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- [FashionTEX Makerspace: Europe’s Emerging Designers Gather in Riga](https://fashiontex.eu/fashiontex-makerspace-europes-emerging-designers-gather-in-riga/) - The international FashionTEX Makerspace has launched in Riga. From August 31 to September 12, 2026, young fashion designers from 11 European fashion schools are gathering at the Art Academy of Latvia’s “Riga Makerspace” prototyping workshop. During this two-week residency, the students are collaborating on new ideas that merge fashion, design, and digital technologies. The program
- [FashionTEX Festival 2026: Europe’s fashion future meets in Riga](https://fashiontex.eu/fashiontex-festival-2026-europes-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
- [+++ Two-day FashionTEX festival began today at fabrik Chemnitz +++ 24 international students from across Europe present their own creations +++ Highlight is the big fashion show on 7 November at 8 p.m. +++](https://fashiontex.eu/two-day-fashiontex-festival-began-today-at-fabrik-chemnitz-24-international-students-from-across-europe-present-their-own-creations-highlight-is-the-big-fashion-show-on-7-november-at-8-p-m/) - AI meets fashion: First FashionTEX Festival for digital fashion kicks off in Chemnitz, European Capital of Culture Amidst great media interest, the international fashion event FashionTEX kicked off today at Fabrik Chemnitz. The focus is primarily on the transformation of the fashion industry, which is being shaped by comprehensive digitalisation, innovative textiles and the use
- [FashionTEX in Prague | A Creative Hub for European Fashion Education](https://fashiontex.eu/fashiontex-in-prague-a-creative-hub-for-european-fashion-education/) - From March 11 to 14, 2025, representatives from all eleven partner universities of the EU-funded FashionTEX project gathered for their third in-person meeting—this time at the inspiring Fashion Design Studio of UMPRUM Academy in Prague. The focus: exchange, innovation, and advancing a shared vision for the future of fashion education. Key topics included digital visibility,
- [+++ fully digitally developed collections +++ fashion made of light and motion +++ MAKERSPACE Schneeberg as a creative development lab +++](https://fashiontex.eu/fully-digitally-developed-collections-fashion-made-of-light-and-motion-makerspace-schneeberg-as-a-creative-development-lab/) - FashionTEX presents Europe’s most extraordinary holographic fashion show at Fabrique des Lumières Amsterdam Amsterdam, 20 November 2025: FashionTEX, the European flagship project for digital fashion development and education, together with Future Front Row, has unveiled a runway experience that redefines the limits of what is possible: the “Future Front Row × FashionTEX Holographic Runway Show.”
- [+++ Two-day FashionTEX festival ended with a spectacular show at fabrik Chemnitz +++ Vincent Röse wins European Next Generation – Fashion 2025 award +++ 24 international students from across Europe presented their creations to a high-profile jury +++](https://fashiontex.eu/two-day-fashiontex-festival-ended-with-a-spectacular-show-at-fabrik-chemnitz-vincent-rose-wins-european-next-generation-fashion-2025-award-24-international-students-from-across-e/) - Chemnitz becomes the hotspot of European fashion for two days The two-day FashionTEX fashion event came to an end today amid great media interest in front of several hundred guests at the ‘fabrik Chemnitz’ with a spectacular show hosted by star designer Thomas Rath. From a9mong the 24 international students from eleven European fashion universities,
- [AI Meets Fashion: The First FashionTEX Festival for Digital Fashion in the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz](https://fashiontex.eu/ai-meets-fashion-the-first-fashiontex-festival-for-digital-fashion-in-the-european-capital-of-culture-chemnitz/) - Digitalization, sustainability, innovative textiles, and artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming the fashion world. The FashionTEX Festival will make these developments visible and tangible for the first time on November 6 and 7, 2025, at fabrik Chemnitz. The international European university project FashionTEX builds on the city’s great textile tradition and simultaneously demonstrates that fashion today
- [Press release 11.12.2024: The European FashionTEX project kicks off in Chemnitz with a high-profile panel discussion](https://fashiontex.eu/digital-fashion-needs-craftsmanship-the-european-fashiontex-project-kicks-off-in-chemnitz-with-a-high-profile-panel-discussion/) - On 11 December 2024, the time had come and a unique European educational project was launched in the former tulle factory in Chemnitz to create an exciting combination of theory and practice in digital fashion and textile design. A high-calibre panel discussion served as a prelude to initiating a dialogue between industry, science and the
- [Innovation, Sustainability, and New Perspectives – Tiago Vieira at FashionTEX Makerspace 2026](https://fashiontex.eu/innovation-sustainability-and-new-perspectives-tiago-vieira-at-fashiontex-makerspace-2026/) - Tiago Vieira is a second-year fashion design student at the University of Lisbon. Tiago is particularly passionate about 3D prototyping, which he believes has the potential to fundamentally transform the fashion design process. He sees great potential in it to reduce material waste and make a significant contribution to a more sustainable fashion industry. For
- [Curiosity, craftsmanship, and international collaboration – Dinis at the FashionTEX Makerspace 2026](https://fashiontex.eu/curiosity-craftsmanship-and-international-collaboration-dinis-at-the-fashiontex-makerspace-2026/) - Dinis is a second-year fashion design student at the University of Lisbon. Driven by curiosity and creativity, Dinis sees the FashionTEX Makerspace 2026 as the ideal opportunity to collaborate with designers from diverse cultural backgrounds, explore new working methods, and broaden his creative horizons. This international exchange offers him the chance to discover different perspectives
- [Material experiments and contemporary textile design in the FashionTEX program](https://fashiontex.eu/material-experiments-and-contemporary-textile-design-in-the-fashiontex-program/) - Ethel Noortoots is a Bachelor’s student of Textile Design at the Estonian Academy of Arts. Her work explores the intersection of material experimentation, craft techniques, and contemporary textile design. As part of the Clo basic course, she developed designs combining machine knitting with natural dyeing processes. The resulting pieces include a machine-knitted top and a
- [Katriin Tammoja – Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Textile Design in the FashionTEX Program](https://fashiontex.eu/katriin-tammoja-cultural-heritage-and-contemporary-textile-design-in-the-fashiontex-program/) - Katriin Tammoja is a second-year student in the Textile Design bachelor’s program at the Estonian Academy of Arts. Her artistic practice focuses on materiality, textile processes, and contemporary design approaches. She combines traditional craftsmanship with experimental methods, taking a particular interest in how textiles can convey stories, identities, and personal experiences. Katriin draws inspiration for
- [Experimental Fashion and Digital Innovation – Leticija Orlova at FashionTEX Makerspace 2026](https://fashiontex.eu/experimental-fashion-and-digital-innovation-leticija-orlova-at-fashiontex-makerspace-2026/) - Leticija Orlova is currently in her fourth year of a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design at the Art Academy of Latvia. In her creative work, Leticija pursues an experimental approach and engages deeply with innovative methods of fashion development. She is particularly fascinated by pattern construction and digital design processes. Working with CLO3D software has
- [Creativity, sustainability, and interdisciplinary design – Sofija Estella Donga at FashionTEX Makerspace 2026](https://fashiontex.eu/creativity-sustainability-and-interdisciplinary-design-sofija-estella-donga-at-fashiontex-makerspace-2026/) - Sofija Estella Donga is studying fashion design at the Academy of Arts in Latvia and is currently in her second year of her bachelor’s degree. For Sofija, creative work is far more than just a field of study—it is a way to develop new perspectives and actively help shape social change. She is particularly passionate
- [Experimental Materials and Innovative Fashion – Michaela Stanová in the International FashionTEX Program](https://fashiontex.eu/experimental-materials-and-innovative-fashion-michaela-stanova-in-the-international-fashiontex-program/) - Michaela Stanová is studying Fashion Design at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, where she engages intensively with experimental materials and innovative design approaches. She is currently working on a project from her most recent final semester, in which she explores the three-dimensional effects of fabrics. Her work centers on the investigation
