10th GSFW Jubilee Gala at the Wenckheim Palace
INTERNATIONAL ECO FASHION SHOW
Official Runway Gala Creative & Production Management:
- Official Creative Director: István Hornyák
- Official Model Agency & Talent Development Partner: Flow Models Hungary (Director: Éva Bokor)
- Master of Ceremonies: Ábel Veress
The Ultimate Highlight: Grand International Jubilee Eco-Fashion Runway Gala
The absolute highlight of every Global Sustainable Fashion Week is the spectacular runway showcase, and we are immensely proud to announce that this year’s historic milestone gala takes place inside the breathtaking, neo-baroque ballrooms of the Wenckheim Palace. It is our greatest honor to welcome an extraordinary delegation of elite international designers arriving from all corners of the globe. These visionary creators will present their exclusive, curated collections driving the future of sustainable, ethical, eco-conscious, and creatively upcycled fashion luxury. The high-prestige 2026 runway lineup features top sustainable design talent from Poland, Taiwan, Austria, Canada, Ghana-Finland, Germany, the USA, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, and Hungary.

General Overview & The Majesty of the Wenckheim Palace
The highlight of our cultural and fashion diplomacy track will take place inside the breathtaking, neo-baroque ballrooms of the Wenckheim Palace,home of the Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library Central Library. Built in the late 19th century, this architectural masterpiece features golden, chandelier-lit historic halls and intricately carved wood interiors, making it globally celebrated as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
The spectacular aesthetic grandeur of this palace provides an unforgettable, dreamlike backdrop to profile our curated heritage and circular collections. For the 10th Anniversary Jubilee, the Grand Ballroom will transform into an elite runway corridor where cross-border craftsmanship merges seamlessly with high-tech sustainable textile innovations before an exclusive international delegation of diplomats, rectors, and global buyers.
The 2026 Jubilee GSFW Matrix
- September 14–16, 2026 | Online International B2B Matchmaking Program: Digital matching sessions on b2match
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | The Maple & Sustainable Luxury Salon — Official Canadian Opening VIP Program, Press Conference & Live Musical Performance: Invitation-only diplomatic protocol event
- Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Grand International Jubilee Eco-Fashion Runway Gala: Flagship runway showcase at te Wenckheim Palace (FSZEK)
- Friday, September 18, 2026 | International Conference & Interactive Strategic Debate with “Reverse Panel” Finale: Finale session at Budapest City Hall
- Friday, September 18, 2026 | Saris & Rhythms: An Exclusive Gala of Traditional Indian Textiles, Attire and Classical Dance
1. International Conference on 18th September 2026
⇒ CLICK HERE ⇐ to Access the Official GSFW Registration Form of the International Conference
2. International B2B Matchmaking Track (Enterprise Europe Network) between 14-16th September 2026
⇒ CLICK HERE ⇐ to Register for the Official EEN b2match Platform
For comprehensive program updates, detailed scheduling shifts, and complete corporate partner profiles, please visit our central overview page: [10th#GSFW – Overview & Jubilee Year])
GSFW 2026 – Participating Designers
- Adam X Atelier
Adam X Atelier is a luxury womenswear label combining eclectic elegance, structured tailoring and soft draping. Creative Director Adam X trained in London under prestigious fashion houses including Alexander McQueen and Temperley London, and has worked with Burberry, Ralph & Russo Couture and Christian Dior Couture. His collections have been presented internationally in Paris, London, Budapest and Toronto, with a strong focus on creativity, craftsmanship, sustainability and self-expression. Adam X is the Pricipal Transatlantic Guest Designer of Honor by the National Fashion League Hungary Association. [https://adamxatelier.com/]
- Boienbill Clothing — Elisha Ofori Bamfo (Ellisha Boie)
Collection: Fashion Beyond Borders
Ghanaian-born designer Elisha Ofori Bamfo, founder of Boienbill Clothing, is based in Finnish Lapland. His practice connects African heritage with Nordic perspectives through sustainable fashion, cultural storytelling and experimental design. Fashion Beyond Borders transforms second-hand garments, reclaimed materials and discarded textiles into wearable art, exploring cultural exchange, sustainability and the movement of materials across borders.
