Usually when we talk about Carolina Herrera in connection with the royal family of Spain, it is to talk about an outfit worn by Queen Letizia. The wife of King Felipe VI has many pieces signed by this Venezuelan designer in her wardrobe. But, this Thursday, October 6, 2022, it is for a completely different reason that the latter was in the spotlight. The 83-year-old stylist, established in New York since 1981, was one of the winners of the Mapfre Foundation prizes – named after the eponymous insurance company – presented by the former Queen Sofia.
Distinguishing every year people, entities and projects that help achieve a fairer and less unequal society through their dedication and work, the Mapfre Foundation has chosen Carolina Herrera for her involvement in humanitarian causes throughout her life. her career, whether fighting malnutrition and cancer, or promoting the well-being of children, gender equality and the empowerment of women, primarily through training. In addition, in the face of the pandemic and in collaboration with the Red Cross and Red Crescent, she launched the Carolina Herrera Heart for Hope initiative, “thanks to which she raised 7 million dollars which were used to provide tests, medical supplies, ambulances, hygiene kits and psychological support to communities affected by Covid-19 around the world,” the Palace said.
Infanta Elena works for the Mapfre Foundation
The ceremony, which took place at the Casino de Madrid, was also an opportunity to reward, in other categories, the Integra Foundation, which helps people in situations of severe social exclusion and people with disabilities to regain control of their life thanks to professional integration, Médecins sans frontières for its medical trains enabling the medical evacuation of wounded Ukrainians and the wine-growing company Bodega Matarromera. The wife of former King Juan Carlos took part in it along with their eldest daughter, the Infanta Elena. For the simple and good reason that she is the director of social and cultural projects at the Mapfre Foundation.