- [Geometric Shapes and Creative Experiments – Magdaléna Rajnohová in the International FashionTEX Program](https://fashiontex.eu/geometric-shapes-and-creative-experiments-magdalena-rajnohova-in-the-international-fashiontex-program/) - Magdaléna Rajnohová is a student of Fashion and Design at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague; in her creative work, she engages intensively with geometric forms and experimental design concepts. She is currently working on a collection inspired by circular forms and rounded structures. At the heart of her project lies the
- [Digital Knitwear and Creative Processes – Anna Ploskacheva in the International FashionTEX Program](https://fashiontex.eu/digital-knitwear-and-creative-processes-anna-ploskacheva-in-the-international-fashiontex-program/) - Anna Ploskacheva is a Master’s student at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, where she focuses intensively on digital design processes and contemporary fashion design. She is currently working on a project for a knitted dress, utilizing digital methods to flexibly develop and visualize forms, materials, and patterns. In her creative process,
- [Digital Innovation and International Perspectives – Michał Piotrowski at the FashionTEX Makerspace 2026](https://fashiontex.eu/digital-innovation-and-international-perspectives-michal-piotrowski-at-the-fashiontex-makerspace-2026/) - Michał Piotrowski is studying Fashion Design at the Lodz University of Technology and is currently in the sixth semester of his Bachelor’s program. He has a particular interest in digital fashion as well as innovative technologies that open up new avenues for creative work within the fashion industry. In his design practice, Michał engages intensively
- [Sustainable Innovation and Digital Creativity – Zuzanna Russek at the FashionTEX Makerspace 2026](https://fashiontex.eu/sustainable-innovation-and-digital-creativity-zuzanna-russek-at-the-fashiontex-makerspace-2026/) - Zuzanna Russek is studying Fashion Design at the Lodz University of Technology and is currently in the sixth semester of her Bachelor’s program. In her creative work, Zuzanna combines experimental design approaches with a strong interest in sustainable fashion and innovative production methods. She is particularly fascinated by the potential of utilizing digital technologies—such as
- [Creativity at the Intersection of Fashion and Technology – Maja Sikorska at the FashionTEX Makerspace 2026](https://fashiontex.eu/creativity-at-the-intersection-of-fashion-and-technology-maja-sikorska-at-the-fashiontex-makerspace-2026/) - Maja Sikorska is studying Fashion Design at the Lodz University of Technology and is currently in the sixth semester of her Bachelor’s program. For Maja, fashion is far more than just clothing—she views it as a form of personal expression through which identity, emotions, and individual stories become visible. In her creative work, she combines
- [International Creativity and Digital Fashion – Yana Skrybuk at the FashionTEX Makerspace 2026](https://fashiontex.eu/international-creativity-and-digital-fashion-yana-skrybuk-at-the-fashiontex-makerspace-2026/) - Yana Skrybuk is studying Fashion Design at the Lodz University of Technology and is currently in the fourth semester of her Bachelor’s program. For Yana, fashion has been more than just an interest since childhood—it is a dream and a form of creative expression. She is particularly passionate about digital fashion, innovative design processes, and
- [When Fashion Takes a Stand – The 2026 LMA Fashion Show in Riga](https://fashiontex.eu/when-fashion-takes-a-stand-the-2026-lma-fashion-show-in-riga/) - Fashion as a Mirror of a New Generation: On May 29, 2026, the Art Academy of Latvia (LMA)—based in Riga—invites the public to the grand LMA Fashion Show 2026 at the Hanzas Perons cultural venue. The event will showcase the most impressive collections created by the top students from the Department of Fashion Design—works that
- [The Future You Can Wear – FashionTEX Opens the Digital Stage for the ERKI Fashion Show 2026](https://fashiontex.eu/the-future-you-can-wear-fashiontex-opens-the-digital-stage-for-the-erki-fashion-show-2026/) - Digital fashion, virtual worlds, and new creative perspectives: The Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA), based in Tallinn, is presenting innovative FashionTEX projects by its students—hailing from the departments of Fashion, Accessories, and Textiles—as part of the ERKI Moeshow 2026. In doing so, the Academy impressively demonstrates how the next generation is reimagining fashion. These works
- [Great Anticipation – Sophie Pöhler Travels to the FashionTEX Makerspace 2026 in Riga](https://fashiontex.eu/great-anticipation-sophie-pohler-travels-to-the-fashiontex-makerspace-2026-in-riga/) - Sophie Pöhler, a 22-year-old fashion design student at the West Saxon Faculty of Applied Arts in Schneeberg, will participate in the FashionTEX Makerspace 2026 in Riga. This two-week international program will take place from August 31 to September 12, 2026, at the Art Academy of Latvia, bringing together young talents from 11 European fashion universities
- [Between Modular Fashion and Creative Visions: Alina Negwer Joins the FashionTEX Makerspace 2026 in Riga](https://fashiontex.eu/between-modular-fashion-and-creative-visions-alina-negwer-joins-the-fashiontex-makerspace-2026-in-riga/) - Fashion design student Alina Negwer, from the Faculty of Applied Arts Schneeberg at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau, will participate in the international FashionTEX Makerspace 2026 in Riga. The two-week program will take place from August 31 to September 12, 2026, at the Art Academy of Latvia, bringing together creative talents from
- [Makerspace 2026 – New Impulses from Riga](https://fashiontex.eu/makerspace-2026-new-impulses-from-riga/) - The FashionTEX Makerspace is entering its second year: Following its successful premiere last year in Schneeberg, it will take place in Riga from August 31 to September 12, 2026. Selected students from the fashion schools participating in the FashionTEX program will convene at the Latvian Academy of Arts. The focus will be on the connection
- [The Film of the FashionTEX Year 2025](https://fashiontex.eu/the-film-of-the-fashiontex-year-2025/) - A year full of ideas, courage and creative vision: our film looks back at the highlights of this exceptional project in the European Capital of Culture region. Twenty-four students worked with extraordinary dedication on their collections. In the Makerspace in Schneeberg, bold, innovative and masterfully crafted designs emerged, combining textile tradition with contemporary design. Their
- [Apply now – FashionTEX Makerspace 2026](https://fashiontex.eu/apply-now-fashiontex-makerspace-2026/) - Fashion students from participating European partner universities can now apply for the FashionTEX Makerspace 2026 in Riga. The two-week program will take place from August 31 to September 12, 2026, at the Art Academy of Latvia and offers the opportunity to engage intensively with digital fashion, innovative production technologies, and international collaborations. The focus is
- [Chemnitz 2025 – The FashionTEX Festival set standards for the fashion of tomorrow](https://fashiontex.eu/chemnitz-2025-the-fashiontex-festival-set-standards-for-the-fashion-of-tomorrow/) - Chemnitz bids farewell to its year as European Capital of Culture with impressive figures and a new sense of confidence. More than two million people, nearly 2,000 events, and a city that proved itself an open host to Europe. Amidst this packed program, the FashionTEX Festival ignited a force that went far beyond a traditional
- [Visit of FashionTex project partners to the Latvian Academy of Arts](https://fashiontex.eu/visit-of-fashiontex-project-partners-to-the-latvian-academy-of-arts/) - From 9 to 12 December 2025, the Art Academy of Latvia (AAL) hosted partners of the FashionTex project – Uwe Bodenschatz from KulturWerk Schneeberg e.V. and Ute Thomas from the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Kunstgewerbemuseum. The visit was organized in cooperation with Jānis Gailītis, Head of the AAL Development and Communication Department, with the aim of
- [Future Front Row × FashionTEX – When Fashion Becomes Light](https://fashiontex.eu/future-front-row-x-fashiontex-when-fashion-becomes-light/) - On November 20, 2025, FashionTEX showcased what the future feels like at the Fabrique des Lumières in Amsterdam: luminous, dynamic, and boundless. Together with Future Front Row, they created Europe’s most extraordinary holographic fashion show, a moment where fashion is no longer made of fabric, but of light, digital form, and pure expression. The collections,
