
Sitka Semsch

Brazilian Showcase
Marcelo Quadros
Jeziel Moraes
Karlla Girotto