Founded 2003 in Cali, Colombia, Johanna Ortiz has spent the past two decades growing organically and sustainably, stitch by stitch, collection by collection, and most importantly, person by person. The brand has developed a distinct creative language rooted in feminine power and a celebration of the exquisite. Each piece, precise in construction and exuberant in spirit, embodies the JO aesthetic.
Built on a foundation of community and purpose, the brand fosters social inclusion and positive impact by nurturing local talent, preserving artisanal knowledge, and celebrating unique craftsmanship within a framework of inspired creativity.
With a commitment to social causes and the empowerment of women, the team now comprises more than 460 individuals, 78% of whom are women, many of whom serve as heads of their families and households.
The brand’s dedication to creating social change through fashion is exemplified by the “Escuela Johanna Ortiz”—an on-site program offering couture-level seamstress training to vulnerable and at-risk populations, benefiting more than 200 individuals.
“The Studio” may have dominated with Emmy statue wins, but the biggest prizes of the night were the red carpet’s best-dressed list. Scroll through for some of our favorite looks from Bal Harbour Shops brands at last night’s Emmy awards.
Today in Valet All Day, we bring you the Bugatti W16 Mistral. With only 99 units ever produced, we`re pleased to capture one enjoying our lush, tropical oasis.
Relaxed suits. Beach stripes. Everything in the name of “La Buena Vida.” Our highlights from the Todd Snyder Spring/Summer ‘26 show in New York.
Sketch it, send it, win it. Our 6th-annual Creative Challenge is ON—we’ve partnered with FIDA Worldwide to call upon artists of all kinds to create an illustration of Bal Harbour Shops, inspired by any decade since our founding in 1965. One grand prize winner will take home $3,500 and see their work published in the Winter 2025 issue of Bal Harbour magazine. Contest runs now through Oct. 10. Click the link in bio for details.