- [And the winner is: Vincent Röse](https://fashiontex.eu/and-the-winner-is-vincent-rose/) - What a magnificent show! The two-day FashionTEX event has come to an end. Amidst great media interest, several hundred guests celebrated the promising new generation of fashion designers with star designer Thomas Rath at the ‘fabrik Chemnitz’. From among the 24 international students from eleven European fashion universities, the six-member jury selected Vincent Röse as
- [Chemnitz: a textile location with 150 years of history](https://fashiontex.eu/chemnitz-a-textile-location-with-150-years-of-history/) - Despite all the innovation, digitalization and AI, Chemnitz and its surroundings are a traditional textile industry location with 150 years of history. It is no coincidence that the FashionTEX Festival takes place in the ‘fabrik Chemnitz’, a former workshop for the production of tulle. In nearby Lößnitz, Christine Werzner designed the first jeans in the
- [Thomas Rath: Fashion should continue to be fun!](https://fashiontex.eu/thomas-rath-fashion-should-continue-to-be-fun/) - The second day of the FashionTEX festival was all about practice, research and vision. Panels on the possibilities of digital fashion production with the help of artificial intelligence dominated the debate. As a self-proclaimed ‘fossil’ who learned the craft of fashion design from the ground up, star designer Thomas Rath attracted a lot of attention
- [Minister of State Barbara Klepsch: ‘Innovations and new technologies have always helped us move forward!’](https://fashiontex.eu/minister-of-state-barbara-klepsch-innovations-and-new-technologies-have-always-helped-us-move-forward/) - On the very first day of FashionTEX at Chemnitz’s ‘fabrik’, Barbara Klepsch got an impression of the great innovative power of this international industry gathering. Saxony’s Minister of State for Culture and Tourism emphasised her enthusiasm for the innovative power of the fashion industry in Saxony as well: ‘Of course, as a woman, I am
- [The FashionTEX festival has begun!](https://fashiontex.eu/the-fashiontex-festival-has-begun/) - The show is going on! Amidst great media interest, the international fashion event FashionTEX has begun at the ‘fabrik Chemnitz’. The focus is primarily on the transformation of the fashion industry, which is characterised by comprehensive digitalisation, innovative textiles and the use of artificial intelligence. Over two days, internationally renowned fashion experts will debate the
- [Star designer Thomas Rath is hosting the FashionTEX show](https://fashiontex.eu/star-designer-thomas-rath-is-hosting-the-fashiontex-show/) - Glamour meets attitude: When the grand FashionTEX Show takes place at the fabrik Chemnitz on November 7, 2025, none other than star designer Thomas Rath will be hosting the evening. The renowned fashion expert, TV personality, and European design ambassador for Germany brings style, charm, and international experience to the European Capital of Culture 2025,
- [Between digital innovation and traditional craftsmanship – Ana Neves Ribeiro in an interview](https://fashiontex.eu/between-digital-innovation-and-traditional-craftsmanship-ana-neves-ribeiro-in-an-interview/) - Nineteen-year-old Ana Neves Ribeiro is in her third year of a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design at the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Lisbon. As part of the Makerspace Schneeberg 2025, she participated in the European project FashionTEX, a creative platform that offers students the opportunity to experiment with innovative technologies, new materials,
- [Digital fashion and creative experiments – Alica Grebacova](https://fashiontex.eu/digital-fashion-and-creative-experiments-alica-grebacova/) - Alica Grebáčová is 22 years old and is in her third year of studying fashion design at the UMPRUM Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. As a participant in the Makerspace Schneeberg 2025 as part of the European FashionTEX project, she experimented with digital tools, 3D design, and new material approaches. In this
- [Between craftsmanship, technology and new perspectives - Paula Vēvere about her work in the Makerspace](https://fashiontex.eu/between-craftsmanship-technology-and-new-perspectives-paula-vevere-about-her-work-in-the-makerspace/) - 24-year-old Paula Vēvere is a Bachelor’s graduate from the Art Academy of Latvia. With a particular interest in textiles, material research, and digital design, she participated in Makerspace Schneeberg 2025, an international creative laboratory as part of the European FashionTEX project. For two weeks, she worked with students and experts from all over Europe to
- ["I learned how to bring my design ideas to life" - Gloria Cerrito on her experiences in the Makerspace](https://fashiontex.eu/i-learned-how-to-bring-my-design-ideas-to-life-gloria-cerrito-on-her-experiences-in-the-makerspace/) - 24-year-old fashion design student Gloria Cerrito from the Koefia Academy in Rome talks about her experiences in the Makerspace, an intensive learning environment where she experimented with new digital tools, learned creative methods, and made international contacts. In this interview, she discusses the challenges she overcame, what inspired her most, and how she envisions her
- ["Technology doesn't replace creativity – it enhances it." Giovanni Delija on digital fashion, team spirit, and new forms of expression.](https://fashiontex.eu/technology-doesnt-replace-creativity-it-enhances-it-giovanni-delija-on-digital-fashion-team-spirit-and-new-forms-of-expression/) - 25-year-old Giovanni Delija studies at the Accademia Internazionale d’Alta Moda Koefia in Rome, one of Italy’s most prestigious fashion schools. As part of the European FashionTEX project, he worked in the makerspace with digital design technologies, 3D visualization, and innovative tools. In this interview, Giovanni talks about teamwork, creative “aha” moments, and the exciting connection
- ["To persevere and continue to develop" - Roshanak Mobram on her experiences in the Makerspace](https://fashiontex.eu/to-persevere-and-continue-to-develop-roshanak-mobram-on-her-experiences-in-the-makerspace/) - 27-year-old Roshanak Mobram is in her third year at the Amsterdam Fashion Academy and focuses on the connection between fashion, technology, and digital design. As part of the FashionTEX Makerspace, she worked with 3D printing, laser cutting, and digital design methods. In this interview, she talks about why the path to new ideas sometimes leads
- ["To think digitally, I had to unlearn sewing" - Alžběta Drcmánková on mental strength, digital rethinking, and working in a makerspace](https://fashiontex.eu/to-think-digitally-i-had-to-unlearn-sewing-alzbeta-drcmankova-on-mental-strength-digital-rethinking-and-working-in-a-makerspace/) - 24-year-old Alžběta Drcmánková is in her first year of a Master’s program at the UMPRUM Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. As part of the European FashionTEX project, she participated in a Makerspace, where students from all over Europe collaborated on projects at the intersection of fashion, technology, and sustainability. In this interview,
- ["A new form of design is emerging between craftsmanship and code." FashionTEX expert Anita Michaluszko on digital textiles and the future of learning](https://fashiontex.eu/a-new-form-of-design-is-emerging-between-craftsmanship-and-code-fashiontex-expert-anita-michaluszko-on-digital-textiles-and-the-future-of-learning/) - Anita Michaluszko is a designer, researcher, and co-founder of Augmented Weaving, a platform that combines traditional textile craftsmanship with digital technologies. She explores new forms of design at the intersection of weaving, 3D design, and augmented reality. Her work represents a forward-thinking connection between craftsmanship, innovation, and digital aesthetics. As part of the European FashionTEX
- ["How easy 3D printing can be and how quickly ideas can develop" Uwe Bodenschatz from KulturWerk Schneeberg e.V. in an interview](https://fashiontex.eu/how-easy-3d-printing-can-be-and-how-quickly-ideas-can-develop-uwe-bodenschatz-from-kulturwerk-schneeberg-e-v-in-an-interview/) - Uwe Bodenschatz is a qualified wood designer and has been active for many years in the fields of design, digital manufacturing, and modern production technologies. Professionally, he gained experience in sales and product design, including as a regional sales manager in the furniture industry. Today, he is a board member of KulturWerk Schneeberg e.V. in
- ["I wanted to show that function and avant-garde are not a contradiction," Vincent Röse about his project GORE LUX](https://fashiontex.eu/i-wanted-to-show-that-function-and-avant-garde-are-not-a-contradiction-vincent-rose-about-his-project-gore-lux/) - Twenty-three-year-old Vincent Röse is in his fifth semester studying fashion design and works at the intersection of technology, functionality, and aesthetics. With his project “GORE LUX,” he presents a hybrid design that blurs the lines between digital and physical fashion: a waterproof bomber jacket that can be transformed into an avant-garde coat using folding techniques.
