Style showdown between actresses and influencers at the inaugural red carpet

The script was repeated. As it happened in the last edition - much to the organization's dismay - the bad weather (although luckily, this time it did not rain) again made its presence felt at the opening of the 29th Málaga Festival, marked by unpleasant cold and wind that challenged the outfits of the guests, who arrived this year on a chartered flight as a novelty. On the red carpet, more than 130, a number that set a new record for attendance at the doors of the Cervantes Theater, where everyone from classic Spanish cinema figures - like Carmen Maura or Jorge Sanz - to new talents or stars from the latest fashion platforms - social networks - with millions of followers paraded. The so-called 'influencers', whom the festival has been embracing for several years - as a showcase - in a clear strategy to multiply its reach and impact.

Among them, notable Instagrammers, YouTubers, or TikTokers like Lucía Bellido, Noelia Bonilla, Alex Béjar, Susana Megan, Ambartxu, Ona Gonfaus, or Sara Fructuoso, who was very favored with Hollywood diva airs thanks to a two-tone strapless design by Honduran designer Duly Romero. Long gloves, vintage pearl earrings, and a polished high updo completed a carefully curated style that passed the test with flying colors.

Two Main Highlights

The main highlights among content creators were provided by Lola Lolita (who has over 17 million 'followers' across her platforms) and Misho Amoli (with a large community of more than 16 million). She - one of the most acclaimed of the night by the audience shouting "beautiful!" - dazzled with a magnificent white dress with a train and a subtle bow signed by Pronovias. Radiant. He - a fashion influencer, model, and Bulgarian-origin boxer - opted for a black vest (no shirt underneath) and trousers by Nanushka. The cherry on top? Some original custom-made shoes from EME Studios, one of the current urban brands.

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The podium for the best-dressed was competitive. But if we have to commit and choose three names, the winners are clear: the best looks of the night were worn by Ana Fernández, Kira Miró, and Andrea Duro. The first with a blue taffeta dress with a sweetheart neckline by Pedro del Hierro. A triple choker with gemstones from Messika was her star accessory.

The host of the opening gala, Kira Miró also trusted Pedro del Hierro. In her case, she shone in an off-white two-piece ensemble consisting of a bejeweled crop top and a layered skirt. On the red carpet, she was accompanied by her partner, the Malagueño Salva Reina, who wore an elegant blue suit with a velvet jacket from his go-to brand: the local firm MANN Ceremonia&Sastrería. The touch was provided by a sophisticated golden brooch from Joyería Luján.

Andrea Duro also scored highly with her look, another regular at this event. The actress wore another two-piece design that bared her midriff: a high-neck top and a pencil skirt with organza overlays.

Among them - for their originality and departure from the classic suit - stood out Mario Marzo (in burgundy with a kimono-type jacket from Mansolutely), Álvaro Cervantes (with a cross-over design from Santos Costura) or Eric Masip.

Málaga fashion had several ambassadors. Silvia Acosta wore a two-tone suit by Rafael Urquizar - who just today debuts at Paris Fashion Week - while Fariba Sheikham and Noemí Ruiz wore earrings from Rod Almayate, a jewelry brand rooted in Axarquía that is sweeping the celebrity scene. Additionally, Rosalinda surprised with a white mantilla from Artesanía Florencia.

She was not the only singer invited to the carpet. Winners of the Benidorm Fest Tony Grox and LucyCalys, and Olivia Bay, a finalist from Operación Triunfo, were also highly sought after by the youth for selfies next to the Cervantes.

Television Faces

Television faces were not missing either, cast members from popular series like Machos Alfa (Raúl Tejón or Raquel Guerrero), Dos Tumbas (Nadia Vilaplana) 'El cuco de cristal' (Catalina Sopelana) or Élite (Mina El Hammani or Gleb Abrosimov).

On the 'red carpet', strapless dresses, corsets, skirts with trains, and transparencies dominated. Some more subtle, and others - like María León, with a black bejeweled dress with a deep V neckline by Elisabetta Franchi - leaving all the underwear visible. In the color palette, the all-powerful black and white prevailed again, with permission from blue and one of this fall's trending shades: brown.

In a protest note, many actors wore watermelon brooches on their lapels - in solidarity with Palestine - while Argentine director Sol Iglesias wore the most groundbreaking outfit: a strapless dress with photos of fires and the slogan 'Patagonia burns'.