Milan, February 26, 2025 — GX Fashion Week Milan 2025 unfurled like an immersive dream within the enchanting Cloisters of San Barnaba, where history whispered through ancient arches, and innovation danced beneath Gothic vaults. Curated with precision by APS Showteam and guided by the visionary leadership of Gentiana Dervishi, the event transcended fashion conventions, emerging as a pulsating heartbeat of creativity and evolution. A masterstroke of artistry and sustainable luxury, it painted a new paradigm for fashion, where heritage and avant-garde vision converged in a seamless embrace.
Against a backdrop of timeworn stone and architectural grandeur, the runway transformed into a living canvas, each design a brushstroke in fashion’s evolving masterpiece. “The Cloisters of San Barnaba embody the delicate equilibrium between legacy and reinvention,” remarked Dervishi. “GX Fashion Week Milan is not merely a showcase — it’s a dialogue between the past and the future, where tradition fuels innovation.”
The collections were nothing short of poetry in motion. Adriana Agostini, the creative powerhouse behind her eponymous label, unveiled designs imbued with soul and purpose. Honored with the Donna Impresa International Award as a Role Model, Agostini’s pieces bridged discipline with imagination, each garment echoing her unwavering belief in fashion as a vessel for storytelling. Meanwhile, Knight Umberto Michele Perrera of Sartoria Perrera brought six decades of haute couture mastery to life, his pieces a symphony of timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship, carrying the legacy of his iconic “Treatise for Tailoring” into the present.
From the rhythmic waves of Alejandra Cortez’s ocean-inspired jewelry to Ariana Onno’s ethereal minimalism with her Hõbe collection, each creation resonated with intentionality and grace. Nina Tsiklauri, under the mentorship of Master Paolo Lentini, channeled her Georgian roots through Italian craftsmanship, her Unique Milano atelier breathing life into garments that blurred the lines between heritage and contemporary allure.
The international flair continued as WKO Styria & Topmodel TV Collective Austria, led by Dominik Wachta, brought folk traditions to haute couture. Herbert Traumüller of sFinks A Graz wove history into fashion, his designs rich with 18th-century artistry, while Claudia Polic’s Claudier collection mirrored nature’s resilience, and Christa Franz’s work celebrated sustainability with award-winning finesse.
The runway glowed with radiance as Elisabeth Gotthardt unveiled ball gowns and bridal couture that exuded timeless grandeur, and Margarita Kola’s ethereal creations told a tale of feminine strength and artistry honed through decades of dedication. Every stitch and silhouette carried the weight of heritage, reframed through a contemporary lens.
Beyond the spectacle of fashion, GX Fashion Week Milan became a crucible of ideas and cultural exchange. “Fashion isn’t just an aesthetic statement — it’s a language,” Dervishi declared. “It tells stories, sparks conversations, and challenges perceptions.”
Backstage, the air buzzed with electricity as Hair & Make-Up Artist coordinators Corrado Costanzo, Arta Kola, and Alex Radulescu orchestrated transformations with their talented team. Each model became a living sculpture, walking the runway as a manifestation of artistry and vision.
The event’s flawless orchestration was a testament to Alessia Xhafa’s meticulous coordination and Alessio Marrari’s eloquent presentation, with Vessa Gioka adding a fresh, youthful rhythm to the narrative. Together, they turned the show into a multi-sensory experience — a kaleidoscope of artistry, passion, and purpose.
GX Fashion Week Milan 2025 wasn’t just a fashion event; it was a declaration. A living manifesto that fashion can be both a reverence for the past and a beacon for the future. It was a space where luxury transcended excess, becoming a celebration of creativity, consciousness, and the endless possibilities of human expression.
As the final spotlight dimmed and the echoes of footsteps faded beneath the ancient arches, one truth remained: Milan is, and always will be, the heartbeat of fashion’s relentless evolution.
