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FashionTEX Festival 2026: Europe’s fashion future meets in Riga

On September 30 and October 1, 2026, Riga will become a meeting point for Europe’s young fashion talents. At the second FashionTEX Festival, students from 11 European fashion schools will come together with international designers and experts. The event focuses on digital innovations, new technologies, and the future of fashion. A highlight will be a spectacular digital fashion show displayed on a 26.5-meter-long LED wall.

You can find full details about the FashionTEX Festival 2026 in our latest press release.

Read more in our press release in English or German!

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