The Metropoles Fair gives a new meaning to fashion in Brasilia with two successful events

After a period of no major fashion events in Brasilia, Capitals It has been strengthened Fashion market The Federal Capital with two projects. this year, Metropolis Fashion and Design Festival (MDF)designed and produced by Fashion columnist Ilka Maria Estevãohas reached its third edition, with packed days of free activities and pieces for sale at the National Museum. Recently, the city has gained strength Platform MetropolisWith fashion shows and a multi-day programme.

Come and find out how the two events gave a new meaning to fashion in the Federal District!

Stairs of the National Theater in the Metropoles Catwalk

From Brasilia to Brazil and back

The two events differ in format, but are similar in their goal of moving the Federal District market and giving a new meaning to fashion in Brasilia. in case Metropolis Fashion and Design Festival, taking place for the first time in 2022From the inside out, as a showcase for Brazil of talents and institutions in this sector that deserve to be highlighted in the capital.

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Already in Metropoles Catwalk, it was the turn of national fashion to be present on the catwalkwith well-known designer brands, who showcased alongside established and rising names in Brasilia’s fashion scene. Invited by multiple prestigious brands Quadra, Maria, Jeté, Magrella and Hills, the event welcomed Guto Carvalhoneto, Aluf, Gloria Coelho, Reinaldo Lourenço and Le Blog, brands from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Click from the Metropolis Fashion and Design Festival 2025, held at the National Museum of the Republic, in Brasilia (DF), from 21 to 23 May

This event, along with the Metropoles Catwalk, made Brasilia a fashion powerhouse

Audience at the first night of Metropoles Catwalk shows, at Teatro Nacional Claudio Santoro, on November 5

Metropolis Fashion and Design Festival

Building on her career as a columnist for Metropoles magazine, Ilca Maria Estevão at MFDF has fostered the fulfillment of her personal dream. After working content frames like Brasilia fashion and beyond standardswhich aims to highlight talent from Brasilia, which is often invisible, the project takes shape through a cultural program that combines fashion, art, music and gastronomy.

In a festival format, three editions of the event have been held so far, at the National Museum of the Republic: in October 2022, September 2023, and most recently in May this year. With intention Strengthening DF’s creative sceneThe event provided the opportunity for a selection of the city’s creatives, brands and thrift stores to showcase products for free to an audience of fashion lovers – and opened registrations for companies interested in participating in the 2026 edition.

MFDF debuted in 2022 and has had two versions since then. Here, a record of the last outdoor zone, held in May

The event was held at the National Museum of the Republic, with fashion and design exhibitors inside, and cultural programs outside

The event stage brought together musical highlights for all tastes

In addition to the exhibiting companies The event also included a food hall, musical performances, and a program that included workshops and dialogue sessions on various topics related to artistic methods – Always know what fashion is made (or trendy) in the federal capital. In this way, it served as a seed for the project that would later be born and added: Platform Metropolis.

One of several MFDF 2025 workshops

A conversation circle at MFDF, and in the upper right corner, exhibitions of the Sacramound and Cephy brands

Audience in the dining hall for the 2025 edition

Platform Metropolis

Strengthening the weight of the federal capital as a fashion center, over the course of five days First edition of Metropolis Catwalk It marks one of the first major events at the Claudio Santoro National Theater after its reopening at the end of 2024 in the format Soft opening. In the space, previously deactivated for a decade, the lobby of the Sala Villa-Lobos was the scene of crowded parades (Also broadcast live on YouTube)Conversation circles and exhibitions.

In addition to big names such as Joto Carvalhonito, Alof, Gloria Coelho, and Reynaldo Lourençolocal companies such as LUCILA, Letícia Gonzaga, Bernardo Rostand, Sergio Calado, Amek, Sun Rose, Lago and Dane-se crossed the event platform, in an organization that moves between different styles and proposals. All with the common mission of transforming clothing into a gesture of expression and authenticity. not to mention Internationally prominent models Who have modeled for some brands, such as Isabeli Fontana, Caroline Trentini, Tai de Mello Poverim, Cassia Avila, among others.

The Metropoles Catwalk platform has welcomed brands with different aesthetic proposals

This event was one of the biggest at Teatro Nacional Claudio Santoro since the space reopened in Soft opening

The models who walked the runway for Brasilia-based brand Lago, which works on beachwear and casual fashion with a twist.

From November 3 to 7, the program included marches and dialogue sessions Workshop Platform technician For models and Three exhibitions: Construction dressed by designer Giotto Carvalhonito; Redefining curves, with pieces by designer Giulia Theofilou; and Corpo-Objeto, with accessories from the brands Mon Pair, Barbara, Studio Drèa and Mil Linhas.

the Platform Metropolis It was implemented by the Inpras Institute in partnership with Capitals With the support of the Secretariat of Tourism, the Secretariat of Culture of the Federal District and Banco BRB.

The Metropoles Catwalk crowd is attentive to the local brand Louback

The Redefining Curves exhibition is one of three exhibitions on display at the first edition of the event

“Color, Feeling and Freedom” Conversation Circle on November 6th

Future fashion

With reinforcement MFDF and Metropolis Catwalk, fashion in Brasilia It rises to a new level, from a local unit to the center of the Brazilian fashion market. To follow every step of this new moment, stay tuned Ilca Maria Estevão column on the Metropoles Gate And by Instagram, on the profile @ilcamaria.estevao.

Take the opportunity to check out the clicks from the Metropoles Catwalk, with world-famous models at the fashion shows on November 5:

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