080 Barcelona fashion reaffirms its role as the main international fashion platform in Spain

From April 1 to 4, Sant Pau's modernist enclosure was the host of the 35th edition of the Bianual Fashion event. This latest spring edition of the catwalk shows, organized by the 080 Barcelona fashion platform, was defined by a diverse list of brands, which offers both established names of the local scene and the emerging national talents, as well as the announcement of the next investment of the Council of the City of Barcelona in the event.

For four days, more than 3,000 attendees met in the iconic place in Barcelona to experience the collections of 24 brands and designers, carefully selected based on their creative vision and commercial potential. The objective of the event, as described by the director of 080 Marta Coca in an interview with Fashionnetwork.com, was clear: strengthening the international projection of the platform and promoting an organically built fashion community.

This latest spring edition indicates a continuous effort to position Barcelona as a global center for contemporary and avant -garde design, a mission that has guided the organization in recent seasons. “There was a time when many brands left Barcelona to show in another place, which meant that the city had lost relevance to them,” Coca admitted. “Now, many have returned, and we hope they stay in the long term.”

The week began with an alignment of more classic and refined proposals, including the Japanese inspiration silhouettes of Simorra, the timeless rock attitude of the edition of the label, the elegant elegant effortlessness of EIKō AI, the Scottish appearance with Scottish influence and Lola Casademunt of the nostalgic trip of Maite to the standards of standards.

Day Two Focused On Bold, Creative Voices, LED by Guillermo Justicia, Winner of the Top Prize at The Rec.0 Festival in Collaboration with 080. The Day continue with Compte Spain ' Custo Barcelona's Free-Spirited Aesthetic, Txell Miras's Sculptural Fabric Play, and Ernesto Naranjo's Take On Ziegfeld turns through a modern lens.

On the third day, emerging talent and innovation took the center of the stage. AAA Studio opened with a raw exploration of the exhaustion of generation Z compared to adulthood, followed by Álvar Merino's functional clothing, the artistic tailoring of Doblas, the exploration of the vulnerability and duality of Juan Vidal, and Eañaut's reflection on the standards of beauty and the personal cater. The day culminated with two high -impact shows: María Escoté's capsule in collaboration with Warner Bros., Discovery Global Consumer Products, with playful settlements for Superman, and the mixture of Western References of Dominnic and glamor after darkness.

A fundamental investment of the city of Barcelona

On the third day there was a great announcement when the mayor of Barcelona, ​​Jaume Collboni, and the Minister of Business and Employment, Miquel Sàmper confirmed the new financial participation of the City Council. Until now, 080 had operated with a budget of € 2 million backed by the Catalan government and private sponsors. This new investment coincides with both institutions, local and regional, led by the same political party (PSC) for the first time in years. According to Coca, the financing will be “vital”, particularly to ensure a new place from 2026 onwards.

The 35th edition concluded with a showcase of more experimental collections and with emotional positions. Starting on the last day was Anel Yaos, who presented a moving collection inspired by her sister, followed by the futuristic reinterpretation of Maison Moonsieur of the femininity of the 1920s. Rubearth brought a vibrant collection of male clothing that combined the design, art and technology with an imaginative spirit. The day wrapped with outstanding presentations by Manémané, whose challenging collection explored themes of freedom; Habey Club, offering a poetic narrative inspired by the life and work of photographer Vivian Maier; and Acromatyx, which delivered a timeless black capsule that evoked the cultural heritage of Extremadura.

Although the next autumn edition will remain in the former Modernist Hospital of UNESCO, 080 Barcelona Fashion plans to relocate in a new place from 2026. The measure responds to the growing space demands caused by the constant expansion of the event in recent seasons and will be possible thanks to the newly announced investment of the Council of the City of Barcelona. Although the exact location has not yet been revealed, Marta Coca said the team is looking for a strategic and iconic space in the city, whether modernist or brutalist style, with neutral interior spaces, where the event could be carried out for at least three to four consecutive years.