On May 30, 2026, Paris will host the key European edition of the global platform Unique Fashion Show (UFS), developed with the support of the Unique Fashion Foundation Association (France), an international non-profit organization dedicated to ethical development, support of emerging designers, and the promotion of cross-cultural dialogue through fashion, art, and technology.
The event will take place at Le Réfectoire des Cordeliers, a historic venue located in the heart of Paris, in the Saint-Germain district — one of the city’s most prominent cultural and intellectual hubs. Today, the space hosts major cultural events, exhibitions, and fashion presentations within the broader Paris Fashion Week ecosystem.
A PLATFORM CONNECTING CONTINENTS
Unique Fashion Show is a global platform operating at the intersection of fashion, art, digital innovation, sustainability, and social impact.
The platform builds long-term cultural and professional connections across Europe, the United States, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, creating new opportunities for designers and creative industries.
Each edition generates an estimated 20 million global media impressions and digital views, ensuring strong international visibility.
OFFICIAL UFS 2026 CALENDAR
Paris — May 30, 2026
New York Fashion Week) — September 12, 2026
Milan FW — March 2, 2027
The Paris edition serves as the annual central hub for the platform’s European direction.
UNIQUE FASHION SHOW PARIS 2026
The event is expected to welcome over 800 international guests, including designers, media representatives, buyers, photographers, investors, diplomats, and key industry figures.
PROGRAM
RUNWAY SHOWS
A curated selection of 10 international designers presenting collections at the intersection of fashion, artistic expression, and innovation.
Featured designers include:
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.
B2B & B2C SHOWROOM
A platform connecting brands with buyers, retailers, and investors.
In partnership with the Paris-based concept store EIDIKO, a two-day pop-up in the heart of Paris will be organized to promote international designers on the European market.
DIGITAL FASHION EXPERIENCE
Immersive installations expanding the traditional runway format.
INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION
A curated exhibition of contemporary artistic projects.
As part of the UFFA Support Program for French Creators,
Ekaterina Minerva Fashion designer and artist will present her artworks during UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris 2026. Her work combines fashion, art, and symbolic visual storytelling as part of UFFA’s initiative supporting creative voices in France.
COMPETITIONS & INITIATIVES
Cycle X — Sustainable Designers Contest
(in partnership with Sustainable Fashion Week US and Inside Fashion Design)
Unique Fashion Foundation Association (France), in collaboration with Inside Fashion Design (US) and Sustainable Fashion Week US, announces the winners of the Circle X Sustainability Contest. The winners will be presented on the Paris stage on May 30 as part of the Unique Fashion Show.
First Prize: CIRIANA — “A Botanical Reverie / Morphira” – Italy
Second Prize & Best Accessories Brand: Pambo Letu – UK
Third Prize: EKCHARKHA – Kenya
AI & 3D Designers Contest 2026
Theme: Self-Transformation: From Limits to Freedom
SOCIAL IMPACT
UNIQUE Fashion Foundation and Luxembourg Fashion Week have initiated a social impact collaboration aimed at supporting emerging creatives from France and Luxembourg through international visibility and growth opportunities. The initiative focuses on fostering cultural exchange, creative development, and cross-border support for the next generation of fashion talents. Selected creatives will be presented during UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris on May 30, 2026.
PARTNERS
The project is developed in collaboration with leading international institutions and platforms:
ESMOD (France) — globally recognized fashion institute with over 175 years of heritage.
EICAR (France) — international film and media school.
Sustainable Fashion Week US — platform for sustainable fashion innovation.
Inside Fashion Design (USA) — educational and professional fashion platform.
Luxembourg Fashion Week — European platform promoting cross-border collaboration.
Clos Monicord is a Bordeaux wine estate located near Saint-Émilion, combining organic and biodynamic winemaking with artistic vision and environmental responsibility.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Baku – Key platform for the fashion industry in the Caucasus
Malu Academy (Georgia) — international make-up academy active in global fashion projects.
Modeling Agency Paris — professional agency supporting runway production.
RunwayTO – Toronto-based fashion platform dedicated to showcasing emerging and established designers through curated runway presentations and industry-driven events.
Orange Models – An international modeling agency representing a diverse portfolio of talent across fashion, editorial, and commercial sectors.
MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
FashionUnited — global fashion industry platform providing media reach and insights.
Paris Runway Official — PR and luxury fashion media with global audience reach.
France Fashion — digital platform covering French and international fashion.
Fashion X Magazine — media supporting emerging and sustainable designers.
DFashionMagazine — global digital fashion publication.
OK! Magazine Georgia — part of an internationally recognized media brand.
ART E$TATE Magazine — publication at the intersection of art and fashion.
Cryptopolitan — media platform covering AI, Web3, and digital innovation.
Avessa Media Group — premium fashion and culture publishing group.
MediaKind — global technology partner providing streaming and media infrastructure.
Le Afrique Style Brazil — platform focused on African fashion and culture.
Empire Magazine Africa — luxury publication covering business and culture.
Afroculture Media — multimedia platform highlighting global creative communities.
Fact Nama — international platform supporting emerging talent.
Event Tickets & Schedule
Tickets for Unique Fashion Show Paris 2026 are now officially available. Secure tickets and full event details:
https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/unique-fashion-show-tickets-1983192027741?aff=oddtdtcreator
For VIP access, industry seating, and group bookings, inquiries may be directed to:
[email protected]
Partnership Sponsorship Opportunities
Join the UFS ecosystem shaping the future of sustainable and innovative fashion.
Explore bespoke collaboration opportunities: [email protected]
Designer Applications Now Open
Be part of the global UFS stage in Paris & New York FW/ 2026 – where creativity meets purpose.
Applications are officially open designers are invited to submit their portfolios, collection concepts, and brand profiles through the official UFS website: https://www.unique-fashionshow.com/blank2
PRESS CONTACT
Press Office – Unique Fashion Show (UFS)
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