Budapest Central European Fashion Week: A Celebration of Style and Creativity

The 15th Budapest Central European Fashion Week (BCEFW) is currently underway, offering fashion enthusiasts an array of exciting events across the Hungarian capital from February 10-16, 2025. This jubilee edition promises to be the most diverse and internationally collaborative yet, showcasing the best of Central European fashion.

Highlights of BCEFW 2025

Fashion Shows: From February 14-16, the Millenáris G building will host runway shows featuring nearly 50 designers from Hungary and the region. Attendees can expect to see the latest Autumn/Winter 2526 collections from established brands and emerging talents alike.

International Collaboration: This season boasts partnerships with fashion weeks and councils from Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Romania, Poland, and the Czech Republic, emphasizing BCEFW’s role as a hub for Central European fashion.

Conscious Fashion: The new “Conscious by BCEFW” category is debuting, highlighting designers committed to sustainable practices.

Fashion Hub: Located at the National Dance Theatre, this program offers free industry talks, workshops, and presentations, making fashion accessible to all ages.

Must-Attend Events

1. Main Fashion Weekend: February 15-16 at Millenáris, featuring a packed schedule of catwalk shows from renowned and up-and-coming designers.
2. Fashion Hub Workshops: Participate in hands-on experiences like the SKINAHOLIC Lipstick Lab and Sashiko workshop on February 15th.
3. Side Events: Explore over 35 events throughout the week, including studio visits, panel discussions, and exclusive parties.
4. International Collective Shows: Don’t miss the showcase of regional talent at the Apollo Gallery.
5. Conscious by BCEFW: Check out the debut of this new category featuring sustainable fashion from brands like NANUSHKA, BORBALA, MARKO FEHER, SLANGSLANG, and PRINTA.

What’s Happening Today

As of Tuesday, February 11, 2025, several exciting events are taking place:

• SLANG SLANG Weave-IN Workshop: Open to the public from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Wear The Change collection exhibition by UNREALINDUSTRY: Public event from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• AERON X SALT BAKERY: fashion week refresh & recharge: Open to the public from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• STUDIO INFUSION OPENING: Public event from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• DAN!ELLE x TURBINA Freak Show Cocktail Party: Public event from 7:00 PM to midnight.

With its blend of high fashion, cultural events, and industry insights, the 15th Budapest Central European Fashion Week offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the vibrant fashion scene of Central Europe. Whether you’re a fashion professional, enthusiast, or simply curious, BCEFW 2025 promises an inspiring and stylish week in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.

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