Fashioning Futures: Raul Lopez of LUAR in Conversation with Andrew Westover
August 20, 2026 | 7–8 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art, Hill Auditorium
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Join internationally renowned designer Raul Lopez of LUAR in conversation with the High’s Andrew Westover for a behind-the-scenes look at Lopez’s remarkable trajectory in the fashion world. The two will discuss key designs and break-through moments that have propelled Lopez and his work to critical and commercial acclaim.
Lead support is provided by the Lauren Amos Fashion Project
Raul Lopez
Raul Lopez is a Dominican-American designer from Brooklyn and the Founder & Creative Director of LUAR. Prior to launching LUAR, he co-founded the influential fashion brand Hood By Air.
Today, Lopez is recognized as a leading voice in contemporary luxury, with work spanning fashion, hospitality, and cultural consulting. In addition to building LUAR into a globally recognized brand, he serves as a creative advisor to luxury destinations including Palm Heights, bringing his unique perspective on culture, community, and design to audiences worldwide.
Andrew Westover
Andrew Westover is the Eleanor McDonald Storza Deputy Director for Learning and Civic Engagement at the High Museum of Art. Westover regularly moderates public conversations and has previously interviewed fashion luminaries Law Roach, Aurora James, and Matty Boy.
Prior to the High, Westover held leadership and education roles at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, J. Paul Getty Museum, and Smithsonian Institution, among others. Westover holds an MEd from Arizona State University, an MA in Religion from Claremont School of Theology, and an EdM and a PhD in education and ethics from Harvard University.
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