- ["Patience was the most important thing" - Mariana Mira on digital discoveries and new perspectives in the makerspace](https://fashiontex.eu/patience-was-the-most-important-thing-mariana-mira-on-digital-discoveries-and-new-perspectives-in-the-makerspace/) - Twenty-year-old Mariana Mira is in her third year of her Bachelor’s degree at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Lisbon. As part of the European FashionTEX project, she worked in the makerspace with digital tools such as 3D printing, knitting machines, and virtual design programs. In this interview, she talks about how she
- [+++ Star Designer Thomas Rath Hosts FashionTEX Show – Europe’s Young Fashion Talents Take the Stage at the “fabrik” Chemnitz +++ Fashion with Purpose: Young Designers Address Major Global Issues +++ Festival Program Announced +++](https://fashiontex.eu/star-designer-thomas-rath-hosts-fashiontex-show-europes-young-fashion-talents-take-the-stage-at-the-fabrik-chemnitz-fashion-with-purpose-young-designers/) - Star Designer Thomas Rath to Host the FashionTEX Show – Europe’s Young Fashion Talents Take the Stage at the “fabrik” Chemnitz Dresden, October 2025. Glamour meets purpose: When the grand FashionTEX Show takes place on November 7, 2025 at the fabrik in Chemnitz, it will be hosted by none other than star designer Thomas Rath
- ["The combination of fashion and technology completely fascinated me" - Linda Kozina on creativity, 3D printing, and new perspectives in the makerspace.](https://fashiontex.eu/the-combination-of-fashion-and-technology-completely-fascinated-me-linda-kozina-on-creativity-3d-printing-and-new-perspectives-in-the-makerspace/) - 22-year-old fashion design student Linda Kozina is in her third year of her bachelor’s degree at the Faculty of Textile Technology at the University of Zagreb. In the Makerspace, she discovered not only new technical possibilities but also a new way of thinking about fashion – digitally, creatively, and collaboratively. Linda Kozina, you are a
- ["I found my self-confidence in the makerspace" - Monika Maciag on inspiration, technology and personal growth.](https://fashiontex.eu/i-found-my-self-confidence-in-the-makerspace-monika-maciag-on-inspiration-technology-and-personal-growth/) - The 21-year-old fashion design student from Lodz University of Technology in Poland talks about her experiences in the Makerspace, new creative impulses, and the courage to trust herself. Monika Maciąg, you are 21 years old and in your fourth year of studies at Lodz University of Technology in Poland. What new skills or insights have
- ["Finished is better than perfect" - August Oster on learning, technology and community in the makerspace.](https://fashiontex.eu/finished-is-better-than-perfect-august-oster-on-learning-technology-and-community-in-the-makerspace/) - The 22-year-old fashion student from the Amsterdam Fashion Academy talks about how working in the makerspace has shaped him – between digital precision, hands-on experimentation, and a strong sense of community. August Oster: You are in your third year of the Bachelor’s degree program in Fashion Design at the Amsterdam Fashion Academy. What new skills
- [Interview with Katriin Raudsepp – Creativity meets technology in the Makerspace](https://fashiontex.eu/interview-with-katriin-raudsepp-creativity-meets-technology-in-the-makerspace/) - Twenty-year-old Katriin Raudsepp is in her third year of her bachelor’s degree at the Estonian Academy of Arts in Tallinn. As part of the Makerspace project, she has explored new technologies, digital tools, and creative methods, thereby expanding not only her design skills but also her personal abilities. Katriin Raudsepp, what new skills or insights
- [Creativity meets technology – Anastasiia Stelmakh on her inspiring time in the Makerspace](https://fashiontex.eu/creativity-meets-technology-anastasiia-stelmakh-on-her-inspiring-time-in-the-makerspace/) - Sometimes a whole world of new possibilities opens up in a short space of time. For Anastasiia Stelmakh, a 19-year-old third-year bachelor’s student at the Kyiv National University of Technology and Design, the makerspace was just such a place—a space full of energy, collaboration, and discovery. Between 3D printers, knitting machines, and digital tools, she
- [Between Code and Fabric – Artūrs Skurstenis on the Art of Digital Craftsmanship](https://fashiontex.eu/between-code-and-fabric-arturs-skurstenis-on-the-art-of-digital-craftsmanship/) - Sometimes the most exciting ideas arise where opposites collide: tradition and technology, material and algorithm, craftsmanship and vision. For Artūrs Skurstenis, a 27-year-old first-year master’s student at the Art Academy of Latvia, the makerspace was a place where precisely these contrasts merged into a creative whole. Here, among humming machines, glowing screens, and spontaneous conversations
- [“Creativity emerges when technology becomes tangible” – Lecturer Isabel Palumbo on the makerspace, digital design and the future of learning](https://fashiontex.eu/creativity-emerges-when-technology-becomes-tangible-lecturer-isabel-palumbo-on-the-makerspace-digital-design-and-the-future-of-learning/) - Isabel Palumbo is an Italian 3D artist, creative director, and founder of Locus Solus Studio in Amsterdam. As an expert in augmented reality, digital fashion design, and visual experimentation, she operates at the intersection of art, technology, and education. In addition to her work as a creative director, she teaches at the Amsterdam Fashion Academy,
- [“How creativity overcomes language barriers” - Interview with Cindy Hartwich](https://fashiontex.eu/how-creativity-overcomes-language-barriers-interview-with-cindy-hartwich/) - In the international makerspace project, 24-year-old fashion design student Cindy Hartwich from the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences in Zwickau worked with students from all over Europe on a virtual fashion show. For two weeks, she experimented with 3D printing, digital tools, and new forms of collaboration. In this interview, she talks about how
- [“When fashion takes a breath” – The Estonian design student talks about inflatable dresses, new friendships and creative insights](https://fashiontex.eu/when-fashion-takes-a-breath-the-estonian-design-student-talks-about-inflatable-dresses-new-friendships-and-creative-insights/) - Roosi Mändmaa, a 20-year-old fashion design student at the Estonian Academy of Arts, is at the beginning of her third year of studies and has learned in the international makerspace that innovation often arises where you least expect it. Between virtual designs, sewing machines, and experiments with air pressure, she developed new ideas and a
- [Between vision and reality – Giulio Zahnd on his experiences in the Makerspace](https://fashiontex.eu/between-vision-and-reality-giulio-zahnd-on-his-experiences-in-the-makerspace/) - When technology meets creativity, a space emerges where ideas take shape and boundaries blur. For Giulio Zahnd, a third-year fashion student at the Amsterdam Fashion Academy, the makerspace was far more than just a place for experimentation—it became a laboratory of the future where fashion, craftsmanship, and digital innovation merge. Between 3D printers, knitting machines,
- [Between curiosity and innovation – How Oliwia Ruczyńska discovers the makerspace as a creative stage](https://fashiontex.eu/between-curiosity-and-innovation-how-oliwia-ruczynska-discovers-the-makerspace-as-a-creative-stage/) - Sometimes it’s the moments of wonder that shape us the most—the first time an idea suddenly takes shape, when technology becomes art, or when people from different countries come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts. For Oliwia Ruczyńska, a 22-year-old second-semester master’s student at the Łódź University of Technology, the
- [“The Makerspace showed me how diverse creative work can be” in an interview with Eugenia Lazariv](https://fashiontex.eu/the-makerspace-showed-me-how-diverse-creative-work-can-be-in-an-interview-with-eugenia-lazariv/) - Eugenia Lazariv, 21, is in her second year of a master’s degree at the Kyiv National University of Technology and Design. As part of a project, she worked in the makerspace, exploring new technologies and creative methods. She talks to us about her experiences, challenges, and how the makerspace has shaped her way of working.
