Paris, France — May 30, 2026
On May 30, 2026, the historic Le Réfectoire des Cordeliers, located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, hosted another successful edition of UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris — an international platform bringing together fashion, art, digital innovation, sustainability, and cultural dialogue.
This year’s event took place under exceptional circumstances. Paris experienced one of the hottest days of the season, while large-scale sporting celebrations across the city created significant pressure on transportation systems, traffic flow, and public spaces. Despite these challenges, the event was delivered in full, bringing together designers, artists, international media representatives, buyers, partners, and guests from around the world.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris 2026 once again affirmed its role as an international platform dedicated to cultural exchange, professional collaboration, and the promotion of emerging talent across fashion, art, and the creative industries.
Developed by UNIQUE Fashion Foundation Association (France), the platform continues to strengthen connections between France, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the United States, creating meaningful opportunities for designers, artists, digital creators, and creative entrepreneurs.
Throughout the day, the venue welcomed designers, international media, buyers, investors, diplomats, entrepreneurs, influencers, and fashion professionals through a dynamic program of runway presentations, showroom activations, art projects, digital installations, and high-level networking.
INTERNATIONAL RUNWAY PRESENTATIONS
The runway program featured designers representing Europe, the Caucasus, and United States:
LEM (Georgia), Maria Chany (Serbia), Bobbye Doll (USA), MEMENTO (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Lilien (Georgia), Laure Siassia (Belgium), C. Camara (Ireland), and Art Fashion Duo (Germany).
LEM (Georgia) — part of the official London Fashion Week 2025 lineup. The SS26 collection “Blanket” explores memory, heritage, and sustainability through patchwork and upcycling.
Maria Chany (Serbia) — an avant-garde brand showcased at Berlin, Milan, and Belgrade Fashion Weeks, blending futuristic aesthetics with sustainable practices.
Bobbye Doll (USA) — a California-based designer redefining modern femininity through sculptural silhouettes and bold expression.
MEMENTO (Bosnia) — an artist-driven brand merging fashion and visual art through conceptual storytelling.
Laure Siassia (Belgium) – high-end clothing brand, creating made-to-measure pieces for businesswomen and women of high society
Lilien (Georgia) — a womenswear brand focused on refined elegance and limited capsule collections.
Art Fashion Duo (Germany) – Margarita Zippel and Yulia Rotau are blending contemporary art, avant-garde fashion, and experimental textile design. Through upcycling and innovative craftsmanship, they transform unconventional materials into exclusive wearable art pieces, creating a distinctive vision of sustainable luxury.
C. Camara (Ireland) — a designer brand combining textile craftsmanship with contemporary design.
Presented as part of the French Brand Support Program by UFFA Association –
Mira Belle Paris is a Maison redefining haute chapellerie through contemporary craftsmanship and Parisian artisanal savoir-faire. Founded by Marie Desnos, the brand creates entirely handmade pieces combining refined materials, sculptural silhouettes, and timeless elegance.
FORT N°5 is an independent conceptual fashion brand based in France inspired by Baltic aesthetics, artistic deconstruction, and wearable art. Through limited collections, sculptural silhouettes, artisanal craftsmanship, and a sustainable approach, the brand transforms clothing into a form of emotional and artistic expression.
SHOWROOM & POP-UP EXPERIENCE
A key component of the project was the showroom and pop-up program developed in collaboration with EIDIKO Concept Store.
Throughout the event, the showroom served as an active meeting point for designers, buyers, media representatives, stylists, influencers, and potential partners, creating valuable opportunities for international exposure and business development.
DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
A dedicated Digital Experience program highlighted the growing intersection of fashion, technology, digital art, artificial intelligence, and new forms of visual storytelling.
The initiative demonstrated how innovation continues to reshape the fashion landscape while creating new opportunities for creative expression.
ART PROGRAM
As part of the Foundation’s support program for French creators, artist and designer Ekaterina Minerva presented selected works exploring the relationship between fashion, art, symbolism, and visual narrative.
Her presentation became an integral part of the event’s multidisciplinary cultural program and reflected the platform’s commitment to supporting creative voices across disciplines.
SUSTAINABILITY & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
One of the highlights of the event was the official presentation of the winners of the Circle X Sustainability Contest.
The First Prize was awarded to CIRIANA (Italy) for the collection “A Botanical Reverie / Morphira,” recognized by the international jury for its artistic excellence, innovative approach, and thoughtful use of materials.
Projects from award recipients in the United Kingdom and Kenya were also presented, reflecting the increasingly global nature of sustainable fashion and responsible design practices.
In parallel, the platform continues to expand its international initiatives in Digital Fashion, Digital Art, AI, and 3D Design, creating opportunities for creators working at the intersection of fashion, technology, and contemporary culture.
SOCIAL IMPACT & TALENT DEVELOPMENT
UNIQUE Fashion Foundation continues to develop international programs supporting designers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs through educational initiatives, international competitions, grant opportunities, professional partnerships, and global visibility programs.
Particular attention is dedicated to supporting French and Luxembourg-based designers and creators while fostering cultural exchange and professional development opportunities for the next generation of creative talent.
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris 2026 was made possible through the collaboration of designers, educational institutions, cultural organizations, industry partners, and creative professionals from around the world.
Partners and contributors to the Paris edition included ESMOD, EICAR, Luxembourg Fashion Week, Sustainable Fashion Week US, Inside Fashion Design, Modeling Agency Paris, RunwayTO, Malu Academy, EIDIKO Concept Store, and Clos Monicord — a Bordeaux wine estate that served as the event’s official wine partner.
The UNIQUE Fashion Show team also extends its sincere gratitude to all participating designers, models, photographers, videographers, volunteers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, production teams, and technical crews whose dedication made the Paris edition possible.
MEDIA COVERAGE
The event received support from a broad network of international media and professional fashion platforms, including FashionUnited, Paris Runway Official, France Fashion, Fashion X Magazine, DFashion Magazine, OK! Magazine Georgia, ART E$TATE Magazine, Avessa Media Group, Le Afrique Style Brazil, Empire Magazine Africa, Afroculture Media, and Fact Nama.
Through its international media ecosystem, UNIQUE Fashion Show continues to expand its global presence while creating meaningful visibility and growth opportunities for emerging designers and creative brands.
LOOKING AHEAD
Following a successful Paris edition, the platform will continue its international journey.
The next destination will be New York Fashion Week, where the next edition of UNIQUE Fashion Show will take place on September 12, 2026, bringing together designers, artists, and creative industry leaders from around the world.
ABOUT UNIQUE FASHION FOUNDATION
UNIQUE Fashion Foundation Association (France) is an international platform operating across France, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the United States.
The Foundation connects fashion, digital innovation, sustainability, culture, and social impact through international projects, educational initiatives, competitions, and professional development programs.
Its mission is to build a global ecosystem where fashion, technology, art, and social responsibility work together to create meaningful opportunities, cultural dialogue, and long-term positive impact.
PRESS CONTACT
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