July 25th and 26th 2025
international fashion festival
Porto Montenegro
7th International Fashion festival 2025.
President: Sara Sozzani Maino, creative director of “Fondazione Sozzani”
Lead Event Advisor: Giorgia Virzi, founder of GV Studio Milan
FAITH TRIBE
EMANUEL UNGARO
CHARLES DE VILMORIN
2025's Designers
Day
25th July 2025
FAITH TRIBE
FAITH TRIBE, centralized fashion platform is pioneering an innovative virtual fashion show for the International Fashion Festival (IFF) in Porto Montenegro. Faith Tribe and Faith Connexion presents 4 Award winning graduate designer to discover their fashion incubator powered by AI-based production through Resonance:
Masa Ivanovic and Sofija Stijovic from Montenegro, chosen by “University for design and multimedia”
Martina La Gatta from University “Marangoni” Florens, chosen by Sara Sozzani Maino
Sarha Lopez from „Miami Fashion institute“, chosen by Maria Buccellati.
Designers use Resonance’s proprietary platform for real-time, made-on-demand fashion creation—eliminating waste and inventory.
Faith Tribe’s platform empowers global fashion designers by combining tools for 3D digital design, sustainable production, and marketing tailored for both physical collections. At IFF Porto Montenegro, these technologies will spotlight emerging designers’ talent while emphasizing sustainability by reducing the need for physical samples and materials.
This virtual showcase exemplifies Faith Tribe’s mission to merge fashion, technology, and sustainability, providing a stage for global collaboration and innovation. By introducing AI into the creative process, the event offers an exciting glimpse into how fashion is evolving in the digital era, redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.
EMANUEL UNGARO
The story of the House EMANUEL UNGARO begins in 1965 with Emanuel Ungaro who launched his own fashion house so that he could create feminine looks that were not only elegant, but also audacious and provocative.
Located on the Avenue Montaigne in the heart of Paris’s couture fashion district, since 1967, the House of Emanuel Ungaro has acquired international fame with its unquestioning femininity, purity of silhouette, flamboyant prints and exquisite attention to detail and color.
He departed House he founded in 2004. Today, the brand is present in all international markets through its ready-to-wear and accessories collections for women and men as well as its fragrances.
The Designer for the UNGARO women’s collections is Kobi Halperin since June 2021 and the Designer for the UNGARO Men’s collections is Philippe Paubert since 2014.
Kobi Halperin launched his namesake ready-to-wear label, celebrated for its European sensibility, artisan craftsmanship, and modern femininity. He became a member of the CFDA in 2016.
He began designing for the esteemed French fashion house UNGARO, debuting with the Resort 21/22 collection. His vision brings new life to the brand’s signature aesthetic—feminine, sexy, and effortlessly Parisian—reimagined for the modern woman.
Day
26th July 2025.
KATARINA ZLAJIC
Katarina Zlajić is a Montenegrin jewelry and fashion accessories designer, born in Bijelo Polje. She graduated in sculpture from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cetinje, and during her studies began exploring jewelry design as an extension of her artistic expression.
She is known for the brand "Shaka," which blends art and fashion through handcrafted pieces made from vegan and unconventional materials. Her work has been exhibited at the Louvre and Milan Fashion Week, and Italian Vogue with fashion editor Sara Sozzani Maino ranked her among the top 20 emerging accessory designers. During the IFF Porto Montenegro she will show “Sustainable” collection.
CHARLES DE VILMORIN
CHARLES DE VILMORIN launched his fashion house in 2020 by posting a few images of his creations on Instagram. In January 2021, he joined the Official Calendar of Haute Couture Week as a guest. That same year, he was appointed Artistic Director of Rochas.
In July 2023, his eponymous brand once again showcased its designs in the Official Calendar of Haute Couture Week.
In March 2024, he unveiled his first ready-to-wear collection, solidifying his position between couture and contemporary fashion.
