EDUCATIONAL PARTNER

IED - Istituto Europeo di Design is the largest Higher Education Network in the creative field to have maintained a global outlook and a deeply Italian cultural matrix, since 1966. It is an international Group with a proudly local outlook and 11 campuses in 3 countries: Italy, Spain and Brazil. IED is an inclusive, transdisciplinary school that uses design as a universal language for change.

At HAVAS LISBOA, advertising is more than campaigns: it is a laboratory of ideas where strategy and emotion meet to transform brands into stories. They connect Lisbon with the world, challenge the obvious, and create real impact with every idea—designed to be remembered, shared, and felt.

CASPER FILMS is more than a production company. It creates films because it believes that good stories can – and should – change the world. It creates with love and creativity. It is the “House of Good Times”, it is Home. For CASPER FILMS, filmmaking is a celebration of life.

AVENIDA ASSOCIATION challenged ModaLisboa to embrace the iconic Avenida da Liberdade. With MODALISBOA NA AVENIDA, several distinctive shops will share their métier in private and public events, providing access to sophisticated and distinctive settings. With over 140 members, AVENIDA ASSOCIATION’s mission is to showcase the unique offering available in Lisbon's Luxury District, as well as dynamize this geography.

The LISBOA FILM COMMISSION aims to make Lisbon a Film Friendly and Sustainable Filming City, contributing to its internationalization. Its mission is to monitor cinematographic, photographic and audiovisual production and promote and value Lisbon's cultural and natural heritage. It is committed to supporting producers throughout the entire filming/photo shooting process, ensuring that every project is successful.

EGEAC is a municipal company responsible for preserving, promoting, and managing some of the Lisbon's most iconic cultural spaces, including monuments, museums, galleries, theaters, and cinemas. It organizes the Festas de Lisboa and other major cultural events throughout the year. For the past 30 years, it has ensured a multidisciplinary, inclusive, and democratic programming.

MOP, Multimedia Outdoors Portugal, is a leading outdoor advertising company in Portugal. With extensive national coverage, it is recognized for its strong presence in public transport and other high-visibility areas, providing dynamic and effective advertising solutions​.

CISION is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence,  engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and  corporate communications, marketing, and social media  professionals with the tools they need to excel in today’s  data-driven world.

With over 40 years of experience, CALVELEX is a leading company in the fashion industry, known for its excellence and constant reinvention, which eventually led to the emerging partnership with ModaLisboa, as a hub of creativity and talent, linking industry, design, and bringing the "factory" closer to the future of the Portuguese fashion market.

FABRICS4FASHION is committed to support Fashion Designers through their creative projects, linking them to a worldwide selection from the biggest fabric library. The gap between the market, the industry and the designer and the willing to overcome it made us proud sponsors of the young talented minds part of Sangue Novo, bringing all the parts closer every edition.

BUREL FACTORY was founded in 2006 in Serra da Estrela with the mission of preserving and revitalizing the cultural, industrial and ancestral heritage of wool production and the art of burel. With a focus on slow production, sustainable processes, and certifications, it reinvents burel through manual techniques, merging tradition with contemporary design to create pieces for fashion, interiors, art and architecture. A pillar of sustainability in Portugal, it was honored by Monocle with the Design Award for Best in Textiles.

RIOPELE blends 97 years of tradition with innovation to craft premium, eco-friendly fabrics. Sustainability drives the company, which uses advanced tech and ethical sourcing to create high-quality textiles. Investing in new fibers, recycled polyester, and clean energy, RIOPELE minimize waste and emissions. Committed to a greener future, we prove style and sustainability go hand in hand.

RDD Textiles is a pioneer in sustainable innovation, offering integrated solutions for global fashion brands. RDD Textiles redefines the future of fashion through co-creation, technology, and the conscious development of premium circular knits made with disruptive materials and finishings.

With 20 years of experience, SHOWPRESS Press & PR Office stands out for its close relationships with key players in the Portuguese fashion industry. More than just a communication agency, it is a trusted partner to brands, Designers, and events, creating authentic connections and tailor-made solutions that reflect the essence of each client.

For over 20 years, CASTELBEL has been transforming fragrances into sensory experiences, both in Portugal and worldwide. Inspired by Portuguese traditions, it specialises in creating soaps, candles, diffusers and other scented items for body and home, combining artisanal excellence with Lusitanian know-how, interpreted through a contemporary lens. The result are objects that that elevate everyday life, turning moments into memories, wellbeing and beauty.

