Fashion Stage 2026
The Fashion Stage is an inseparable part of the Open'er program, after a huge success during last year's edition, the transparent tent will turn into a space again, the leitmotif of which will be the idea of upcycling! We invited young creators of the Polish fashion scene who, thanks to their designs, give clothes a second life.
During the four festival days, we will make it possible to get to know the invited exhibitors. Their projects can be seen in specially prepared showrooms and at the impressive catwalk.
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ALBO ALBO is a brand whose name is derived from the designer’s initials and represents freedom and the power of choice - it does not impose, but inspires. Its aesthetic is built on contrasts and is dedicated to those who seek distinctive design and unique forms while valuing timelessness and refined quality.
Behind the brand is Alicja Bogusz, a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź. She treats fashion as a medium to tell stories about the world - one that fascinates, entertains, intrigues and sometimes disturbs. She enjoys combining contrasts, balancing between covering and revealing, experimenting with form and reinterpreting the familiar. Her designs have been featured in Vogue Portugal, ELLE Lithuania, K MAG and Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam.
The brand operates in a made-to-order model, with each piece handcrafted in a studio near Warsaw, with attention to detail and a conscious approach to fashion.
Instagram: ALBO ALBO
At Bucle, we have no doubt that the clothes we wear influence how people perceive us. That is why we design and sew women's clothing, focusing on unique solutions and the highest quality materials. As a result, we create garments for women who love to play with patterns and colors, enjoy extravagance, and are no strangers to a touch of nonchalance. Everything we create is made with the modern and conscious woman in mind—one who is not afraid to express herself through her wardrobe.
Since we emerged as a Polish clothing brand in 2013, we immediately developed our own recognizable style. We love geometric shapes and patterns; our products are full of creative details, and our intriguing cuts naturally draw attention.
Bucle collections are strictly limited. The "zero waste" idea is very close to my heart, which is why our collections also include unique, one-of-a-kind pieces made from fabric remnants. We strive to produce as little waste as possible, increasingly choosing GOTS-certified or vintage fabrics.
Instagram: BUCLE
Edyta Róża Gierach, a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, designs from the premise that clothing precedes conversation. Her work is driven by the psychology of dress, social behavior, and the body in motion. Collections are produced in limited runs, with full control at every stage — a deliberate choice that protects both quality and the integrity of each piece. The starting point is always the body: its proportions, potential, and the way it moves through space. Gierach is interested in what a garment does to a person - how people communicate through what they wear, before a single word is spoken. Her designs are often sensual and bold, with a clear point of view on femininity and strength.
Instagram: Edyta Róża Gierach
Gabrilla is an independent fashion brand founded by Gabriela Hukałowicz, based on the idea that fashion is a form of art. The designer combines social awareness, innovative use of existing materials, and expressive storytelling through clothing. Collections are built around narratives, using second-hand textiles and unconventional materials. All pieces are produced locally in Kraków, merging experimentation with high-level craftsmanship. The brand is part of the Fashion Revolution Poland Partners Club and has been featured in international magazines such as Roll Up Magazine, Selin, 17:23, and Foreign Look.
The “Reuploading the Great” collection is inspired by the characters of a short story by Kasix Paryż. It offers a fashion interpretation of relationships shaped within the context of the internet. The garments and accessories use elements of electronic waste associated with communication in a totemic and experimental way.
Instagram: Gabrilla
GOA Studio emerges at the intersection of Polish melancholy and Spanish sun. Founded by Małgosia Wójcicka and Juan García, it creates a world where nostalgia meets lightness, and art seamlessly blends into everyday life.
Each collection begins with an image — a captured moment, a memory, or a dream. The prints, created by Małgosia through drawing, painting, and photography, carry an intuitive and personal quality — traces of emotion translated into fabric.
The latest collection was created in collaboration with Agnieszka Apoznańska. Her painterly, blurred aesthetic introduces an additional layer of sensuality and ambiguity.
GOA Studio moves within a soft, balanced aesthetic, where silhouettes remain close to the body and form does not impose — while at times taking on a more expressive character. These are garments that exist between fashion and experience — worn not only to be seen, but to be felt.
Instagram: GOA Studio
Norze777 is a slow fashion brand started in 2023 by two 18 year olds.
In our atelier, we create unique garments that merge the alternative, dark aesthetic with a sustainable stance towards fashion.
We created clothes for concerts and music videos of artists such as : Sobel, Chivas, Zeamsone, Michał Wiśniewski.
Instagram: Norze777
Form. Construction. Quality.
Sveste Apparel is a clothing brand founded by two sisters, redefining everyday wardobe through distinctive detail and conscious approach to form.
Each piece is made in Poland using carefully selected Polish and French fabrics, often sourced from surplus materials of luxury fashion houses.
The brand is defined by contrasts - clean, oversized silhouettes combined with refined textures, structure and expressive prints.
Most designs are produced in highly limited runs, often as few as 10 pieces, giving each collection a unique and collectible character.
Sveste represents modern femininity, balancing minimalism with statement design.
Instagram: Sveste Apparel
Vandalz Tour is an independent fashion movement and art project, where clothing becomes a form of expression. Each garment is a unique, handcrafted piece made from upcycled and deadstock materials, with minimal use of new components.
The brand is built on a quality-over-quantity mindset — creating limited pieces from reclaimed materials, where marks of previous use become part of the design. Vandalz Tour gives them new context and extends their lifecycle.
Defined by deconstruction, raw finishes, and an experimental approach to texture, the aesthetic reflects slow fashion values while drawing attention to the problem of overconsumption.
Instagram: Vandalz Tour
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Olivier Janiak, Editor in Chief of Elle Man, was the host of several discussions. During Elle Man panels, we talked to young designers about the hottest fashion topics, authenticity, truth and the role of Instagram in today’s fashion world. Robert Kupisz and Michał Rejent, the zone’s special guests, have also shared their fashion industry experience.