The summer of 2024 marked a turning point with his Couture FW24 show, immersing spectators in a giant Cluedo-inspired setting In. July 2024, during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, he designed the costumes for the “Liberté” tableau. In January 2025, he participated in the Vogue100 dinner, co-organized by Thomas Delage at the Plaza Athénée.
In February 2025, one of his iconic dresses was exhibited at the Louvre Museum as part of the exhibition titled Louvre Couture: Art Objects, Fashion Objects.
The year 2025 marks a strategic shift for his fashion house, with the announcement of exciting new projects in the works, including the celebration of the brand’s fifth anniversary in July. Always in pursuit of innovation, he continues to explore new collaborations and creative horizons.
international fashion festival
Porto MontenegroAn annual three days event celebrating summer in a glamorous gathering bringing together some of the world’s most prestigious designers in a unique atmosphere, waterfront setting, in the ultimate super yacht sanctuary along the Adriatic coast Porto Montenegro based in the old town of Tivat (14th century) in the Bay of Kotor, Unesco World Heritage Site.
Pierre Cardin, Balestra, LaQuan Smith, Luisa Beccaria, Michael Cinco and many more joined us the last years, each showcasing their high-end fashion pieces, which have been endorsed by international fashion icons, celebrities, and even royalty, thanks to their intricate designs and fine detail.
The fashion displays will be followed by a series of VIP cocktail events and exclusive afterparties, bringing what is set to be one of the most dramatic events the village has ever seen.
This year, the Montecarlo of the east has some truly exciting surprises for you.
Fashion Shows
Experience the fashion, art, and style with world-renowned designers who define today's creative culture.
Models
Top ranked models, coming from all over the world, to catwalks on our Iconic Festival.
Red Carpet
The event welcomes stars, young creatives, and industry leaders surrounded by the Marina Bay beauties.
Special Events
Many district spaces guest events from large press activities, exhibitions, exclusive access to fashion initiatives to afterparties.
The Experience
and who trust us
Jean Paul Gaultier
Designer
Sheikha Hend Al Qassami
Designer
LaQuan Smith
Designer
Michael Cinco
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Locations
Discover the amazing Festival locationsRegent Porto Montenegro, the exquisitely designed five-star sea front luxury hotel, located in the heart of the development, is the main host and the hub of the festival. Arched colonnades and shaded terraces await the international press and the festival’s key guests.
Synchro is a fascinating and unique new 2100 square metres, covered location designed for large scale events such as Fashion Shows, Product Launches, Festivals, and Parties. Situated between the Porto Montenegro Yacht Club and Naval Heritage Collection Museum.
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FABRIKA
Fabrika, owned and lead by Vesna, is a fashion and art event company. She and her fabolous teams will help you during the events and the fashion shows with world renowed designers.
Porto Montenegro
Any Hospitality issues and request will be managed in agreement with Porto Montenegro.
SIMONETTA GIANFELICI
Collaborating with Fabrika and the IFF team in promoting young Italian fashion designers in Porto Montenegro has been a wonderful experience. A splendid location, simply perfect organization, a prestigious parterre, and warm hospitality. Unforgettable!
Jean-Pascal Hesse
I always have a lot of pleasure working with Vesna and her amazing team on the International Fashion Festival. I really appreciate her dedication to work as well as her professionalism. I have enjoyable memories of the numerous events we have organized together, and I am thrilled to collaborate again with Fabrika for this new project in Belgrade in memory of Pierre Cardin who also loved Vesna very much.
RENATO BALESTRA
When Renato Balestra was invited from IFF Porto Montenegro on july 2018, we couldn't even imagine such a charme, beauty and exquisite hospitality. Thanks a lot to my friend and sister, super organizer Vesna Mandic that took care of us trhough Fabrika like we were "Super Stars" .
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
Working with Fabrika was pure joy. They were attentive to every detail and took wonderful care of me and my team. And I had the best casting - so many beautiful models in such a small country. I will certainly come back one day.The Latest News
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