Organized by Fira de Barcelona with the support of the Ministry of Business and Labour of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week (BBFW) 2025 grew in brands and exhibition area. The event featured 29% more space in the Montjuïc venue, adding Hall 8 to the usual Halls 1, 2 and Plaça de l’Univers, where it placed its catwalk and Fashion Village. From April 23-26, 44 designers showcased their 2026 collections. From April 25-27, the trade show brought together nearly 450 brands, 82% coming from 32 countries, and a buyer program that attracted professionals from strategic markets such as the United States, South Korea, Japan, Australia, China and the Middle East.
The big event of the week, the exclusive Barcelona Bridal Night, featured the iconic Vivienne Westwood, who unveiled the Bridal Collection 2026 in its first ever bridal line fashion show. The gala was held at the emblematic cloister of the University of Barcelona, paying tribute to culture, talent and knowledge.
At the same time, the Montjuïc catwalk gathered some of the most prestigious names on the international bridal fashion scene. Among the most eagerly awaited fashion shows were those of Yolancris, Isabel Sanchis, The Atelier by Jimmy Choo from Malaysia, Wang Feng Couture, from Shanghai, and the French Cymbeline. The Canadian haute couture firm Ines Di Santo debuted 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.
International haute couture shined in the trade show with Vivienne Westwood, Giambattista Valli, Elie Saab, Viktor & Rolf, Stéphane Rolland, Ines Di Santo, Georges Hobeika, Zuhair Murad, Tony Ward, Jenny Packham, Antonio Riva and Reem Acra.
To strengthen its global reach, BBFW streamed its fashion shows both live and on-demand through its website and digital platforms.
