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In just his first year on the runway, Vino is already carving out a distinct presence within Miami fashion. At Fusion Art Week, his latest runway presentation, After Dark, marked a defining moment — not simply another show, but a clear articulation of direction.
Three runway shows in a year is no small feat, yet Vino approaches momentum with restraint. His work reflects a designer who understands balance: when to provoke and when to refine. After Dark carries a confident edge, one that feels deliberate rather than loud — a poised flirtation with fashion’s darker sensibilities, filtered through Miami’s nightlife, heat, and cultural confidence. There’s a polished risk to the collection, a controlled flirtation with high fashion’s darker authority.
The opening image captures that authority immediately. Vino stands centered among his models following the runway presentation, positioned not as an observer, but as the architect of the moment. The image reads as control and clarity — a designer stepping fully into his role with a vision that is beginning to crystallize.
Integral to this moment is Fusion Fashion Events, the production company behind the show. Their continued commitment to Miami’s runway culture has helped shape the city’s fashion ecosystem, providing a foundation for emerging designers like Vino to evolve. Vino designs with a trendsetter’s mindset, focusing on how a garment makes someone feel the moment they enter a room. Influenced by cultural figures like Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, he views fashion as both identity and power. His approach values presence and control over trend-chasing, allowing each collection to evolve naturally.
The second image highlights Marissa Balancé in a black lace skirt set from After Dark, a look that sits at the heart of the collection. Balancing exams the same week as her runway moment, she stepped onto the runway with poise and owned it. That duality — intellect and presence — has made her a Miami favorite and a recurring muse for Marvino.
The third image introduces Isabella Valenti in a leather bandeau look, anchoring After Dark with a controlled, commanding presence. A familiar face on the Miami runway, she carries the look with ease, allowing the styling to speak through her movement and focus. The moment feels assured, direct, and unmistakably hers.
With After Dark, Vino demonstrates that his rise isn’t defined by excess, but by precision. Three shows into his runway journey, his language is already clear: presence over noise, confidence over explanation.
The question now isn’t what Marvino has shown, but what comes next — with Miami Swim Week 2026 ahead and Paris quietly entering the conversation.
And if this season is any indication, Miami isn’t just watching his rise.
It’s making room for it.
