Moscow is set to become the center of the global fashion world as two major events, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit and Moscow Fashion Week, take place from August 28 to September 2, 2025. Together, they promise not only dazzling runway spectacles but also a dynamic platform for business, cultural exchange, and industry innovation.
The BRICS+ Fashion Summit, hosted at Zaryadye Concert Hall from August 28 to 30, is designed to foster sustainable collaboration among designers, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers across continents. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural edition, which attracted experts from more than 100 countries and drew four million online viewers, this year’s summit will focus on:
● Strengthening decentralized supply chains and local manufacturing.
● Expanding investment infrastructure and e-commerce platforms.
● Supporting talent mobility and cross-cultural collaborations.
● Ensuring continuous flows of new ideas, trends, and creative concepts.
Following the first summit, the BRICS International Fashion Federation was established to promote partnerships and market access. With members from 60 countries already on board, it underscores the global appetite for a more inclusive and multipolar fashion industry.
Moscow Fashion Week: Showcasing 220 Brands Across Iconic Venues
Running alongside the summit, Moscow Fashion Week (MFW) will take place from August 28 to September 2, featuring:
● Over 100 fashion shows across the city.
● 220+ brands from Russia and abroad, including designers from China, Brazil, India, Turkey, South Africa, Armenia, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and many others.
● 28 Russian cities represented, from Moscow and Saint Petersburg to Murmansk, Yakutsk, and Yekaterinburg.
Key venues include Zaryadye Park (with its Parking Gallery and floating bridge), VDNH, Bolotnaya Square, and the Artplay Design Center, which will host the World Fashion Shorts film festival.
For the first time, designers from Guatemala and Nicaragua will join the runway, expanding Moscow Fashion Week’s reach and underlining its growing stature as a truly international fashion platform.
Moscow Fashion Week Market: Where Culture Meets Commerce
An equally exciting element is the Moscow Fashion Week Market, open at Zaryadye Park’s Parking Gallery from August 28 to September 2. More than 65 Russian brands, including over 40 from Moscow, will showcase and sell their collections directly to visitors.
The Market is more than a retail experience: it’s a cultural showcase. From Baikal Murano’s jewelry inspired by Irkutsk landscapes to Abzaeva’s exploration of Buryat traditions and Granny’s handcrafted clothing made by women over 60, the diversity of Russian design talent will be on full display. Entry is free with online registration, making it accessible to both Moscow residents and tourists.
Voices from the Industry
Designers and entrepreneurs emphasize the importance of Moscow’s growing role in the fashion world:
Alena Akhmadullina highlighted the event’s role in helping designers develop authentic and sustainable identities.
Evgenia Linovich, fashion entrepreneur, noted that Moscow Fashion Week allows brands to refine their philosophies, connect with buyers, and often secure retail opportunities.
Ma Guai, founder of China’s SUBAI brand, stressed the event’s significance for Sino-Russian cultural exchange and the exploration of new aesthetic expressions.
Emre Erdemoğlu of Turkey emphasized how the platform helps brands build visibility, relationships, and long-term growth.
Moscow as a Rising Global Fashion Hub
With its combination of runway shows, a designer market, expert lectures, networking opportunities, and a robust international summit, Moscow Fashion Week has become more than a national event — it is positioning itself as a key node in the global fashion ecosystem.
By bridging continents, promoting decentralized industry growth, and celebrating cultural diversity, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit and Moscow Fashion Week mark an important step in redefining fashion’s future — one that is collaborative, multipolar, and deeply rooted in cultural identity.