cultural force | mercedes-benz fashion week tbilisi

Returning after a four-year hiatus, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi proved that the Georgian capital remains a place where tradition and modernity intersect. Positioned between Europe and Asia, Tbilisi’s storied history – Soviet heritage, brutalist architecture and medieval churches – is deeply intertwined with its contemporary cultural scene, shaped by electronic music, independent art and emerging creative communities. With that said, it’s no surprise that fashion continues to thrive in the city. Taking place from May 7 to 10, the Autumn/Winter 2026 edition of MBFW Tbilisi was packed with runway shows, exhibitions, presentations, dinners, performances and after-parties, spotlighting eleven designers – both established names and up-and-coming talents. The event was also fundamental in platforming Georgian designers to a global audience, with founder Sofia Tchkonia noting that this season stood out “both for the strength of the collections and the way the designers presented them.” Factory Tbilisi served as more than just a backdrop for the four-day programme. The industrial-style complex, with its raw concrete surfaces and lofty open spaces, carried an atmosphere that morphed with each presentation. That tone was established from the opening evening, when Simon Machabeli’s exhibition debuted alongside an installation by Galib Gassanoff. Together, the works transformed the... Read more » The post cultural force | mercedes-benz fashion week tbilisi appeared first on Schön! Magazine.