Ryan Castro Steps Into the Role of Creative Director at Colombiamoda 2026 With Agua Bendita

Ryan Castro showed up at Colombiamoda 2026 in Medellín, Colombia in a new capacity: creative director. Working alongside Agua Bendita founders and creative directors Mariana Hinestroza and Catalina Álvarez, Castro helped bring Felina to life, a special drop within the brand's Resort 27 collection built around the concept "Primavera."

The collection features sensual silhouettes, scarf-inspired prints, retro florals, animal print, and artisanal details. The color palette runs through earthy tones, burgundy, black, and cream. According to the release, the collection was designed to celebrate Latin style and the creative energy of Medellín.

This is not Castro's first project with Agua Bendita. The release notes that Felina follows a previous capsule the two sides developed together called AWAA, marking this as an ongoing creative relationship rather than a one-off.

Colombiamoda is a major annual fashion event held in Medellín and one of Latin America's biggest platforms for fashion and design. Castro's presence there as a named creative director, not just a brand ambassador or featured artist, reflects how artists are increasingly moving into creative leadership roles within fashion houses rather than simply lending their name to a campaign.

For independent artists watching the intersection of music and fashion, this kind of collaboration is worth paying attention to. It shows a path where cultural credibility built through music can open doors to creative roles with real design authority behind them, not just a logo placement on a T-shirt.

Felina is available as part of the Agua Bendita Resort 27 collection.