Yerevan Fashion Week 2025 returns this October with an expanded program of runway shows, exhibitions, and creative projects, uniting Armenian and international designers, industry leaders, and global media in the heart of Yerevan.
Dates: October 23–26, 2025
Venue: Meridian Expo Center, 1 Voskerichner St., Yerevan, Armenia
The Fashion and Garment Chamber of Armenia (FGC), in cooperation with Yerevan Municipality and international and local partners, is proud to announce the return of Yerevan Fashion Week, taking place from October 23 to 26, 2025, at the Meridian Expo Center. Officially launched in 2023, the event aims to develop Armenian fashion, increase its recognition on global platforms, and gradually position Yerevan among the cities that host international fashion weeks. Now in its third edition, YFW continues to position Yerevan on the international fashion map, bringing together Armenian and global designers, industry professionals, key opinion leaders and fashion enthusiasts for four days of creativity, dialogue, and inspiration. YFW 2025 will be covered by leading international and local fashion media, including Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, BBC, Le Mile, Fucking Young, White Milano, Tranoi, and others.
Yerevan Fashion Week also has a significant impact on tourism development. The participation of numerous foreign guests, along with their coverage of cultural landmarks, entertainment venues, hospitality, and events, has enhanced Yerevan’s reputation and visibility as an attractive tourist destination. The event stimulates the growth of local production, demonstrating that Yerevan is ready to host and organize events of international standards and can be appealing as a tourist hub from this perspective as well. The results and high audience appreciation of the 2023 and 2024 editions clearly demonstrate the event’s success, laying a strong foundation to ensure its continuity and its mission to present Yerevan year after year as a city of fashion, innovation, and creativity.
What to expect at YFW 2025
This year’s edition will host a broader array of events and international guests than ever before, presenting a program across multiple venues:
- Over 20 Runway Shows: Featuring emerging and established designers from Armenia, UAE, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Moldova, Russia, with collections centered around themes of innovation, sustainability, and cultural expression.
- Fashion Scout Armenia Award: Held in collaboration with the internationally renowned Fashion Scout platform, this award will spotlight emerging Armenian talents and offer finalists the chance to present their work during London Fashion Week and pursue a scholarship at Polimoda, one of Europe’s leading fashion schools. More info
- Fashion Expo Pavilion: A curated exhibition space featuring 60+ Armenian and international brands, designed to foster B2B networking, sales opportunities, and brand visibility through direct engagement with buyers, press, and industry professionals.
- Fashion Talks: A series of panel discussions and masterclasses featuring global experts in styling, fashion photography, sustainable practices, tech & fashion integration, portfolio building, and more.
- Art-Inspired Fashion Exhibition: Hosted at the National Gallery of Armenia, this exhibit will feature works by over 30 designers, each presenting collections inspired by prominent Armenian visual artists.
- Special Projects & Collaborations: Including showcases by regional hubs CRELAB Tavush and Kotayk, the Pepsi x YFW fashion competition, and the Denim Cycle sustainable fashion show.
- Events & After-Parties: A series of exclusive social gatherings, cocktail receptions, and private parties designed to cultivate connections between local and international guests, designers, and media representatives.
Beyond fashion, YFW plays a significant role in promoting cultural tourism and enhancing Armenia’s profile on the global stage. The event draws a diverse international audience whose experiences - from historical landmarks and contemporary arts to local cuisine and hospitality - contribute to Yerevan’s growing appeal as an emerging lifestyle and travel destination. YFW also stimulates the local creative economy, showcasing Armenia’s capacity to host world-class events and support homegrown talent in reaching new markets. The success of YFW in 2023 and 2024, reflected in strong attendance and global industry interest, shows the event’s growing potential.
About the Fashion and Garment Chamber of Armenia
Founded in 2017, the FGCA serves as a central organization supporting the development of Armenia’s fashion and apparel industry. Representing over 200 designers, brands, manufacturers, and sector professionals, FGCA’s mission is to strengthen the industry’s creative and business capacities through innovation, international collaboration, and strategic development, ensuring that Armenian fashion is represented both locally and globally with distinction.
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Contact:
Elen Manukyan
Co-founder & Team Leader
Fashion and Garment of Armenia NGO
Email: armfashion.designchamber@gmail.com
Website: fdc.am
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