- [“I learned to think bigger” Joanne-Heleene Sõrmus, Master student at the Estonian Academy of Arts](https://fashiontex.eu/i-learned-to-think-bigger-joanne-heleene-sormus-masters-student-at-the-estonian-academy-of-arts/) - In the makerspace, digital technologies and artisanal creativity merge to create new forms of design. For Joanne-Heleene Sõrmus, 24 years old and in her second year of her Master’s program in Craft Studies at the Estonian Academy of Arts, the makerspace became a laboratory for innovation, experimentation, and personal growth. In this interview, she shares
- [Where digital visions become material – in conversation with Prof. Dorette Bárdos, Head of the Fashion Design Department at the Faculty of Applied Arts Schneeberg](https://fashiontex.eu/where-digital-visions-become-material/) - Professor Bárdos, you closely supervised the Schneeberg Makerspace as part of the FashionTEX project. What was your first impression when you saw the students’ work? Professor Bárdos: The development stages varied greatly, and that’s precisely what made it exciting. Some students came with almost finished collections, others were still at the very beginning and only
- [Curiosity as a Driver of Learning in an Interview with Antonio Lo Presti at Makerspace 2025](https://fashiontex.eu/interview-with-antonio-lo-presti-at-makerspace-2025/) - At the FashionTEX Makerspace, creativity, technology, and team spirit converge. Students and teachers from across Europe worked together for two weeks on innovative projects, combining digital tools with practical craftsmanship – and learning from each other. We spoke with Antonio Lo Presti, Managing Director of Accademia Koefia Srl in Rome. In this interview, he shares
- [When tradition meets technology – A conversation with Cristiano Carciani about the Makerspace 2025 in the Capital of Culture region](https://fashiontex.eu/when-tradition-meets-technology-a-conversation-with-cristiano-carciani/) - As part of the international makerspace project, students from eleven partner universities worked for two weeks at the intersection of fashion, technology, and craftsmanship. We spoke with Cristiano Carciani, Director of the Amsterdam Fashion Academy, who supported the project, about creative breakthroughs, intercultural collaboration, and the future of fashion. Cristiano, what impressed you most when
- [“I have learned to dream big – whether digital or real” in conversation with Urtė Kavaliauskaitė](https://fashiontex.eu/i-have-learned-to-dream-big-whether-digital-or-real-in-conversation-with-urte-kavaliauskaite/) - At 20, Urtė Kavaliauskaitė is studying Fashion Design at the Vilnius Academy of Arts in Lithuania. Her designs combine artistic passion with attitude – shaped by her love of theater and musicals. She shares the creative discoveries she’s made – and why communication can sometimes be the biggest challenge. Urtė, what additional skills or insights
- [Between Fabric and Pixels: How Student Kotryna Manukian Reinvents Fashion in the Digital Space](https://fashiontex.eu/between-fabric-and-pixels-how-student-kotryna-manukian-reinvents-fashion-in-the-digital-space/) - Among digital fabrics, virtual catwalks, and innovative design tools, 20-year-old Kotryna Manukian is discovering her very own creative language. The fifth-semester fashion design student at the Vilnius Academy of Arts in Lithuania combines craftsmanship with digital experimentation in her work. Whether designing physical garments or working with 3D programs, Kotryna loves to play with new
- [Interview with Doris Lenarčič from Croatia](https://fashiontex.eu/interview-with-doris-lenarcic-from-croatia/) - “I saw how far you can really go with design.” Student Doris Lenarčič on inspiration, team spirit, and the desire to try new things Croatian student Doris Lenarčič (24) is studying at the Faculty of Textile Technology in Zagreb and is currently in her fourth and fifth years of master’s studies. At the FashionTex Makerspace
- [Something new is emerging between virtuality and craftsmanship – A conversation with Prof. Anke Ott about the Makerspace 2026](https://fashiontex.eu/something-new-is-emerging-between-virtuality-and-craftsmanship-a-conversation-with-anke-ott-about-the-makerspace-2026/) - Fashion is far more than mere clothing – it is an expression of culture, personality, and social change. At the renowned Faculty of Applied Arts in Schneeberg, Prof. Anke Ott teaches her students precisely this understanding of fashion as a holistic, creative, and reflective field of design: digital, artisanal, and interdisciplinary. We spoke with Prof.
- [Review: The FashionTEX Makerspace 2025 in Schneeberg](https://fashiontex.eu/review-the-fashiontex-makerspace-2025-in-schneeberg/) - From September 1 to 13, 2025, Schneeberg became a hotspot for the fashion of the future. As part of the FashionTEX Makerspace 2025, 24 students from eleven European partner universities transformed their digitally designed collections into real fashion – using cutting-edge technology, creative courage, and a great spirit of innovation. The focus was on the
- [Underground, above ground and in the midst of art](https://fashiontex.eu/underground-above-ground-and-in-the-midst-of-art/) - Schneeberg, September 7, 2025: At the FashionTEX Makerspace, everything usually revolves around avatars, outfits, and digital tools. But this weekend, it was time to get out of the studio and into the region. The 24 fashion students set out together to get to know Chemnitz and the surrounding area a little better – and to
- [Kyiv Vision: Folk Art in Digital Fashion Design](https://fashiontex.eu/kyiv-vision-folk-art-in-digital-fashion-design/) - At the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD), Kyiv Campus, the future of fashion is already taking shape – literally in the digital space. The university is part of the European FashionTEX project, which is rethinking fashion education and combining digital skills with sustainability and culture. Here, projects are created that are deeply
- [From CLO3D to AI: How the FashionTEX Atelier at the University of Lisbon is shaping the digital future](https://fashiontex.eu/from-clo3d-to-ai-how-the-fashiontex-atelier-at-the-university-of-lisbon-is-shaping-the-digital-future/) - A new understanding of fashion education is emerging at the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Lisbon. Students here not only learn how to develop digital patterns, conduct virtual fittings, and visualize complete collections using industry-standard software like CLO3D, but they also design their own avatars, create poses, and stage virtual fashion shows. This
- [FashionTEX Makerspace 2025 launched in Schneeberg](https://fashiontex.eu/fashiontex-makerspace-2025-launched-in-schneeberg/) - From September 1 to 13, 2025, Schneeberg will be transformed into a center for pioneering fashion design. As part of the FashionTEX Makerspace 2025, 24 students from eleven European partner universities will further develop their virtually designed collections – and bring them into the physical world using cutting-edge technologies. The focus will be on connecting
- [From Paper to Pixels: How Monika Maciąg Brings Playfulness into Digital Fashion](https://fashiontex.eu/from-paper-to-pixels-how-monika-maciag-brings-playfulness-into-digital-fashion/) - As part of the FashionTEX 2024/25 Atelier Courses at Lodz University of Technology, students explored the creative potential of digital tools like CLO3D and Blender. Among them, Monika Maciag — a Bachelor’s degree student in Design at the Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design at Lodz University of Technology, — stood out for her
- [Merging Creativity and Technology: How CLO 3D Transforms Fashion Design](https://fashiontex.eu/merging-creativity-and-technology-how-clo-3d-transforms-fashion-design/) - An Interview with Master’s Student Oliwia Ruczyńska How can digital tools revolutionize the future of fashion? At the Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design at Lodz University of Technology, students are exploring exactly that. As part of the FashionTEX Project 2024/25, Master’s students dive deep into digital fashion, using advanced tools like ASSYST, CLO3D,