CAOS is not just a name, it’s an attitude. A creative house where strategy and creativity meet to transform brands into living culture and talents into taste makers. CAOS creates experiences and concepts that breathe identity and movement. It develops creative and effective strategies. For anyone seeking to make a difference, CAOS sets the standard.

The PALACETE GOMES FREIRE, built in 1878 on land acquired from the Portuguese Crown, bears the initials of its first owner, Francisco Maria Ceraque, engraved on the main door. At the end of the 19th century, the palace passed to the current family. In the early 20th century, the first floor was leased to the City Court, which remained there until the late 1960s. In 2016, after restoration works, PALACETE GOMES FREIRE opened its doors for events.

MOLDO STUDIOS is a multidisciplinary creative space in central Lisbon that merges showroom, gallery, workshop, and cultural venue. Designed for collaboration and experimentation, it brings together art, design, architecture, and craft within a unique, multi-level setting that hosts exhibitions, performances, and hands-on experiences.

NOVO MUNDO is a refined gastronomic experience where history and imagination come together. Nestled between Cais do Sodré and the Santos neighbourhood, this restaurant, signed by Chef Nuno Pizarro presents itself as a gateway to a gastronomic journey.

OFFICIAL MODELS ACCOMMODATION

WOTELS is a young, dynamic, and hybrid chain of Hotels, Hostels, Aparthotels, and Guesthouses from north to south of Portugal. With 15 properties, WOTELS is designed and prepared to welcome travelers from all over the world — whether you're a solo adventurer, traveling with family, or with a group.

WEWOOD – Portuguese Joinery is a Portuguese design brand specialising in the creation and production of exclusive solid wood furniture. A family-owned, independent, environmentally and socially responsible company, it is committed to maintaining a production process that is artisanal, creative, innovative, and sustainable. Producing in Portugal since 1964, WEWOOD takes pride in its heritage.

GLEBA works with locally sourced grains to produce flavorful and distinctive breads. GLEBA is a natural fermentation bakery that combines tradition, in the name of sustainability and health, with the reinvention of the future, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. A future where innovation and craftsmanship go hand in hand in a constant balance.

MIKADO is a light, fun, delicious, elegant, and convenient snack. Fully coated in milk, dark or white chocolate, it's perfect for keeping you company during your break – and beyond. Stick by stick, can you resist?

With over 20 years of experience, AMENO specializes in the rental and sale of climate control and humidity management equipment, offering alternatives to traditional air conditioning. With great adaptability, Ameno's solutions cater to various sectors, providing effective responses to the specific needs of each client.

With over 55 years of experience, ADALBERTO has grown from a small print operation in Northern Portugal to one of the largest European textile players, moving towards full vertical integration and circularity. Focused on sustainable innovation within the textile industry, it serves premium and luxury brands with high-quality products, manufactured efficiently and responsibly. Its R&D, design, and innovation teams develop new technologies and processes with the smallest possible footprint.

With a vast know how managing and producing large-scale events, GROOVE DIGITAL creates and delivers tailor-made solutions for every challenge. Experts in resource optimisation and problem-solving, they are like a Swiss Army knife for other companies, integrating into the organisation to turn ideas into powerful experiences.

OFFICIAL TV

RTP is the operator of public service of Radio and Television of Portugal. Is a cultural reference for all Portuguese with a rich and diverse universe of 8 television channels, 7 radio stations and online brands. RTP is active around the values ​​common to European Public Services: Universality, Independence, Excellence, Diversity, Responsibility and Innovation. RTP connects consumers, citizens and customers.

With close to 37 years of history, MÁXIMA is the most important women’s magazine in Portugal. Today, it includes a website, updated daily, an annual print issue and a tv show aimed at different generations and that go beyond gender. MÁXIMA focuses on issues such as equality, and diversity as well as fashion, beauty and lifestyle. They are all part of the title’s identity. MÁXIMA continues to organize the most important Beauty awards in the country as well as an annual beauty event.

LUXWOMAN is a women's magazine recognized for the quality of its contents about Fashion, Beauty, Society, Lifestyle. Been published for 24 years, responds to the HOW and WHY and invests in photographic and contents quality.  Has OPINION about the world around it. If it was a woman, it would be a woman who knows what she wants and works to achieve it.

