International Fashion Designers Festival
Three days of runway shows and competition for emerging designers in the historic center of Dinan
2026
About International Fashion Designers Festival
Every year, the International Fashion Designers Festival gathers young designers in Dinan to compete before a jury of industry professionals, using the Théâtre des Jacobins and the streets of the historic center as their stage. For three days in October, the medieval town transforms into a fashion hub, featuring collection showcases, outdoor runway shows, and a gala evening.
International Fashion Designers Festival — edition 2026
The thirtieth edition brings together competing designers before a jury chaired by Nelly-Claire Rodi, founder of the Nelly Rodi agency. The program features a mix of collection exhibitions, outdoor runway shows, and a gala evening at the Théâtre des Jacobins.
Programme International Fashion Designers Festival 2026
Friday, October 9th
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM — Public exhibition of the competing designers' collections · Théâtre des Jacobins
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Public talk and meet-and-greet · Salle Charles Duclos, Dinan Town Hall
- 7:30 PM — Official opening evening with Mayor Didier Lechien and the jury · Théâtre des Jacobins (invitation only)
- 9:30 PM — Fashion and gastronomy evening with dinner buffet · Hôtel d'Avaugour (invitation only)
Saturday, October 10th
- 10:30 AM — Public exhibition of the collections opens · Théâtre des Jacobins
- 3:00 PM — "Fashion in the Street" runway show · Place de la Résistance
- 4:00 PM — Runway show · Steps of the Théâtre des Jacobins
- 4:30 PM — Official festival inauguration and jury introduction · Théâtre des Jacobins
- 5:00 PM — Competition runway show · Théâtre des Jacobins
- 6:30 PM — Jury deliberation (private)
- 8:00 PM — Cocktail dinner (invitation only)
- 9:30 PM — Partner presentations and awards ceremony · Théâtre des Jacobins (invitation only)
- 11:00 PM — Closing party (invitation only)
Sunday, October 11th
- 11:00 AM — Public exhibition of the collections opens · Théâtre des Jacobins
- 5:30 PM — Festival closing
Founded in 1993 by Dominique Damien Réhel, the festival was originally held in Dinard before moving to Dinan in 2013. It celebrates its 30th edition in 2026 under the jury presidency of Nelly-Claire Rodi, founder of the Nelly Rodi agency.
The program includes an exhibition of the competing collections at the Théâtre des Jacobins, a public conference, street runway shows at the Place de la Résistance and on the theater steps, followed by a gala evening and awards ceremony.
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