The San Sebastián Moda Festival is set to bring together some of the most significant fashion brands in Spain, including Mans, Devota & Lomba, Sophie et Voilà, Lily & You, SKFK, and Eder Aurre. The autumn-winter 2026/2027 edition will present collections from around fifty brands and businesses across the country, alongside expert speakers on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and textile innovation, as well as the tenth edition of the Euskadi Fashion Awards.
Festival details and key events
Taking place from 19 to 24 October, the festival will be held across six strategic locations, with the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum in Getaria, the San Telmo Museum in San Sebastián, and Tabakalera serving as the main venues. The evening of 22 October will be particularly notable, featuring a runway show at the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum, showcasing Mans, a leading and innovative brand in the Spanish textile industry, alongside Eder Aurre, a key figure in contemporary Basque fashion.
Laura Chamorro, director of the San Sebastián Moda Festival, revealed that Mans will present an unprecedented retrospective, highlighting a decade of work with a focus on menswear. “The show will be a lesson in craftsmanship and know-how, celebrating bespoke tailoring within the museum's architecture,” she stated.
Emerging talents and local initiatives
Chamorro also emphasised the significance of Eder Aurre, a prominent name among the new generation of Basque designers, who has developed an exclusive collection in tribute to his grandmothers for this event. The show will feature live music from Suakai, an artistic collective known for its innovative approach.
Goizane Álvarez, the cultural deputy, remarked that the festival serves as a vital platform for the fashion sector, enhancing visibility for the creative talent in Gipuzkoa, a region renowned for its design and textile traditions.
Fashion shows and awards
On 24 October, the San Telmo Museum will host six fashion shows from 10:45 to 21:30, featuring new collections from established brands like SKFK, Sophie et Voilà, and Lily & You, alongside the celebration of Devota & Lomba's 40th anniversary. “The majestic space will showcase both international brands and local firms, highlighting retrospectives and winter collections,” Chamorro added.
The festival will also feature the tenth edition of the Euskadi Fashion Awards, recognising businesses such as Auzmendi for 'Business Trajectory', Soule. for 'Most Outstanding Concept Store', and Arana for 'Sustainability'. Izaskun Gómez, director of Commerce for the Basque Government, noted the festival's role in promoting local brands and designers, reinforcing Euskadi's competitive and creative commercial landscape.
Focus on entrepreneurship and sustainability
On 21 October, the festival will shift to Tabakalera, focusing on young female entrepreneurs in the digital realm. Successful figures such as Yoana Figueras, Nagore Pérez, and Sara Rekalde will share their experiences in a dialogue about entrepreneurship in social media.
Additionally, on 22 October, the Sustainability Department of the Gipuzkoa Foral Council will host a series of discussions on transforming fashion towards sustainability, with a focus on traceability and textile reuse. Mónica Pedreira, director of Ecological Transition, highlighted the need for Gipuzkoa to actively participate in this transformation.
New digital platform
This year, the San Sebastián Moda Festival has launched a revamped website, designed to enhance user experience and showcase the festival's evolving identity. The site aims to inform audiences about the festival’s diverse programming, which includes runway shows, forums, conferences, and beauty events.
