MUNICH FASHION AWARD: The finalists

Applications from all over Europe

After an intensive review of more than 170 submissions from all over Europe, the prestigious jury has selected the designers whose forward-looking concepts are equally convincing in terms of sustainability and aesthetics. Brands from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United Kingdom applied.

These are the Finalists for // Contemporary Sustainable Fashion:

CAVIA * FEDERICO CINA * PLAID-A-PORTER * PLNGNS * MARTIN NIKLAS WIESER

Picture: MARTIN NIKLAS WIESER

MARTIN NIKLAS WIESER (Austria) – redefines luxury by combining avant-garde shapes with innovative fabric techniques. The focus is on the fusion of high fashion and technological innovation.

Zwei Models mit gestrickten oder gehäkelten Outfits

Picture: CAVIA

Cavia – Martina Boero (Italy) – at the heart of Cavia is handmade knitwear made in Italy. Each Cavia piece is re-created from upcycled garments and fabrics and goes hand in hand with a commitment to the planet to avoid waste.

Frau mit gemustertem Kleid auf einer gelben Ledercouch

Picture: FEDERICO CINA

FEDERICO CINA (Italy) – combines tradition with contemporary creativity and stands for high-quality fashion that has its roots in the Romagna region. His fashion reflects emotional stories and focuses on a sustainable value chain.

Frau von der Seite mit drei Mänteln übereinander

Picture: PLAID-A-PORTER

Plaid-à-Porter – Estelle Adeline Trasoglu (Germany) – - transforms vintage textiles into modern classics. The vibrant patchwork designs follow an unmistakable fashion DNA in which inclusivity, wearability and environmental awareness coexist effortlessly.

Reihe Models mit bunten Patch-Outfits auf einer Bühne

Picture: PLNGNS

PLNGNS – Mitya Hontarenko (Ukraine) – stands for innovative design products with a sustainable mission. The label uses its own handmade materials from the recycling process. Each piece is unique. The closed production cycle reduces the environmental impact.

Red Carpet Event, Exposition and Conference on 15 and 16 May 2025

With their collections, these designers are making a strong statement in favour of a sustainable future for fashion and combining sustainability with aesthetic excellence. Their designs will be presented to invited guests at a red carpet event (salon and show format) at the House of Communication in Munich on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

The winners will then be chosen by the jury. Live on munichfashionaward.com

These are the Finalists for // Contemporary Sustainable Accessories:

Halfs * Lutz Morris * Nat-2 * OBS * SELVA HUYGENS

Conference on fashion, sustainability and technology

On Friday, May 16, 2025, the MFA conference will take place with international experts from fashion, sustainability and technology from the Advisory Board and the jury of the Munich Fashion Awards as well as other experts. In the afternoon, the finalists' exhibition will be open to the public.

The prestigious jury is composed of renowned industry figures whose expertise and experience are driving sustainable innovations in the fashion world: Christiane Arp – Chairwoman, Fashion Council Germany, Veronica Bates-Kassatly – Analyst and Consultant in Sustainable Fashion, Li Edelkoort – Trend Forecaster, Publisher & Design Expert, Herbert Hofmann – VP Creative & Buying, Highsnobiety, Maria Intscher-Owrang – CEO, Simplifyber, Troy Nachtigall – Professor of Fashion Research & Technology, HVA, Brooke Roberts-Islam – Founder of TECHSTYLER, Author & Consultant, Louise Xin – Fashion Designer & Human Rights Activist.

About the MFA

The MUNICH FASHION AWARD (MFA) was created by the City of Munich to promote emerging European design talent that combines sustainability, innovation and design, as well as sustainability in fashion. In addition to the prestigious award, the winners receive prize money as well as access to exclusive mentoring programmes and networking opportunities with international industry experts.

More about the Munich Fashion Award

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