By Paris Runway Official
Paris Became the Global Stage for UNIQUE Fashion Show on May 30: Next Up, UNIQUE Heads to New York City for Fashion Week
On May 30, the historic Le Réfectoire des Cordeliers in Saint-Germain-des-Prés became the meeting point for fashion, culture, technology, and international collaboration as UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris returned for another dynamic edition.
Bringing together designers, artists, media, buyers, and creative entrepreneurs from across Europe, the Caucasus, and the United States, the event once again demonstrated why it has become one of the most distinctive multidisciplinary platforms on the international fashion calendar.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Producers: @gita_dzh @gvantsaa_ @olgamiro82 @ruso.shukakidze
Photo courtesy of UNIQUE Fashion Foundation.
Despite one of Paris’ hottest days of the season and citywide transportation challenges caused by major sporting celebrations, the event welcomed an international audience eager to experience a program that extended far beyond the traditional runway format. Throughout the day, guests explored fashion presentations, showroom activations, art exhibitions, digital installations, sustainability initiatives, and networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful global connections.
UNIQUE Fashion Foundation Association Founder & Producer, Gita Dzhavid – @gita_dzh
Photo courtesy of UNIQUE Fashion Foundation.
Developed by the UNIQUE Fashion Foundation Association, the platform has established itself as a bridge between fashion, technology, sustainability, and cultural exchange. Its mission continues to connect emerging and established creatives across France, Europe, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and North America while creating opportunities for visibility, collaboration, and professional growth.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – Designer LEM
Photo © Sihoo Leon Kim.
The international runway program showcased a diverse lineup of designers whose collections reflected the evolving landscape of contemporary fashion. Among the highlights was LEM from Georgia, presenting its SS26 collection Blanket, an exploration of memory, heritage, and sustainability through patchwork techniques and upcycled materials.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – LEM
Photos © Sajin Stephen.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – Designer LEM
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Serbia’s Maria Chany brought her signature avant-garde aesthetic, blending futuristic silhouettes with sustainable design principles that have earned recognition at fashion weeks across Europe.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – Chany Maria
Photos © Sihoo Leon Kim.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – Chany Maria
Photos © Sajin Stephen.
From the United States, Bobbye Doll delivered a collection centered on bold femininity and sculptural forms, while Bosnia and Herzegovina’s MEMENTO blurred the boundaries between fashion and visual art through conceptual storytelling.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – MEMENTO
Photo courtesy of the brand.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – Bobbye Doll
(Left to Right) Photos 1-3 © Sajin Stephen, Photo 4 © Kaushik Pai.
Belgium’s Laure Siassia presented refined made-to-measure designs tailored for modern businesswomen and women of high society, while Georgian womenswear label Lilien showcased elegant capsule collections defined by timeless sophistication.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – Model Olivia Gear @oliviagearr walked the runway for Laure Siassia.
Photos © Sihoo Leon Kim
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – Laure Siassia
Photos © Sajin Stephen
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – Lilien
Photos © Sajin Stephen
Germany’s Art Fashion Duo, led by Margarita Zippel and Yulia Rotau, captivated audiences with experimental textile techniques and innovative upcycling methods that transformed unconventional materials into wearable works of art.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – Art Fashion Duo
(Left to Right) Photos 1-3 © Sihoo Leon Kim, Photo 4 © Sajin Stephen.
Representing Ireland, C. Camara highlighted the beauty of textile craftsmanship through a contemporary lens, reinforcing the global diversity that continues to define the UNIQUE platform.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – C. Camara
Photos © Sajin Stephen
The event also spotlighted French creative talent through the Foundation’s Brand Support Program. Mira Belle Paris, founded by Marie Desnos, presented contemporary haute chapellerie that celebrated artisanal craftsmanship and Parisian elegance. Meanwhile, FORT N°5 explored wearable art through sculptural silhouettes, sustainable production methods, and a distinctly conceptual approach inspired by Baltic aesthetics.
Beyond the runway, the showroom and pop-up experience developed in partnership with EIDIKO Concept Store served as an active hub for industry engagement. Designers, buyers, media representatives, stylists, influencers, and potential collaborators gathered throughout the day, creating valuable opportunities for international exposure and future business development.
A dedicated Digital Experience program further expanded the conversation, highlighting the growing intersection between fashion, artificial intelligence, digital art, and emerging technologies. Through immersive presentations and innovative projects, the initiative demonstrated how digital innovation is reshaping creative expression and opening new possibilities for the fashion industry.
Art remained central to the event’s identity. French artist and designer Ekaterina Minerva presented a curated selection of works exploring symbolism, fashion, and visual narrative. Her contribution reinforced the event’s multidisciplinary vision and commitment to supporting creators working across artistic disciplines.
Sustainability also took center stage through the presentation of the Circle X Sustainability Contest winners. Italian label CIRIANA received First Prize for its collection A Botanical Reverie / Morphira, recognized by an international jury for its innovative approach to materials and artistic excellence. Projects from award recipients in the United Kingdom and Kenya further reflected the increasingly global dialogue surrounding responsible design and sustainable fashion practices.
UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris – CIRIANA
(Left to Right) Photos 1-3 © Sajin Stephen, Photo 4 © Sihoo Leon Kim.
As the fashion industry continues to evolve, UNIQUE Fashion Show Paris remains committed to nurturing the next generation of creative talent through educational programs, competitions, grants, and international visibility initiatives. Particular focus continues to be placed on supporting designers and creators based in France and Luxembourg while fostering opportunities for global collaboration.
The success of the Paris edition was made possible through partnerships with leading educational institutions, cultural organizations, and industry platforms, including ESMOD, EICAR, Luxembourg Fashion Week, Sustainable Fashion Week US, Inside Fashion Design, RunwayTO, Malu Academy, EIDIKO Concept Store, and Clos Monicord. Together, these collaborations reinforced the event’s commitment to creating meaningful connections across the global fashion ecosystem.
Supported by an international network of fashion media including Paris Runway Official, FashionUnited, France Fashion, Fashion X Magazine, DFashion Magazine, and numerous global publications, the event continued to expand its reach and impact among emerging designers and creative brands.
With Paris successfully concluded, UNIQUE Fashion Show now turns its attention to New York Fashion Week, where the platform’s next edition will take place on September 12, 2026. As the organization continues its international journey, it remains focused on building a future where fashion, technology, sustainability, and cultural dialogue intersect to create lasting opportunities for creatives around the world.
CREDITS:
PR Agency: Paris Runway Official @parisrunwayofficial
Writer: @onceuponatimebrit @parisrunwayofficial
Runway Show: @unique_fashion_foundation
Show Producers: @gita_dzh @gvantsaa_ @olgamiro82 @ruso.shukakidze
Photographers : @kaushikpai_ @sihooleonkim @s_ssajin @marishkaamr_ @silvere_key
Photo Retouching: @isadoratricerri
Designers: @mementogirldesign @chany.maria @bobbyedoll_ @lilienstore_ @lauresiassia @lem.brand.georgia @coumbisalle @ciriana_hautecoat @mira.belle.paris @fort5.brand @minerva__paris @julia_rothau @margaritazippel
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