48H Maisons de Mode
The celebration of fashion and creation in Lille
About 48H Maisons de Mode
Organized by the Maisons de Mode label, a fashion and lifestyle talent accelerator based in Lille and Roubaix, the 48H Maisons de Mode is the fashion event of the Lille back-to-school season. For a weekend in September at the Gare Saint-Sauveur, this creation festival brings together 15,000 to 17,000 visitors for spectacular fashion shows, pop-up stores by young designers, exhibitions, interactive workshops, and festive evenings. A showcase for young French creation, 48H Maisons de Mode is a unique event that democratizes fashion and makes it accessible to the general public.
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48H Maisons de Mode: Fashion Celebrated in Lille
For over ten years, 48H Maisons de Mode has transformed the Gare Saint-Sauveur into a temporary temple of fashion and creation. This emblematic event of the Lille cultural season, organized by the Maisons de Mode label, offers an entire weekend dedicated to discovering young fashion and lifestyle designers.
A Spectacular Fashion Show
The highlight of 48H Maisons de Mode is its fashion show, a carefully staged fashion spectacle presenting the collections of designers supported by Maisons de Mode. This show attracts several thousand spectators and is a key moment in Lille's cultural life.
An Immersive Fashion Experience
Beyond the fashion show, 48H offers a complete program:
- Pop-up stores: around thirty young designer brands set up their pop-up stores, allowing the public to purchase pieces they love directly.
- Exhibitions: artistic and photographic installations related to fashion and contemporary creation.
- Interactive workshops: customization, upcycling, introduction to styling and sewing, meetings with designers.
- Fashion parties: festive evenings to extend the fashion experience in a musical atmosphere.
Maisons de Mode: A Talent Accelerator
Maisons de Mode is a unique initiative in France, based in Lille and Roubaix, that supports young fashion and lifestyle designers in developing their brands. Residencies, professional support, networking, and events: Maisons de Mode offers a complete ecosystem for emerging talents in French fashion.
A Public Event
With 15,000 to 17,000 visitors at each edition, 48H Maisons de Mode succeeds in making fashion accessible and festive. Far from the elitist codes of Fashion Weeks, the event is aimed at all fashion enthusiasts, from passionate individuals to casual strollers, in the warm and industrial atmosphere of the Gare Saint-Sauveur.
48H Maisons de Mode — edition 2026
The 48H Maisons de Mode returns in September 2026 at the Gare Saint-Sauveur for a weekend dedicated to young fashion and lifestyle creation. Fashion shows, pop-up stores, workshops, and parties are on the program.
2026 Edition
The 48H Maisons de Mode returns in September 2026 at the Gare Saint-Sauveur. An entire weekend dedicated to fashion and creation, with a spectacular fashion show, pop-up stores by young designers, exhibitions, and interactive workshops.
Highlights 48H Maisons de Mode 2026
Highlights for 2026
- Dates: September 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)
- Location: Gare Saint-Sauveur, Lille
- Fashion show, pop-up stores, workshops
- Free access
Prices 48H Maisons de Mode 2026
Practical information — 48H Maisons de Mode
Practical Information
Access and Transport
By Metro: "Lille Grand Palais" or "Mairie de Lille" station, line 2. A few minutes' walk to Gare Saint-Sauveur.
By Train: From Lille Flandres or Lille Europe, 15 minutes on foot or metro line 2.
By Car: Paid parking nearby (parking Petit Paradis, parking Grand Palais).
Location
Gare Saint-Sauveur, Boulevard Jean-Baptiste Lebas, 59000 Lille.
Prices
Access to the festival is generally free. The fashion show may require registration or a specific ticket. Evening fashion parties are ticketed. Check the website for prices for each edition.
Practical Tips
- The fashion show is the highlight of the weekend, arrive early to get a good spot.
- Budget for the pop-up stores, designer pieces are often limited editions.
- Workshops are open to everyone, with no prerequisites.
- Follow Maisons de Mode's social media for program and designer announcements.
Accessibility
Gare Saint-Sauveur is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Exhibition and fashion show spaces are designed for wheelchair access. Adapted restrooms are available on site.
Accommodation
Gare Saint-Sauveur is located in the heart of Lille. Numerous hotels, youth hostels, and short-term rentals are available nearby. Lille Flandres and Lille Europe stations are a 15-minute walk away, facilitating stays from Paris or Brussels by TGV.
Food and Drink
Food and drink areas are set up within the event. The Gare Saint-Sauveur area also boasts many trendy restaurants, brasseries, and cafes to extend the fashion experience with a friendly meal or an evening cocktail.
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Where does it take place — 48H Maisons de Mode
Gare Saint-Sauveur
Boulevard Jean-Baptiste Lebas, 59000 Lille