A dazzling success for the second edition of Ruse Fashion Week 2026: Ruse has established itself as an international scene for sustainable fashion
In the past few days, Ruse was once again captivated by beauty, style and innovation during the second edition of Ruse Fashion Week (RFW) 2026. The events, organized by the Bulgarian fashion portal Fashion.bg and the Bulgarian Fashion Association, can now be proudly called traditional for our city, turning it into a key point on the European fashion map for the second year in a row. The Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) had the honor of being the official partner of the series of events and glamorous fashion shows.
On April 2 and 3 the lobby of the Ruse Central Railway Station is transformed into impressive fashion scene. The choice of this iconic location was not accidental – it perfectly resonates with RFW's core philosophy of promoting sustainable fashion and a responsible attitude towards nature, given the ecological nature of rail transport.
This year Ruse Fashion Week took a significant step forward, deploying its large-scale international character. The latest spring-summer collections of nineteen fashion designers and brands from two continents were presented to the Ruse audience. Along with prominent Bulgarian artists, the fashion shows also featured international names such as AladinosFashion (Italy), SABINNE (Romania), Guy-David Lambrechts (Belgium), EMELYA and Büşra Canay (Turkey), as well as DE JIN ZHOU JIN (China). Native fashion was worthily represented by Atelier Banderol, Benmodel, Galidona Fashion Atelier, Danini, Dessa Thea Brenjens, Ivan Donev, Ignis, Lowky Broken, Miss Queen, Fashion with a Mission (Bardaro and Cantarelli), Mona Grace, Tasvira and the beloved Ruse brand Rossi.
„"We have invited designers and brands that focus on quality, durability and emotional value of products, use mainly natural materials or those that can be easily recycled, and have responsible management of unsold products. Our goal is to present these sustainable collections to a wide audience, while also encouraging consumers to make more responsible choices when purchasing clothing," said Silvia Kabaivanova, organizer of Ruse Fashion Week.
The audience also had the pleasure of seeing special contemporary interpretations of authentic Ruse outfits from the beginning of the last century, created by designer Daniela Georgieva (Art Boutique DANA VITAN).
One of the most solemn and emotional moments during the fashion evenings was the special awards ceremony.. Mr. Milen Dobrev, in his capacity as Executive Director of RCCI and Vice President of the Bulgarian Fashion Association (BFA), took the stage to present one of the BFA's special statuettes for support and contribution to sustainable fashion. The award was given to the creator of the iconic Ruse brand Rossi – a brand that continues to be a benchmark for elegance and high quality.
The Fashion Week in Ruse was also accompanied by a number of important educational initiatives, including: creative workshop for young people on the topic "The Beauty of Ruse" and a specialized workshop CreativeLab for starting designers at the Nedka Ivan Lazarova PGO, led by top designer Ivan Donev.
The Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry expresses its gratitude to the organizers, to all partners and participants who joined forces to turn Ruse Fashion Week 2026 into a true celebration of style and sustainable development. We look forward to the next edition!
