IFWA Events
From Tirana to the Albanian Riviera — every edition pushes the standard further.
Coming Soon
2026
Tirana, Albania
International Fashion Week Albania 2026
The next edition of IFWA is on the horizon — bigger, bolder, and more international than ever. Featuring leading designers from across the Balkans and Europe, live runway shows, and exclusive industry events.
IFWA 2026 will bring together the finest talent in fashion from Albania and abroad, uniting designers, models, stylists, photographers, and sponsors under one spectacular umbrella. Expect multi-day runway programming, pop-up showrooms, press events, and a dedicated emerging-designer competition. Applications are now open — join us in shaping the future of Albanian fashion.
Sarande Edition
2025
Sarande, Albania
IFWA Summer Edition — Sarande 2025
Sarande, Albania · 20 September 2025
A 3-hour spectacle that redefined what is possible in the Balkans. 2,000+ spectators, 40 world-class models, 10 VIP runways, 5 live performances, and a prestigious 10-member international jury — all set against the Ionian Sea.
The Sarande 2025 edition marked a turning point for IFWA. We broke tradition by designing 10 VIP runways, ensuring every guest felt the pulse of the fabric and the energy of the walk. International press coverage reached new highs, with journalists from Italy, Greece, and Germany attending. Highlights included a closing gala and an awards ceremony recognizing the Best Emerging Albanian Designer.
IFWA Winter Edition — Shijak 2025
Shijak, Albania · 8 February 2025
A refined indoor showcase dedicated to autumn/winter collections. Ten designers presented bold silhouettes and rich textures to an invited audience of 600, with a special spotlight on emerging Albanian fashion school talent.
IFWA's first dedicated cold-season runway. Held at an elegantly transformed industrial space in Shijak, the evening featured structured tailoring, luxurious knits, and conceptual streetwear. A special segment spotlighted three student designers from Albanian fashion schools, offering them their first professional runway experience. The event concluded with a panel discussion on sustainable fashion practices in the Western Balkans.
IFWA Edition — Sarande 2024
Sarande, Albania · 7 September 2024
IFWA's landmark Sarande debut — the first event outside Tirana. 700 guests, 10 designers, and a dramatic sunset finale on the waterfront promenade that established Sarande as a credible fashion destination.
The 2024 Sarande edition signaled IFWA's growth and ambition to represent all of Albania's beauty. The coastal runway drew national media attention and over 1,200 social media posts were generated during the event weekend, making it IFWA's most viral edition to date at the time.