Organised by Fira de Barcelona with the support of the Ministry of Business and Labour of the Generalitat de Catalunya, BBFW 2025 grows in brands and exhibition area. The event wfeatures 29% more space in the Montjuïc venue, adding to Hall 8 to the usual Halls 1, 2 and Plaça de l’Univers, where it will place its catwalk and Fashion Village. From April 23 to 26, 44 designers will showcase their 2026 collections. At the same time, from April 25 to 27, the trade show will bring together nearly 450 brands from 32 countries, becoming the epicentre of business for professionals in the industry.
During a press conference held today at the Maymanta restaurant of the Grand Hyatt Barcelona hotel, the Director of the event, Albasarà Caro, said “we will hold the most important bridal fashion event organized so far. BBFW is no longer just a tradeshow, it goes far beyond. It is the quintessential meeting point for the industry, creativity overflows and new alliances and opportunities are forged for all the players in the industry”.
Gateway to the world
The big event of the week, the exclusive Barcelona Bridal Night, will feature the iconic Vivienne Westwood, who will unveil the Bridal Collection 2026 in its first ever bridal line fashion show. The gala will be held at the emblematic cloister of the University of Barcelona, paying tribute to culture, talent and knowledge.
Brigitte Stepputtis, Director of Design, Haute Couture and Brides at Vivienne Westwood, took part live online in the press conference and stated that “this event, an international benchmark and recognized for celebrating the art and innovation in bridal fashion, seems to us the perfect setting for our first show dedicated exclusively to brides. Although we are not a bridal brand in essence – said Stepputtis – we are deeply proud of our trajectory and our bridal collections. Participating in the Bridal Night represents a unique opportunity to pay tribute to our legacy and the craftsmanship that defines each of our designs. It is a very special moment for the firm, and we are happy to share it in collaboration with BBFW.”
At the same time, the Montjuïc catwalk will gather some of the most prestigious names on the international bridal fashion scene. Among the most eagerly awaited fashion shows are those of Yolancris, Isabel Sanchis, The Atelier by Jimmy Choo from Malaysia, Wang Feng Couture, which brings its eclectic and avant-garde vision of fashion from Shanghai, or the French Cymbeline. The prestigious Canadian haute couture firm Ines Di Santo will debut in the show program, joining designers such as Sophie et Voilà , Joli Poli, Serina, Katy Corso, Yuliia Lobachóva Couture, Woná Concept & Eva Lendel and Agnieszka Swiatly, among many others.
Networking and business center
BBFW reaffirms itself as the active core of the industry’s international business, with 82% of firms coming from 32 countries and a buyer program that will attract professionals from strategic markets such as the United States, South Korea, Japan, Australia, China and the Middle East.
The tradeshow will include every brand taking part in the catwalk shows and many others that set trends, such as the Catalan brands specialising in high-end dresses Tot-Hom and Cortana, Madrid-based The 2nd Skin Co., showcasing delicate and handmade designs, or Temperley London and Sassi Holford who will bring their unmistakable British stamp.
The event will also welcome the Australian Mariana Hardwick and Grace Loves Lace, famous for its commitment to sustainability. In addition, leading American firms such as Justin Alexander, Morilee and Allure, together with European brands such as Savannah Miller, Halo & Co, and Demetrios, will present their proposals, adding stylistic variety and creative richness to the tradeshow as a whole.
International haute couture, on the other hand, will shine in the Showroom Area, one of the most exclusive spaces of the event. For the first time, in this edition, Vivienne Westwood will join a top-tier line-up that includes Giambattista Valli, Elie Saab, Viktor & Rolf, Stéphane Rolland, Ines Di Santo, Georges Hobeika, Zuhair Murad, Tony Ward, Jenny Packham, Antonio Riva and Reem Acra, ratifying BBFW 2025 as the must-attend event for the bridal fashion elite.
Promotion of local talent
To support local creativity and craftsmanship, Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2025 will feature ‘The Edit’ in its trade show, an enclave dedicated to new proposals and workshops that preserve tradition and craftsmanship that, like Clay Moss with his exquisite handmade ceramic jewelry, will be the protagonists of this showcase of innovation. Under the name ‘The Edit Barcelona’, this same space will include a special area for Catalan designer firms who will also have a leading role on the catwalk such as Andrea Lalanza, with its commitment to customization; Immaclé, with its timeless elegance; the atelier of Anna Cabané, as well as Mariano Moreno, Lorena Panea or Marta Martà -who celebrates her tenth anniversary-, strengthening BBFW’s commitment to the promotion of Catalan talent and contemporary craftsmanship.
Barcelona Bridal & Fashion Awards: the excellence of the industry
Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2025 will host the third edition of the Barcelona Bridal & Fashion Awards, the prestigious awards that recognise innovation and creativity in the bridal industry. Its categories include Best Wedding Dress, Best Collection and Best Image Campaign, as well as five honorary awards that pay tribute to the trajectory and contribution of key brands and designers in the industry. Selected by a jury of 22 international experts, the awards will be presented at an exclusive gala on the night of April 26th, hosted by the charismatic Randy Fenoli, one of the most recognized personalities on American television in the bridal field.
On the other hand, several brands support Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week as sponsors, bringing value and excellence to every detail of the event. Kevin Murphy and M.A.C. responsible of hair styling and make-up, while the Grand Hyatt Barcelona and the Almanac act as collaborating hotels. Fever Tree signs the official cocktail bar, and Clau&Chloe and Mafesa take care of the furniture in key spaces. Porsche offers the transfer service to the Bridal Night, Losberger de Boer supplies the tent of the Trade Lounge, and Sisley provides special care through its exclusive treatments backstage and in the VIP Room.
To strengthen its global reach, BBFW will stream its fashion shows both live and on-demand through its website and digital platforms. This initiative will not only boost the visibility of the event but will also serve as an inspiration for future brides around the world and allow them to discover first-hand the most exclusive and influential collections.
Barcelona, April 9th 2025