Mode Suisse & Friends 2026

On 22 June 2026, Mode Suisse celebrated the latest edition of its Mode Suisse & Friends format at the F+F Campus in Zurich. The season's line-up comprised eleven independent designers and the educational institutions from Basel, Geneva and Zurich. All debuted their latest collections and fashion projects on Switzerland's premier platform for fashion talent and discovery. ADAPT by SPF was once again organically included within the défilés. This season, the clothing created for wheelchair users was showcased by: ADAM BRODY, amorphose, Denervaud, Ewen Danzeisen for HEAD – Genève and NINA YUUN. It marks the fourth time that the project by the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation and Mode Suisse has been shown at Mode Suisse & Friends. The runway’s mise-en-scene was partly designed by Vienna-based artist Fritz Hortig, who also provided the design on the fourth collector’s item tote bag with Edition Partner Glatt. In addition, the work of the evening’s participants was featured in a professional showroom, where designers, the Mode Suisse jury, retail experts, media and other fashion-related industry professionals got together for an important exchange. The ground floor featured a curated Brands-in-a-Nutshell Pop-up corner, acting as a vibrant hub adjacent to the bar. In this bustling environment, two special editions were unveiled: First, an exclusive e-bike, painted by Mode Suisse & Friends designers, in collaboration with eBike Partner m-way. Secondly, special edition loafers, by shoe partner Ochsner Shoes, designed by Fritz Hortig.

Show A – Mode Suisse & Friends 2026

Mode Suisse & Friends 2026 was opened by Louis Origine (Bulle, juried label) – a maison that dresses the nomadic spirit. Next up was newcomer Christina Seewald (Zurich, juried label, D.E.S.I.G.N. Foundation awardee), showing the label’s sensual and powerful take on knitwear. Swiss state fashion and design school DOING FASHION Basel, ICDP, HGK, FHNW (friend) took the stage next, showcasing the collections of Josefa Lüscher, Sagil Ilyas Md. Amin, Blanca Bianchi. Newcomer Denervaud (Neuchâtel, juried label, D.E.S.I.G.N. Foundation awardee, including ADAPT by SPF 4) followed with its contemporary exploration of Swiss cultural identity and craftsmanship. Continuing the first show, REWORK Premium (Berne, friend) presented re-imagined vintage garments transformed into contemporary, design-driven collections. Following this, the designs of KERSTIN NEMETH (Lugano, friend) explored the brand’s vision of a future where communities live in symbiosis with their environment. Tonight’s first show was concluded by Mode Suisse’s long-standing companion, amorphose (Lugano, juried label, including ADAPT by SPF 4) highlighting the label’s iconic sculptural couture.

Show B – Mode Suisse & Friends 2026

Opening the second show, collections from Clémentine Lejeune, Duc Siegenthaler, Ewen Danzeisen (including ADAPT by SPF 4) represented the renowned fashion school HEAD – Genève (friend); followed by the modular and timeless pieces of Mode Suisse & Friend retournee Atelier 1985 (Olten, friend). Revisiting the Mode Suisse & Friends runway,  ADAM BRODY (Zurich, juried label, including ADAPT by SPF 4) continued the second show, this year presenting the label's signature body positive creations for the first time as an official Sélection Mode Suisse participant. Next, juried newcomer Elvira Grau (Basel, D.E.S.I.G.N. Foundation awardee) debuted the collection VALERE, offering a take on fashion that seeks to foster emotional connection and empowerment. The designs of Annika Javet, Juan Agustin Adami, Ganna Starykh, Maryam El Dabboussi, Daniel Frank, Arwen-Aylin Andenmatten, Patricia Crivelli and Kathy Jeilyn Matos were next, representing F+F Schule für Kunst und Design (Zurich, friend). Up next was designer Jennifer Lynn Farmer’s debut, featuring the craftsmanship and contemporary, expressive aesthetic of her label JLF (Berne, juried label, newcomer, D.E.S.I.G.N. Foundation awardee). Mode Suisse & Friends 2026 concluded with Korean-Swiss fashion label NINA YUUN (Burgdorf, juried label, including ADAPT by SPF 4), sending the label’s signature silhouettes down the runway for the season’s finale.

Show C & D – Mode Suisse & Friends 2026

At midday, and as the closing event of this season, Mode Suisse and Friends proudly presented all participants in a curated selection of looks from Shows A & B, bringing together all the evening’s contributors.

Mode Suisse & Friends thanks the Designer Support D.E.S.I.G.N. Foundation, who again enabled four young brands to participate in Mode Suisse & Friends for free. Thanks also to Edition Partners Glatt and Swiss Paraplegic Foundation, to Shoes Partner Ochsner Shoes, eBike Partner m-way and Hotel Partner B2 Hotel. Thank you again Hair Partner Paul Mitchell and Make-up Partner KETS – Make Up Academy Zurich and a warm welcome to the new Additional Partners GOCCIA D'ORO and Wilhelm Perfume. Mode Suisse also thanks all other supporters, partners and, of course, the participants, models and whole crew.