July 25th and 26th 2025
international fashion festival
Porto Montenegro
7th International Fashion festival 2025.
President: Sara Sozzani Maino, creative director of “Fondazione Sozzani”
Lead Event Advisor: Giorgia Virzi, founder of GV Studio Milan
FAITH TRIBE
EMANUEL UNGARO
CHARLES DE VILMORIN
2025's Designers
Day
25th July 2025
FAITH TRIBE
FAITH TRIBE, centralized fashion platform is pioneering an innovative virtual fashion show for the International Fashion Festival (IFF) in Porto Montenegro. Faith Tribe and Faith Connexion presents 4 Award winning graduate designer to discover their fashion incubator powered by AI-based production through Resonance:
Masa Ivanovic and Sofija Stijovic from Montenegro, chosen by “University for design and multimedia”
Martina La Gatta from University “Marangoni” Florens, chosen by Sara Sozzani Maino
Sarha Lopez from „Miami Fashion institute“, chosen by Maria Buccellati.
Designers use Resonance’s proprietary platform for real-time, made-on-demand fashion creation—eliminating waste and inventory.
Faith Tribe’s platform empowers global fashion designers by combining tools for 3D digital design, sustainable production, and marketing tailored for both physical collections. At IFF Porto Montenegro, these technologies will spotlight emerging designers’ talent while emphasizing sustainability by reducing the need for physical samples and materials.
This virtual showcase exemplifies Faith Tribe’s mission to merge fashion, technology, and sustainability, providing a stage for global collaboration and innovation. By introducing AI into the creative process, the event offers an exciting glimpse into how fashion is evolving in the digital era, redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.
EMANUEL UNGARO
The story of the House EMANUEL UNGARO begins in 1965 with Emanuel Ungaro who launched his own fashion house so that he could create feminine looks that were not only elegant, but also audacious and provocative.
Located on the Avenue Montaigne in the heart of Paris’s couture fashion district, since 1967, the House of Emanuel Ungaro has acquired international fame with its unquestioning femininity, purity of silhouette, flamboyant prints and exquisite attention to detail and color.
He departed House he founded in 2004. Today, the brand is present in all international markets through its ready-to-wear and accessories collections for women and men as well as its fragrances.
The Designer for the UNGARO women’s collections is Kobi Halperin since June 2021 and the Designer for the UNGARO Men’s collections is Philippe Paubert since 2014.
Kobi Halperin launched his namesake ready-to-wear label, celebrated for its European sensibility, artisan craftsmanship, and modern femininity. He became a member of the CFDA in 2016.
He began designing for the esteemed French fashion house UNGARO, debuting with the Resort 21/22 collection. His vision brings new life to the brand’s signature aesthetic—feminine, sexy, and effortlessly Parisian—reimagined for the modern woman.
Day
26th July 2025.
SHIFT Ana Krgovich
Ana Krgović is a young and accomplished fashion designer from Podgorica, Montenegro. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design in Montenegro, followed by a Master’s degree in Croatia.
Her work often delves into social, psychological, and cultural themes—for instance, her “Mental Health in the Metropolis” collection won the BIG SEE Fashion Design Award in 2020 , and her “The Invisible Path” graduate collection, which explores migration and cultural exchange, received the Grand Prix at BIG SEE in 2022
Ana founded the brand Shift, showcasing her collections at prominent international events such as FashionClash in the Netherlands (“Pieces of You”) and Harbin Fashion Week in China in 2024 and again in 2025.
With her bold use of color, sustainable materials, and symbolic storytelling, she has emerged as one of the most interesting emerging talents from the Balkans.
CHARLES DE VILMORIN
CHARLES DE VILMORIN launched his fashion house in 2020 by posting a few images of his creations on Instagram. In January 2021, he joined the Official Calendar of Haute Couture Week as a guest. That same year, he was appointed Artistic Director of Rochas.
In July 2023, his eponymous brand once again showcased its designs in the Official Calendar of Haute Couture Week.
In March 2024, he unveiled his first ready-to-wear collection, solidifying his position between couture and contemporary fashion.
