Kelly Talamas is an Editor and Creative Director with over a decade of experience in the fashion and lifestyle industries.

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Talamas graduated from University of Miami, where she studied Journalism and Economics. As a recent graduate, she gained experience at Ocean Drive, before joining Vogue Mexico and Latin America in 2007 as Editorial Coordinator and soon after, Fashion Editor. Following a relocation to Mexico in 2011, at age 28, she was appointed Editor-in-Chief of the title in 2012, as the youngest editor to head the international publication. During her tenure as Editor-in-Chief she played an integral role in discovering and promoting the careers of local designers in Mexico, Central and South America, as well as supporting the expansion of the luxury market in these regions. Amongst her most significant achievements were the launches of the Vogue Talents Corner and ‘Who’s On Next?’ initiatives, which aim to bring attention to and support local, emerging design. She was a pioneer in showcasing the region and in bringing international attention to Latin America and its creative talent. In 2016, after a personal move to Bogota, Colombia, Talamas was named Creative Director of Vogue, a position she held until 2017, when she decided to start her own venture.

She currently works as a Brand Consultant connecting Latin America and international markets. She has collaborated with a range of clients including American Express, Chanel, ISEM University Madrid, Leal Daccarett, Patricia Padrón, Polo Ralph Lauren, Silvia Tcherassi and Tiffany & Co. In 2019 she helped launch ISEM University’s Fashion Entrepreneurship Program in Miami. Talamas sits on the Advisory Boards of Istituto Marangoni Miami, Latin American Fashion Summit and Mercado Global, and serves as a freelance writer, collaborating with several magazines.

Since 2015, Talamas has formed a part of Business of Fashion’s BoF500 community as one of the 500 most influential personalities in the fashion industry. In 2014 she was awarded for editorial excellence from Fashion Group International, both Mexico and South Florida chapters, and in 2015 E! Entertainment Television named her Mexico’s Fashion Industry Trendsetter. In 2019 she was honored with the Women’s Leadership Award by Mercado Global.

Talamas is based between Bogota and Miami.