- [Digital Foundations: FashionTEX at the University of Zagreb](https://fashiontex.eu/digital-foundations-fashiontex-at-the-university-of-zagreb/) - As part of the FashionTEX Atelier Course, students at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology took their first steps into the world of digital fashion design. In an introductory course focused on CLO3D, they learned essential skills such as avatar customization, 2D and 3D pattern editing, virtual sewing, material application, and rendering final
- [Digital Fashion at Koefia Academy Rome: Where Creativity Meets Technology](https://fashiontex.eu/digital-fashion-at-koefia-academy-rome-where-creativity-meets-technology/) - A look inside the CLO3D Atelier Courses in Rome – empowering future designers through Digital Twin technology As part of the European FashionTEX initiative, the Koefia Academy Rome has launched an exciting digital atelier program that’s redefining the future of fashion education. Designed for both students and professionals, the course series introduces participants to one
- [Next Generation Digital Fashion Award 2025 – Application Phase Now Open](https://fashiontex.eu/next-generation-digital-fashion-award-2025-application-phase-now-open/) - Young designers from across Europe can now apply for the Next Generation Digital Fashion Award 2025. Organized by the European Cultural Forum in cooperation with FashionTEX, this year’s award is themed “Fashion for Future” and seeks creative talents who combine digital tools, sustainable materials, and innovative ideas to shape the fashion of tomorrow. We are
- [Digital Innovation Meets Creative Freedom: Interview with Magdalena Owczarek on the FashionTEX Atelier 2024/25](https://fashiontex.eu/digital-innovation-meets-creative-freedom-interview-with-magdalena-owczarek-on-the-fashiontex-atelier-2024-25/) - Magdalena Owczarek, designer, researcher, and lecturer at Lodz University of Technology, seamlessly combines science with artistic practice. Specializing in textile and fashion architecture, her work spans digital fabric analysis, experimental constructions, and fashion photography. Within the FashionTEX Project, she guided students in the 2024/25 atelier course to explore and harness the potential of advanced CAD
- [Merging Realities: An Interview with Maciej Jabłoński on Digital Innovation in FashionTEX](https://fashiontex.eu/merging-realities-an-interview-with-maciej-jablonski-on-digital-innovation-in-fashiontex/) - How can fashion design transcend the boundaries between the physical and the virtual? Maciej Jabłoński, PhD, artist, designer, and lecturer at Lodz University of Technology, explores exactly this question in his work. With a background spanning sculpture, multimedia, and graphic design, Jabłoński brings a unique perspective to the FashionTEX Project. In the 2024/25 atelier courses,
- [Pioneering Digital Fashion: CLO3D Course at the Academy of Arts, Architecture & Design in Prague](https://fashiontex.eu/pioneering-digital-fashion-clo3d-course-at-the-academy-of-arts-architecture-design-in-prague/) - As part of the FashionTEX project, the Academy of Arts, Architecture & Design in Prague (UMPRUM) successfully completed its two-semester Digital Visualization course – a key step in bringing digital innovation to fashion education. Aimed at students from the Clothing and Footwear Studio, Fashion Design Studio, and Textile Studio, the course was compulsory for second-year
- [DIGITAL FASHION PROJECT - OPEN DAYS in Lodz University of Technology](https://fashiontex.eu/digital-fashion-project-open-days-in-lodz-university-of-technology/) - 17–30 June 2025 (until mid-September 2025) As part of the OPEN DAYS at Lodz University of Technology (June 17–30, 2025), the Digital Fashion Exhibition is open to the public and will remain available until mid-September 2025. It presents the work of Fashion Design students (specialization: Clothing Architecture) from Lodz University of Technology, developed as part
- [Outdoor Design Meets Digital Twin: Final Sprint in Schneeberg](https://fashiontex.eu/outdoor-design-meets-digital-twin-final-sprint-in-schneeberg/) - High-tech meets craftsmanship: Fourth-semester fashion design students at Angewandte Kunst Schneeberg are in their final sprint — combining digital avatars, real fabrics, and bold creativity. In collaboration with Gore, they’re creating functional outdoor wear that’s not only stylish but technically refined. The studios in Schneeberg are buzzing: Fourth-semester fashion design students are working at full
- [Makerspace Planning Meeting in Schneeberg – Creative Minds Get Ready](https://fashiontex.eu/makerspace-planning-meeting-in-schneeberg-creative-minds-get-ready/) - Exciting things are happening this September in Schneeberg: As part of the FashionTEX project, a innovative makerspace is coming to life, bringing together experts and fashion design students to collaborate on forward-thinking ideas. During another initial planning meeting among our partners, key foundations were laid. The workshop schedule and overall structure were developed, suitable experts
- [Makerspace Planning Meeting in Schneeberg – Creative Minds Get Ready](https://fashiontex.eu/makerspace-planning-meeting-in-schneeberg-creative-minds-get-ready/) - Exciting things are happening this September in Schneeberg: As part of the FashionTEX project, a innovative makerspace is coming to life, bringing together experts and fashion design students to collaborate on forward-thinking ideas. During another initial planning meeting among our partners, key foundations were laid. The workshop schedule and overall structure were developed, suitable experts
- [FashionTex Open Day at the University of Zagreb](https://fashiontex.eu/fashiontex-open-day-at-the-university-of-zagreb/) - The Open Day of the FashionTex project was held on June 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in classroom A-105 at the Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb. The event was attended by both undergraduate and graduate students. During the Open Day, the goals and scope of the FashionTex project were presented to students of
- [Young Perspectives on Smart Textiles | School Class in the DigiMok with Workshop on AI and Coding](https://fashiontex.eu/young-perspectives-on-smart-textiles-school-class-in-the-digimok-with-workshop-on-ai-and-coding/) - In the DigiMok – the Digital Mobile Classroom – school classes gain hands-on insights into the connection between coding, artificial intelligence, and textile design. In a workshop, students are introduced to the basics of programming and learn how to use AI as a creative tool. Working in small groups and using tablets, the students design
- [“Code, AI & Textile" | FashionTEX expands Program with groundbreaking educational Project](https://fashiontex.eu/code-ai-textile-fashiontex-expandsxpands-program-with-groundbreaking-educational-project/) - As part of Chemnitz’s year as European Capital of Culture 2025, FashionTEX continues to grow into a unique platform for digital fashion, textile innovation, and cultural education. One of the most exciting additions this year is the educational project “Code, AI & Textile”, initiated by the DigiMoK team in cooperation with Deutsche Telekom AG. This
- [Kick-Off at University of Lisbon in March 2024](https://fashiontex.eu/kick-off-workshop-at-faul-in-lisbon-march-2024/) - The European fashion world is enriched by a new, pioneering initiative: FashionTEX. The project aims to make a significant contribution to the training of fashion designers, to anchor digital and sustainable fashion design even more firmly in research and teaching and thus in everyday life. Experience in digital fashion design is to be passed on
- [die fabrik chemnitz | Location of the FashionTEX Festival opened](https://fashiontex.eu/grand-opening-celebration-at-the-fabrik-chemnitz/) - From 5 to 7 November 2025, the FashionTEX Festival in the European Capital of Culture 2025 Chemnitz will be a central feature of this special year. The venue is the historic fabrik chemnitz, which, with its impressive blend of industrial charm and modern design, offers the perfect backdrop for presenting innovations in fashion and textile
- [Review and Next Steps: Project meeting at the Amsterdam Fashion Academy in September 2024](https://fashiontex.eu/get-together-in-amsterdam/) - On 11 and 12 September 2024, the entire FashionTEX project team met with representatives of all partners for a three-day workshop in Amsterdam to share experiences to date in the project and determine the next joint steps towards achieving the project goals. An inspiring meeting with all partners involved at the beautiful Amsterdam Fashion Academy.