- TwinT — Tamara & Timi Héjja
Collection: Strong Vulnerability
TwinT is a contemporary fashion brand founded by twin sisters Tamara and Timi Héjja, originally from Transylvania and currently based in the UK, where they are studying at the University of the Arts London (UAL). TwinT explores duality through multifunctional garments that transform across different moments of modern life. Their shared background in fitness and creativity allows them to design clothing that combines bold aesthetics with functionality, celebrating the strength, movement and individuality of the modern body. Combining avant-garde aesthetics with athletic functionality, TwinT creates transformable designs that adapt to the wearer and encourage a more versatile approach to fashion. Sustainability is at the heart of their philosophy: buy less, wear more ways. [https://twintfashion.com/about-us/] Chung Ching Lu
Collection: SustainWeave Denim Wardrobe
Chung Ching Lu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Textiles and Clothing at Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan, with more than two decades of fashion industry experience. Her work focuses on sustainable fashion innovation, textile development and emerging technologies. SustainWeave Denim Wardrobe explores regenerative cotton, sustainable jacquard denim, multifunctionality and design for disassembly, extending garment lifecycles while considering soil health, biodiversity and farming communities.- Crocheted Dreams — Zuzanna Poprawska
Collection: The Art of Fashion
Zuzanna Poprawska is a Warsaw-based designer and textile artist whose practice sits between contemporary fashion, craft and wearable art. She is the winner of the International Circular Fashion Competition 2026, she transforms traditional crochet techniques into sculptural, three-dimensional garments. Her handmade collections combine craftsmanship, experimentation and abstraction to create unique textile structures that blur the boundaries between fashion and art. - Evelin Grubbauer
Collection: SZÉL (Wind)
Evelin Grubbauer is an Austrian fashion designer whose work combines contemporary design, craftsmanship and sustainable fashion. Her collection SZÉL explores ancient deities, Hungarian paganism and the forces of nature, reflecting on her Hungarian and Austrian heritage. Her practice focuses on high-quality, slow fashion and meaningful design beyond traditional seasonal cycles. [https://www.evelingrubbauer.com/] - KDN R&D Atelier — Dr. Kadian A. Gosler
Collection: Caribbean Baroque
Dr Kadian Gosler is a multidisciplinary fashion design researcher and founder of KDN R&DAtelier. Her work explores the future of intimate apparel through 3D printing, wearable technologies, smart textiles and traditional lingerie craftsmanship. Drawing on Caribbean heritage and Black Baroque aesthetics, her practice connects cultural memory, identity and emotional durability with emerging technologies and sustainable design. [www.KadianGosler.com] - Green Product Award × RE:KNIT COLLECTIVE
Collection: Sustainable Knitwear
Green Product Award and RE:KNIT COLLECTIVE are collaborating to create contemporary knitwear looks based on the NORMINA learning platform. The collection explores sustainable yarns and responsible product development, aligned with the latest EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products principles. The collaboration demonstrates how innovative knitwear can combine contemporary design with sustainability and circular thinking. [https://Normina.eu] - NAVONA Fashion — Rózsa Megla
Rózsa Megla is the founder and designer of NAVONA Fashion and a dedicated advocate for sustainable fashion. Awarded Best Hungarian Sustainable Fashion Designer at GSFW 2025, she combines timeless elegance, quality craftsmanship and responsible material choices. Celebrating 30 years of NAVONA Fashion, her Budapest-based atelier creates unique garments using carefully selected natural and innovative sustainable materials, with production remaining in Hungary. [https://navona-fashion.com]
- Agnes Krivanics Design — Ágnes Krivanics
Ágnes Krivanics is a Hungarian fashion designer creating individually designed garments with a strong focus on sustainability. Her work combines distinctive silhouettes, carefully selected materials and personalised craftsmanship. Each piece is created with an emphasis on quality, individuality and responsible fashion, offering a contemporary approach to timeless, unique clothing.
