AVANTGARDISTA 2026

These are no ordinary capes

October 17, 2026 | Munich

On October 17, 2026, AVANTGARDISTA returns – extraordinary, sensual, and uncompromisingly creative.

International designers and independent labels present their visions ranging from Avant-Garde Couture, Latex, Leather, Metal, Fetish Fashion, and experimental design. Models, performers, hair and make-up artists, photographers, and artists come together to create a shared staged production.

But AVANTGARDISTA is much more than a fashion show. Rooted in the fetish scene, it combines fashion, art, craftsmanship, performance, and community into a world where individuality doesn’t need an explanation.

Look forward to extraordinary collections, bold talents, surprising performances, and an evening full of encounters and creative energy.

Save the Date: October 17, 2026

More information on designers, the program, and tickets will follow shortly.

AVANTGARDISTA – Beyond Fashion. A Movement.

Where Rebels Create Beauty.

THE VOICE OF AVANTGARDISTA 2026

Na’Eve

Na’Eve brings glamour, drag, and pure stage energy to the grand stage of AVANTGARDISTA 2026 — as a charismatic host, she guides you through a night full of fashion, art, performance, and extraordinary personalities.

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The first designers for AVANTGARDISTA 2026 have been announced:

From extraordinary couture and latex fashion to eventwear and hand-painted wearable art: In 2026, AVANTGARDISTA once again brings together diverse creative signatures on one runway.

MISS DIFFY

THE LOUSSINE

sigrid LATEX

Diamond Dresses – Cihan Güneş

LORAND LAJOS

Alla Kovtun

Alla Kovtun

Fernando Berlin

More designers will be announced shortly.

OUR MODELS 2026

Discover all models of AVANTGARDISTA 2026 at a glance.

View Model Gallery.

Anastasia Žmaher

An extraordinary singer, a true stage diva, and a voice full of passion, elegance, and emotion.

Anastasia combines powerful live vocals with a captivating stage presence and that very special charisma that doesn’t need explaining – it needs to be experienced.

Insights from AVANTGARDISTA 2025

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Frank Becker
Die AVANTGARDISTA ist seit 2017 mehr als nur eine Modenschau: Sie ist ein kreativer Freiraum für ungewöhnliche Mode, Vielfalt und gelebte Andersartigkeit. Hier verschmelzen Couture, Kunst und Subkultur zu einem Erlebnis, das inspiriert und Grenzen sprengt. Gründer Christian Eberle hat damit eine Bühne geschaffen, auf der Designer:innen, Künstler:innen und Visionär:innen ihre Ideen ohne Kompromisse zeigen können.