- [The Fascination about FashionTEX  |  Interview with FashionTEX Expert Adele Parker](https://fashiontex.eu/the-fascination-about-fashiontex-interview-with-fashiontex-expert-adele-parker/) - Adele Parker is a fashion educator based in Amsterdam. She teaches various design modules, from foundational courses to advanced design projects, at Amsterdam Fashion Academy. With a strong background in Fashion Knitwear Design, she has worked with renowned brands such as Calvin Klein, Viktor & Rolf, and Temperley London. In addition to her teaching, Adele
- [Panel Discussion at FashionTEX: The Digital Future of the Textile and Fashion Industry in Focus](https://fashiontex.eu/panel-discussion-at-fashiontex-the-digital-future-of-the-textile-and-fashion-industry-in-focus/) - With a high-profile panel discussion, the European project FashionTEX kicks off in Chemnitz as part of the 2025 European Capital of Culture program. The goal of the initiative is to rethink the textile and fashion industry through digital transformation, sustainable production, and innovative technologies. The event served as the starting point for a dialogue between
- [Thoughts on digital fashion l Interview with Dainius Bendikas from Vilnius Academy of Arts](https://fashiontex.eu/interview-with-dainius-bendikas-from-vilnius-academy-of-arts/) - Dainius Bendikas is one of the lecturers taking part in the Fashiontex project. He is a multidisciplinary artist, fashion and costume designer specialising in garments with technically complex sculptural constructions and in many cases engineered functional solutions. Starting professional career in 2008, he presented his work in Estonia, Poland, Latvia, Iceland, Denmark and worked as
- [The concept of the makerspace l Enhancing personal designs in an inspiring place](https://fashiontex.eu/the-concept-of-the-makerspace-l-enhancing-personal-designs-in-an-inspiring-place/) - The Maskerspace is an exciting two-week program held in Germany and designed to empower selected design and fashion students with cutting-edge digital tools and a place to produce their physical & digital garments for the FashionTex festival. All participating students at the ATELIER BASIC COURSE will be able to present themselves and their work in
- [Craftsmanship meets technology in fashion | Fusing digital and physical worlds in fashion and textile design](https://fashiontex.eu/craftsmanship-meets-technology-in-fashion-fusing-digital-and-physical-worlds-in-fashion-and-textile-design/) - In recent years, the fashion industry has become under heavy criticism. We are increasingly aware of how our consumption impacts the environment and people, leading us to search for new paths and innovative solutions. At the same time digitalisation is advancing rapidly across all fields of society, including fashion design. It can improve processes, reduce
- [Open Day at the Fashion Design Department of Vilnius Academy of Arts | New 3D modeling skills demonstration for a wider audience](https://fashiontex.eu/open-day-at-the-fashion-design-department-of-vilnius-academy-of-arts-new-3d-modeling-skills-demonstration-for-a-wider-audience/) - Join Vilnius Academy of Arts for a glimpse into digital fashion design, part of the EU-funded FashionTex project. Next Open Day: April 25th, 2025.
- [FashionTEX in Prague | Creative Exchange and Exciting Insights](https://fashiontex.eu/fashiontex-in-prague-creative-exchange-and-exciting-insights/) - From March 11 to 14, 2025, all 11 partner universities of the FashionTEX project gathered at the Fashion Design Studio of UMPRUM Academy in Prague for an intensive and inspiring event. In a dynamic and creative atmosphere, representatives from across Europe discussed the next steps of the program, showcased progress, and developed new ideas for
- [Schneeberger Geflecht | Art to Experience and Participate in](https://fashiontex.eu/schneeberger-geflecht-art-to-experience-and-participate-in/) - The world of art thrives on creativity, experimentation, and a constant quest for innovation. One exhibition that brings all these elements together is "Schneeberger Geflecht," created in collaboration between the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz and the Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau, Faculty of Applied Arts Schneeberg. This exhibition which takes place from 03th April - 29th June 2025 is
- [Interview with Dorette Bárdos – Fashion Designer, Professor at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau](https://fashiontex.eu/interview-with-dorette-bardos-fashion-designer-professor-at-the-west-saxon-university-of-applied-sciences-of-zwickau/) - In today’s rapidly evolving fashion landscape, the integration of digital tools with traditional craftsmanship is reshaping how designs come to life. Dorette Bárdos, a fashion designer and professor at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau (WHZ), stands at the forefront of this transformation. With expertise in both digital and analog design processes,
- [Press release: 26.10.2024: FashionTEX at the centre of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 program presentation](https://fashiontex.eu/fashiontex-at-the-centre-of-the-european-capital-of-culture-chemnitz-2025-program-presentation/) - On 25 October 2024, the city of Chemnitz published its program for 2025, providing initial insights into what guests of the European Capital of Culture in 2025 can expect. This includes also the FashionTEX Festival project, which will be presented for the first time in November 2025 as an innovative meeting place for the fashion
- [Press release 25.10.2024: Chemnitz presents the program of the European Capital of Culture 2025](https://fashiontex.eu/25-10-2024-chemnitz-presents-the-program-of-the-european-capital-of-culture-2025/) - Press release: PM Chemnitz 2025 präsentiert das Programm Our story about the press conference: FashionTEX at the centre of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 program presentation
- [Press release 31.08.2024: Kick-off for FashionTEX and Highlight of the Capital of Culture 2025](https://fashiontex.eu/kick-off-for-fashiontex-and-highlight-of-the-capital-of-culture-2025/) - The European fashion world is being enriched by a new, groundbreaking initiative: FashionTEX. The project aims to make a significant contribution to the training of fashion designers, to anchor digital and sustainable fashion design even more firmly in research and teaching and thus in everyday life. Experience in digital fashion design is to be passed FashionTEX had its first kick-off meeting with partners in Lisbon. In addition, it will be part of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025.

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- [Makerspace](https://fashiontex.eu/makerspace/) - MakerspaceThe FashionTEX Makerspace 2025 in Schneeberg combines creative vision and technical innovation: During a two-week residency from September 1 to 14, interdisciplinary workshops will generate new ideas for digital and physical fashion design. This dossier provides an overview of the content and introduces the experts who will guide participants on their creative journey. Programmübersicht Animation
- [Festival](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/) - Festival 2026FashionTEX Festival 2026 – Where Fashion Meets the Digital Future On September 30 and October 1, 2026, Riga will become a hub for the future of fashion: The FashionTEX Festival 2026 invites you to the Riga Makerspace & LED Unit Studio in Latvia for two extraordinary days filled with fashion, technology, creativity, and innovation. - Erlebe das Festival der digitalen Mode in Chemnitz – mit Workshops, Ausstellungen und internationalen Gästen aus Wissenschaft und Praxis.
