Comeback Season.
Lisbon Fashion Week made a one-of-a-kind comeback for its 63rd edition, diving into the theme MODALISBOA SINGULAR. This year was all about celebrating Lisbon’s spirit and its deep connections to the fashion scene.
The theme showcased the city’s unique blend of tradition and modern style, capturing its lively, transformative, and cross-cultural energy. This edition took things up a notch in terms of organization, adapting to the fast-paced changes in the fashion industry and the world around it.
This year’s event opened up fresh spaces and offered new takes on fashion, giving everyone cool ways to experience the city. With a focus on emerging designers, sustainable practices, and the latest trends, it was definitely a must-see for all fashion victims.
From groundbreaking collections to unforgettable runway moments, let’s dive into the standout highlights from Lisbon Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2025 edition
Sangue Novo
The opening of Fashion Week at the Mude-Design Museum saw the debut of the SANGUE NOVO competition’s new contestants, supported by Seaside. The first show of the 63rd Lisbon Fashion Week introduced ten emerging designers to the MODALISBOA SINGULAR runway, with collections reflecting the intersection of technology, sustainability, and contemporary fashion practices. Seaside, continuing its mission to support creativity and raise awareness of sustainability, played a key role in backing the competition, while the materials for the collections came from textile partnerships with Associação ModaLisboa.
The show impressed with a variety of fresh approaches: Dri Martins’ use of 3D technology, Duarte Jorge’s distorted silhouettes, and Francisca Nabinho’s avoidance of plastics with her knitwear. Gabriel Silva Barros drew from surrealism with his theatrical collection, while Gonçalo Oliveira focused on pattern-making, and Ihanny Luquessa brought personal experiences as a Black African man into his vibrant designs. Inês Arthayett explored irony and social alienation, Lolo celebrated Spanish culture, Toque Amargo found inspiration in everyday textures and sensations, and Void created harmony through innovative scaling and printed faces on garments.
HIBU
A standout show was HIBU, who once again redefined essential concepts with their latest collection. The brand crafted a range that elevated timeless basics by blending classic silhouettes with distinctive details, evoking a mix of 90s nostalgia and modernity. Drawing inspiration from the “Modern Cholas,” a subculture from 90s New Mexico, HIBU Studio created versatile pieces that resonated with both past and present, offering an enduring appeal.
The collection showcased a thoughtful mix of materials, including cotton, faux fur, jerseys, denim, knit, wool, and leather. These fabrics combined to create a tactile experience, with each piece designed for both style and timelessness.
BÉHEN
Presenting his S/S 2025 collection, BÉHEN’s designer introduced “You’re Mean”, a playful yet assertive response to his F/W 2014 collection, “I Don’t Want You.” Inspired by a traditional Portuguese plate, this collection continued the brand’s practice of blending ethnographic research with cultural storytelling. Traditional Portuguese kisses, rooted in feminine and spiritual symbolism tied to bread and sweets, softened the collection’s playful edge.
BÉHEN’s craftsmanship was highlighted through intricate embroidery and textile manipulation, with pieces ranging from everyday wear to demi-couture. Staying true to the brand’s commitment to sustainability, the collection incorporated upcycled materials and natural fibers like cotton and linen, alongside antique textiles. Many garments were embroidered in-house, reflecting the designer’s dedication to artisanal production, while collaborations with Portuguese artisans and manufacturers ensured exceptional quality and craftsmanship throughout the collection.
Bárbara Atanásio
Bárbara Atanásio, a graduate in Textiles from and a Fashion Design graduate from Modatex Lisbon, presented her SS25 collection titled Egrégios Avós. The collection drew inspiration from the legacy and heritage embedded in family names, using the collective experience of shared DNA as its foundation. However, it also reflected the rebellion of modernity, breaking with long-held traditions to shape a new identity.
In Egrégios Avós, the old and new coexisted, creating a self-portrait of a plural individual navigating both the past and present. Atanásio skillfully intertwined historical references with contemporary design, capturing the tension between heritage and innovation, and showcasing the evolution of identity across time.
Mestre Studio
Adding to the list of our highlights, Mestre Studio captivated the audience on the second day of fashion week with the presentation of his SS25 collection, Before You Forget Me. Inspired by a photograph by Adelaide Khaled, depicting the designer’s grandparents before the onset of Alzheimer’s, the collection reflected on the inevitable fading of memories and the ways we hold onto them through cherished objects and clothing.
The collection brought to life the emotional act of revisiting the past—opening an old wardrobe, discovering moth-eaten cardigans, feeling faded wool, and inhaling the scent of lavender. Mestre Studio’s designs evoked memories of intimate moments: a tin of buttons, the golden Singer sewing machine by the window, and knitting needles tucked away in a drawer. Before You Forget Me was both a tribute to those who have left us and a promise to those still with us, carrying the message, “I won’t forget you.”
PHOTO CREDITS: For Sangue Novo ModaLisboa and Luís Miguel Fonseca / Rest of the shows ModaLisboa and Ugo Camera