PORTUGUESE SOUL is a project from APICCAPS. Is a love story that began 10 years ago and is materialized in two annual luxury printed editions, with over 200 pages and distributed in the five continents. It exists for the love of art, Portuguese footwear and leather accessories and for the accumulated know-how from several generations. For the love of fashion, creativity and design with the label “made in Portugal”. A proof of a country with many talents.

UMBIGO is an independent art and culture platform, which includes a quarterly printed magazine, an online publication, a network for art and a program of various curatorial activities.

SABER VIVER is a women's magazine focused on beauty, fashion, well-being and lifestyle. It's aspirational, trendy and optimistic. Is the “personal adviser” who highlights fashion and beauty trends, the “cool hunter” who reveals first-hand experiences of culture, leisure, lifestyle and gastronomy, and is also the expert on health, nutrition, family topics, behavior, career and finances.

MODAPORTUGAL magazine, created by CENIT, showcases Portuguese fashion and the textile industry through innovative editorial content, highlighting national creativity, quality, and authenticity. It also serves as an international platform, reinforcing Portugal as a reference for talent, innovation, and sustainability.

With 30 years of history, SAPO has established itself as a digital reference in Portugal, constantly reinventing itself without losing its essence. Looking ahead to the next generation of media, it unveils a new visual and conceptual identity, celebrating the past and marking a turning point in the digital future.

CO-ORGANISER

The MUNICIPALITY OF LISBON, directly elected by citizens, has the mission of defining and implementing policies that promote the quality of life of citizens and the development of the municipality in different areas: Citizenship, Smart City, Sports, Human and Social Rights, Education, Public Space, Green Infrastructure, Finance, Housing, Urban Hygiene, Youth, Transport, Mobility, Municipal Works, Urban Planning, Animal Protection, Urban Rehabilitation, Human Resources, Health, Security, Information Systems, Transparency and Anti-Corruption, Urbanism. Lisbon currently has 24 parishes, with new responsibilities and increased financial resources.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

Craft art in Portugal is a testament to centuries of tradition, where artisans create with skill and passion. From delicate lacework to intricate ceramics, each piece reflects the cultural heritage. Discover the beauty of hand-crafted items that tell a story of the land and its people.

HOST

Lisbon, a city of contrasts where modernity naturally coexists with thousands of years of history, like a living museum and unlike any other in the world. With a magical location and so much to offer, from history to fashion, design, and gastronomy, and more. The visitors return to their destinations with many memories.

HOST

MUDE – Museum of Design is a museum dedicated to all expressions of design. Currently with nearly 17.000 inventory entries, 19 collections, and 5 sections (scene, product, fashion, graphic, contemporary jewelry), one of its main missions is the preservation, study, exhibition, dissemination, and internationalization of its collection. MUDE is also conceived as a cultural center dedicated to design, with areas for exhibition, creation, education, debate, leisure, meeting, conversation, and sharing.

The APICCAPS - Association of Portuguese Manufacturers of Footwear, Components, Leather Goods and Associated Articles is a national business association based in Porto. Founded in 1975, it represents the following sectors of activity: manufacture and sales of footwear; the footwear components industry; the leather goods, industry (bags, handbags, gloves, belts, etc.) and production and sale of equipment for the mentioned sectors.

ANIVEC - Portuguese Association of Clothing Manufacturers is the sector's representative body at national level and at various institutions worldwide bringing together companies active in the field of clothing and fashion, both upstream and downstream. Its attributions include carrying out all activities that contribute to the progress, innovation, sustainable governance and due diligence of its members.

CENIT – The Textile Intelligence Center positions itself as a reference point in strategic and market intelligence, with the mission of strengthening and boosting the textile, clothing, and fashion industries in Portugal. Through the MODAPORTUGAL brand, it implements an integrated strategy for positioning, enhancing, and promoting Portuguese fashion in both national and international markets. This initiative aims to establish Portugal as a hub of excellence, where quality, innovation, and sustainability are the pillars of a competitive and globally recognized industry. The actions carried out under this strategy not only promote “Made in Portugal” as a hallmark of distinction but also strengthen the connection between tradition and technology, creativity and industry, design and sustainable production, projecting the national industry and fashion into the future.