The House of Fashion 2026: The Fifth Edition
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official | Design: Glovika | Model: Francisca Bastos
Some events leave a mark not only on the industry — but on the city itself. The House of Fashion 2026 is one of them.
Produced by IMC Models and powered by Paris Runway Official, the event took over the iconic Fábrica de Santo Thyrso in Santo Tirso, Porto — a venue whose cultural and industrial history made it the perfect stage for an evening defined by creativity, glamour, and contemporary vision. Over a thousand guests filled the space: designers, industry professionals, media, and fashion enthusiasts, all gathered for what proved to be one of the most ambitious nights on the Portuguese fashion calendar.
Eleven Designers. Two and a Half Hours. A Full House Until the Very Last Minute.
The runway was the heart of the evening. Eleven designers presented their collections to an enthusiastic audience — each bringing a distinct creative voice to a stage enhanced by a new lighting system designed to amplify every detail.
The lineup blended national talent with international presence: Micaela Oliveira, Conceição Leite, the iconic Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Miguel Lezon, VDR, Laure Siassia, Princess Vogue, By Vel, Glovika, Escola Profissional do Ave, and Punch-Oh. Together, they delivered a show that moved seamlessly between the established and the emerging — and kept the audience captivated from the first look to the last.
The evening concluded with a lively after party, extending the celebratory atmosphere well into the night.
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official | Design: Escola Profissional do Ave | Model:Carolina Preto
150 Professionals. One Seamless Show.
What the audience saw on the runway was the result of approximately 150 professionals working behind the scenes. Among the key partners was the Portuguese Hairdressers Association (ACP — Associação dos Cabeleireiros de Portugal), represented by president Fernando Sousa, alongside Dr. Cristina from Hair School. Specialist Zélia Teixeira of Soluções Capilares handled wig styling, while the teams from IEFP of Rio Meão covered hair, make-up, and multimedia — contributing to model preparation, look creation, and the full audiovisual coverage of the event. Victoria Herbych, Mary Dego, and Mariana Kravchenko also formed part of the backstage team.
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official | Design: By Vel | Model: Tatiana Dinis
Beyond the Runway
The international reach of the event was felt throughout the evening.Paris Runway Official’s reporting team was on the ground, alongside Porto Canal and a strong presence of influencers, magazines, and media professionals — ensuring the night was seen well beyond Santo Tirso.
And the impact was not limited to the fashion world. Hotels, restaurants, and local venues across the city experienced increased demand — a reminder that an event of this scale does not stay within the walls of a venue. It moves through an entire city.
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official | Design: Punch-Oh | Model: João Gonçalves
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official | Design: Conceição Leite | Model: Eliane Moreno
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official | Design: VDR | Model: Alicia Callaghan
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official | Design: Agatha Ruiz de la Prada | Model: Vanuza Henrique
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official | Design: Princess Vogue | Model: Miriam Alves
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official | Design: Miguel Lezon | Model: Pedro Falcão
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official | Design: Laure Siassia | Model: Beatriz Venâncio
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official | Design: Micaela Oliveira | Model: Vladislava Karmaz
The House of Fashion: A Platform That Is Growing
The House of Fashion is no longer simply an event. It is a platform — one that is growing in ambition, in reach, and in its ability to bring together the best of national and international fashion talent.
The 5th edition made one thing clear: this is only the beginning.
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official
Photo courtesy of Paris Runway Official
PRODUCTION: IMC Models