The summer of 2024 marked a turning point with his Couture FW24 show, immersing spectators in a giant Cluedo-inspired setting In. July 2024, during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, he designed the costumes for the “Liberté” tableau. In January 2025, he participated in the Vogue100 dinner, co-organized by Thomas Delage at the Plaza Athénée.
In February 2025, one of his iconic dresses was exhibited at the Louvre Museum as part of the exhibition titled Louvre Couture: Art Objects, Fashion Objects.
The year 2025 marks a strategic shift for his fashion house, with the announcement of exciting new projects in the works, including the celebration of the brand’s fifth anniversary in July. Always in pursuit of innovation, he continues to explore new collaborations and creative horizons.
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Porto MontenegroThe Event
The International Fashion Festival – IFF Porto Montenegro is an annual two-day celebration of summer, style, and luxury. Set against the stunning waterfront of Porto Montenegro, the ultimate superyacht sanctuary on the Adriatic coast, and within the 14th-century old town of Tivat, a jewel of the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor, the festival brings together some of the world’s most prestigious designers in a truly glamorous setting. Founded in 2018 by the event agency Fabrika in collaboration with Porto Montenegro, IFF has quickly become a highlight of the regional fashion calendar, offering a unique blend of fashion, luxury, and Mediterranean spirit.
The Designers
Over the years, the event has featured world-renowned names such as Pierre Cardin, LaQuan Smith, Michael Cinco, Ungaro, Charles de Vilmorin, Genny, Tony Ward and many more. Each showcased their exquisite creations — designs admired by international fashion icons, celebrities, and even royalty for their craftsmanship and creativity.
The festival also attracts leading figures from the global fashion industry, including editors, stylists, brand ambassadors, and influencers, reinforcing its status as one of the most anticipated fashion gatherings in the region and East Europa.
The Leadership
A major new chapter begins this year with Sara Sozzani Maino, Creative Director of Fondazione Sozzani, taking on the role of “Festival President”. She is joined by Giorgia Virzi as “Lead Event Advisor”, whose vision and expertise will continue to shape the festival’s evolution and global reach.
The Experience
Following the runway shows, guests enjoy a series of exclusive VIP cocktail receptions and glamorous after-parties, making this one of the most spectacular events the Adriatic has ever seen.
Next year, the Monte Carlo of the East the next edition of IFF Porto Montenegro promis even more unforgettable moments and exciting surprises.
Fashion Shows
Experience the fashion, art, and style with world-renowned designers who define today's creative culture.
Models
Top ranked models, coming from all over the world, to catwalks on our Iconic Festival.
Red Carpet
The event welcomes stars, young creatives, and industry leaders surrounded by the Marina Bay beauties.
Special Events
Many district spaces guest events from large press activities, exhibitions, exclusive access to fashion initiatives to afterparties.
The Experience
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Jean Paul Gaultier
Designer
Sheikha Hend Al Qassami
Designer
LaQuan Smith
Designer
Michael Cinco
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Locations
Discover the amazing Festival locationsPorto Montenegro is a marina destination with over 240 waterfront residences and an international retail village with over 50 boutiques, restaurants and amenities. Located on a former Austro-Hungarian naval base in the coastal town of Tivat, it sits sheltered within the bay of Kotor, a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Regent Porto Montenegro, the exquisitely designed five-star sea front luxury hotel, located in the heart of the development, is the main host and the hub of the festival. Arched colonnades and shaded terraces await the international press and the festival’s key guests.
Synchro is a fascinating and unique new 2100 square metres, covered location designed for large scale events such as Fashion Shows, Product Launches, Festivals, and Parties. Situated between the Porto Montenegro Yacht Club and Naval Heritage Collection Museum.
At the heart of Porto Montenegro’s superyacht marina, Jetty 1 – with its iconic red and white historic crane
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FABRIKA
Fabrika, owned and lead by Vesna, is a fashion and art event company. She and her fabolous teams will help you during the events and the fashion shows with world renowed designers.
Porto Montenegro
Any Hospitality issues and request will be managed in agreement with Porto Montenegro.
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