080 Barcelona Fashion: sustainability, emerging talent, and internationalization at the center of the catwalk

The Catalan capital will once again become the epicenter of fashion with the 36th edition of the 080 Barcelona FashionFrom October 14th to 17th, the event will bring together the collections of 24 designers and brands at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site. The event focuses on three pillars that shape the industry's direction: sustainability, internationalization, and the promotion of emerging talent.

The event, sponsored by the Government of Catalonia through the Catalan Consortium of Commerce, Crafts, and Fashion (CCAM), of the Department of Business and Employment, aims to reaffirm Barcelona's position as a creative capital and benchmark in southern Europe. According to the director of the CCAM, Moisés Rodríguez, "080 Barcelona Fashion allows us to place Catalan fashion on the global map, connecting designers with international markets and promoting a sector committed to innovation and sustainability."

Established brands and new voices

The catwalk will host established names such as Custo Barcelona, ​​​​Simorra, Escorpio, Dominnico or Lola Casademunt by Maite, who will share the spotlight with emerging designers such as Aleixandri Studio, Acceptance Letter, Juan VG or Santamarta. This mix is, in fact, the hallmark of 080 Barcelona Fashion: a showcase where emerging and established brands coexist.

To bring the event closer to the public, the 'Open Area, a free space within the venue where the parades will be screened live and parallel activities will be scheduled.

Circularity and recycling

One of the most unique projects is the 080 Reborn circular fashion show, now in its fourth edition. Stylists Fermin Serret & Gilles Saint Martin will once again showcase everything that can be made from secondhand clothing and recycled materials. The initiative aims to position sustainability and circularity as an important part of the fashion business. This show reaffirms the commitment to reuse, preserving fabrics to extend their lifespan, and reducing the environmental impacts of clothing use.

In this sense, the event will also host the presentation of the seventh edition of the "Sustainable Challenge", organized by MODA-FAD, which this year has the motto "Collective Mending"The Sustainable Challenge is a creative marathon where thirty European students will work on repairing and transforming pieces, exploring ways to repurpose and create new ways of fashion.

Premiere of 080SPOT_SPAINGALLERY

Among the new features of this edition, the Spain Gallery platform, led by the influencer Paula Viana, the fashion label, will be arriving in Barcelona to showcase 22 designer brands: 404 studio, AAA studio, Bibencia, Niebla Glass, Carrieri, Cherry Massia, Cuenta Spain, Editorial Superflua, Fatima Miñana, Herase Studio, Hune/Krackonline, Jane Rubearth, Tania Marcial, Tarti tailored, The Artelier, Ugo Boulard, Victor Von Schwarz and 1concept.

The aim is to showcase the potential and creativity of designer fashion, boosting its international reach and increasing its visibility. This space will also host daily talks and workshops by creatives for the fashion-loving public, from 12 pm to 6 pm.Open Area, with prior registration.

Praise for craftsmanship

The 36th edition takes advantage of the platform's platform to promote artisanal trades. "080_BEYONDCRAFTS," promoted by Artesanía de Catalunya and 080 Barcelona Fashion, focuses this year on hat-making, a craft that combines technical skill and boundless creativity. Eight brands will be present: Swan Salon, Javier Guijarro and Magdalena Hart, Ana Vivero, Nico Alonso, Sara Huguet, Espíritu Club, and Andrea Vièntéc.

Industrial debate and entrepreneurship

The event will also host the TexMeeting 2025 forum, organized by Texfor, which will once again bring together companies and experts under the motto "Value chain. Collaborate to compete." The panel discussions will address alliances between fashion and industry and the role of textiles in high-value-added markets.

Furthermore, the Barcelona Fashion Forward (BFF) space, promoted by Barcelona City Council, will give visibility to the winning companies of its sixth edition, with a space called "Barcelona Fashion Forward, the Pop-Up," aimed at promoting professionalization and international projection.

Sponsors and collaborators

This year, the event has the support of Barcelona City Council, three sponsors, and ten collaborators. The sponsors are: MAC Cosmetics (official makeup), Wella (official hairdresser) and Hotel Me (official hotel). As for the collaborators, the brands participating in this edition are: La Roca Village (official fashion destination and experience); Thuya Professional Line (official manicure); Rowenta (official ironing and sanitation); Girbau Lab (sponsor of 080 Reborn in industrial laundry and textile treatment services); Cointreau (official liquor); The Waste Agency of Catalonia (sponsor of "080 Reborn"); Unique Vineyards (official wine); Miró (official vermouth); Soul Water (official water) and The Lady (official restaurant).