The series of fashion events will kick off with the opening of the Henna brand section in the Baltā Kūmode boutique. Last season, the brand made its debut with a collection merging Eastern and Western fashion, and this season, the pieces reflect different states of nature: satin fabrics symbolize a sunny morning, and the shades of a fading rose embody a stormy evening. Immediately following this, there will be a presentation of the collaborative collection ArtisainT by Lena Lumelsky. "ArtisainT is a collaboration of like-minded creators celebrating the special human gift of craftsmanship, allowing for the creation of complex and flawless looks," shares the designer.
The Latvian brand One Day will present its debut collection at the Binyamin House, an architectural monument from the Latvian bourgeois era. The collection is based on a relaxed style, harmoniously combining natural beauty with timeless design. Each element is thoughtfully crafted with classic female silhouettes in mind, and the soft fabrics and bright colors easily mix and match regardless of the season.
On the opening day, a pop-up showroom for Baltic designers will launch at the Zunda Towers skyscrapers, followed by fashion shows from Verens (Latvia), Laura Daili (Lithuania), and Carolxott (Estonia). The day will conclude at the Amoralle boutique, where guests will have the chance to experience the results of a collaboration between one of Latvia's most feminine brands and designer Fyodor Podgorny (former creative director of FYODOR GOLAN) through a presentation of the new collection in the form of live installations displayed across three floors of the building.
On the main runway of the capital, collections will be presented by Latvian brands Natalija Jansone, Iveta Vecmane, Selina Keer, BAE by Katya Shehurina in collaboration with the world-renowned Huawei brand, as well as international brands such as Pohjanheimo (Estonia), Novaliss (Spain/Latvia), Szczygiel (Poland), and Lili Marleena (Finland) in partnership with Stockmann department store.
This season, with the close cooperation and support of the Italian Embassy in Latvia and the Italian Trade Agency in Stockholm, the Riga Fashion Week program will feature events dedicated to Italian fashion. On October 30, there will be a public discussion titled “Fashion as Heritage” with renowned fashion historian Matteo Augello (Italy) and designer Laima Jurča (Latvia). The event will be hosted by well-known Latvian artist Markus Riva, and entry will be available by prior registration.
The following day, October 31, Forum Cinemas will host a screening of the film about the life of legendary Italian designer Salvatore Ferragamo, creator of shoes for Hollywood stars and iconic silent films, titled Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams. The screening is open to anyone who registers in advance.
Another event open to the public is an exhibition of Vivienne Westwood’s personal collection of clothing and accessories at the Fashion Museum. On October 31, the final day of the exhibition, guided tours will be available (prior registration and more details are available on the museum’s website: www.modesmuzejs.lv).
On the final day of Riga Fashion Week, to mark the 20th anniversary of the event, a gala dinner will be held with Latvian designers, long-time participants of RFW, and an awards ceremony will take place.
Another integral part of the Fashion Week is the stylish parties charged with fashion vibes, with several planned for this season: at “Tribe Riga City Centre,” “Space Falafel,” “Vīna Studija Splendid,” and in the “ATPUTA” complex (Benyamin House).
Riga Fashion Week will take place from October 28 to 31, bringing together talented newcomers and established fashion masters on the same runway.
The general partners of RFW are the Stockmann department store and the official watch of RFW — the Huawei GT5 Series.
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