This year, 080 Barcelona Fashion is preparing for major changes. The autumn fashion week, taking place from October 14 to 17, will be the last one held within the iconic modernist complex of Sant Pau. Up next is a move to a new venue, which organizers promise to unveil before the end of the year. So far, it is only known that the new location will accommodate more guests and offer greater opportunities for participants.
For the first time in the event’s history, the Barcelona City Council is joining as a sponsor. While the contribution is still relatively modest, this step may mark the beginning of a closer partnership between the municipality and Catalonia’s fashion industry. Since the start of his term, Mayor Jaume Collboni has declared his commitment to supporting creative sectors, and now those plans are taking shape.
The change of venue is due to a major renovation of Sant Pau, set to begin this spring. In recent years, this architectural masterpiece by Domènech i Montaner has become a hallmark of Catalonia’s fashion week, but now organizers have had to seek out a new space for upcoming shows.
This season will feature 25 runway shows, including the popular 080 Reborn project, which is dedicated to upcycling and sustainable fashion. The catwalk will showcase established brands such as Custo Barcelona, Escorpion, Simorra, and Lola Casademunt by Maite, as well as emerging designers like Carlota Barrera, Acromatyx, Doblas, Moisés Nieto, and Nathalie Chandler. Making their debut this year with new collections are Aleixandri Studio, Santamarta, Acceptance Letter, and Juan VG.
The organizers are focusing on innovation, sustainability, and craft traditions. This year, special attention will be given to Spain Gallery—a digital platform created by influencer Paula Viana, which will showcase promising Spanish brands. Another new feature is 080 Beyond Crafts, a space dedicated to crafts. The debut edition will focus on the art of hat-making, featuring works by Swan Salon, Javier Guijarro, Magdalena Hart, Andrea Viêntëc, Ana Vivero, Sara Huguet, Nico Alonso, and Espiritu Club.
The city council will also support the Barcelona Fashion Forward program for young entrepreneurs, and during the week, a creative marathon called Sustainable Challenge will take place, where students from European schools will design new items from surplus clothing. Additionally, the annual TexMeeting conference will be held, focusing on collaborations within the industry.
Marking the end of an era in Sant Pau, 080 Barcelona Fashion is entering a new phase, where collaboration between the city and the fashion industry promises to give fresh momentum to a sector that has faced major challenges in recent years.