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- [testseite1](https://fashiontex.eu/media/testseite1/) - back to mediaHeadlineFashionTEX Digital Fashion in EuropeFashionTEX revolutionizes European fashion design teachingFashionTEX Digital CatwalkVisualization of a digital catwalk for the FashionTEX FestivalOpening_Kulturhauptstadt Chemnitz 2025Opening C you in Chemnitz 2025 (Oct 2024) with presentation of FashionTEXFashionTEX Kulturhauptstadt Chemnitz 2025_Adele ParkerAdele Parker presents FashionTEX at the program launch of European Capital of Culture 2025 Chemnitz (Oct 2024)FashionTEX_Kulturhauptstadt
- [Joanne-Heleene Sõrmus](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/joanne-heleene-sormus/) - Joanne-Heleene SõrmusEstonia interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptThe project “I Don’t Know Who I Am, but I Have a Six-Pack” by Joanne-Heleene Sõrmus, a second-year master’s student at the Estonian Academy of Arts, explores the intersections between body, technology,
- [Gloria Cerrito](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/gloria-cerrito/) - Gloria CerritoItaly interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-four-year-old Gloria Cerrito from the Koefia Academy in Rome merges the world of haute couture with the fleeting, enigmatic aesthetics of dreaming in her graduation project REM. Her design emerges from the
- [Alžběta Drcmánková](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/alzbeta-drcmankova/) - Alžběta DrcmánkováCzech Republic interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I Accept24-year-old student Alžběta Drcmánková from the Academy of Fine Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague studies textile design. Her project challenges conventional ideas about outdoor clothing – clothing that is intended
- [Vincent Röse](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/vincent-rose/) - Vincent RöseGermany interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-three-year-old Vincent Röse from Angewandte Kunst Schneeberg has designed a transformable garment that unites function and aesthetics in a fluid system. His project poses the question of whether clothing can be more
- [Urtė Kavaliauskaitė](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/urte-kavaliauskaite/) - Urtė KavaliauskaitėLithuania interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-year-old Urtė Kavaliauskaitė from the Vilnius Academy of Arts dedicates her project Armor of Her Own to the role of women in contemporary society. Her design is both an armor and a
- [Oliwia Ruczyńska](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/oliwia-ruczynska/) - Oliwia RuczyńskaPoland interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-two-year-old Oliwia Ruczyńska from the Lodz University of Technology dedicates her project Stained Light to the beauty of Gothic cathedrals and their vividly colored stained-glass windows. Her design translates this spiritual architecture
- [Linda Kozina](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/linda-kozin/) - Linda KozinaCroatia interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I Accept22-year-old Linda Kozina, a student at the Faculty of Textile Technology in Zagreb, dedicates her project Symmetry 2.0 to the concept of symmetry between humanity and divinity. She uses symmetry as an
- [Ana Neves Ribeiro](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/ana-neves-ribeiro/) - Ana Neves RibeiroPortugal interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptNineteen-year-old student Ana Neves from the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Lisbon developed in her project “A Maestrina” the vision of a female orchestra conductor of the future. In
- [Alica Grebáčová](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/alica-grebacova/) - Alica GrebáčováCzech Republic interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-two-year-old student Alica Grebáčová from the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague explores the connection between body, technology, and nature in her work. The design created here is more
- [Paula Vēvere](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/paula-vevere/) - Paula VēvereLatvia interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-four-year-old Paula Vēvere from the Art Academy of Latvia continues her collection Ness, in which she explores fashion as a medium of collective memory. Her design combines personal reflection with national history,
- [Monika Maciąg](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/monika-maciag/) - Monika MaciągPoland interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I Accept21-year-old Monika Maciąg from the Łódź University of Technology dedicates her project, Inner Child, to the question of what fashion might look like if we had retained our childlike imagination. Her design
- [Kotryna Manukian](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/kotryna-manukian/) - Kotryna ManukianLithuania interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-year-old Kotryna Manukian from the Vilnius Academy of Arts explores the meaning of existence, identity, and the human condition in her project W1R3D::IN. Her design is less a garment and more a
- [Katriin Raudsepp](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/katriin-raudsepp/) - Katriin RaudseppEstonia interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-year-old Katriin Raudsepp from the Estonian Academy of Arts dedicates her project Nayo to women, to their strength and quiet resilience. Her design is an ode to the duality of femininity —
- [Cindy Hartwich](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/cindy-hartwich/) - Cindy HartwichGermany interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-four-year-old Cindy Hartwich from the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences in Schneeberg explores the connection between historical form and modern design. Her designs are inspired by the Baroque and Rococo periods,
- [Roshanak Mobram](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/roshanak-mobram/) - Roshanak MobramNetherlands interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptThe “Vigilante” look by Roshanak Mobram, a final-year design student at the Amsterdam Fashion Academy, explores the balance between safety and resistance – inspired by the experiences of the women in her
- [Artūrs Skurstenis](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/arturs-skurstenis/) - Artūrs SkurstenisLatvia interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I Accept27-year-old Artūrs Skurstenis from the Art Academy of Latvia designs an outfit that understands the human body as a carrier of memory. Scars, wrinkles, and color changes are not seen as flaws,
- [Giovanni Delija](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/giovanni-delija/) - Giovanni DelijaItaly interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-five-year-old Giovanni Delija from the Accademia Koefia in Rome combines cultural heritage, emotional depth, and digital innovation into a poetic Gesamtkunstwerk in his project Shpirt, the Albanian word for “soul.” Inspired by
- [Giulio Zahnd](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/giulio-zahnd/) - Giulio ZahndNetherlands interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-three-year-old Giulio Zahnd from the Amsterdam Fashion Academy presents Snafu, a radical queer response to a world in crisis. The title, an ironic acronym from military jargon meaning “Situation Normal: All Fucked
- [Doris Lenarčič](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/doris-lenarcic/) - Doris LenarčičCroatia interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-four-year-old Doris Lenarčič from the Faculty of Textile Technology in Zagreb created Modular Symphony, an outfit that translates architecture into motion. Inspired by the Sydney Opera House, she transforms its structuralist aesthetic
- [Mariana Fernandes Mira](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/mariana-fernandes-mira/) - Mariana Fernandes MiraPortugal interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-year-old Mariana Fernandes Mira from the Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade de Lisboa looks to the future with her project Space Child — not with fear, but with childlike curiosity. Her
- [Roosi Mändmaa](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/roosi-mandmaa/) - Roosi MändmaaEstonia interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-year-old Roosi Mändmaa from the Estonian Academy of Arts dedicates her project Seven Layers of Skin to the skin as a boundary, an archive, and a symbol of human existence. The title
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- [About](https://fashiontex.eu/about/) - MissionFashionTEX is setting ambitious and significant goals to revolutionize fashion education! FashionTEX is an exciting three-year project that started in 2024 and will train students at 11 European fashion universities in digital fashion! With a focus on future-oriented and more sustainable content, the curricula will be taken to the next level. The fashion industry is
- [Eugenia Lazariv](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/eugenia-lazariv/) - Eugenia LazarivUkraine interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-one-year-old Eugenia Lazariv from the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design combines technology and nature in her project Pulse. Her design seeks balance between innovation and sustainability, showing that progress and
- [August Oster](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/august-oster/) - August OsterNetherlands interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptTwenty-two-year-old August Oster from the Amsterdam Fashion Academy developed his design as a poetic visualization of a total solar eclipse, a moment of perfect alignment between sun and moon. Inspired by Howard
- [Anastasiia Stelmakh](https://fashiontex.eu/festival/anastasiia-stelmakh/) - Anastasiia StelmakhUkraine interviewBack to festival pageFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptNineteen-year-old student Anastasiia Stelmakh from the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design dedicates her work to Samchykivka painting, an almost forgotten Ukrainian folk art style. This powerful ornamentation, once used to
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