#SEPTEMBERISSUE: WARSAW FASHION WEEK

 

“Because Who Said the Vistula Can’t Have a Runway?”

Ah, Warsaw… a city once associated with queues outside Zara, now rubbing shoulders with the front row elite and fashionistas draped head-to-toe in obscure Berlin designers no one dares pronounce. And finally, the moment has arrived: Warsaw Fashion Week – yes, you read that right – the Polish capital now has its very own fashion week. Bravo, us.

Between September 4 and 6, 2025, Warsaw will transform into a sequin-strewn battlefield of style. The event – according to the official announcements – will take place at the sleek Ms Mermaid Conference Center on the Vistula River, but… here comes the plot twist, quite literally. Whispers from impeccably dressed circles suggest that the main shows may in fact be staged in the courtyard of the Royal Castle. Because if we’re doing fashion, we might as well do it royally. Literally.

But that’s not even the juiciest part.

Apparently – and please, put down the caviar – Anna Wintour herself, the high priestess of fashion, the woman who can end careers or launch empires with a single glance, may be a special guest. Yes, THE Anna Wintour. Rumor has it, she might already be tracing a route through Central Europe in search of “Warszawa.” If that’s true, even the Met Gala might feel a little nervous.

Organizers are keeping their lips sealed. Everything is wrapped in a veil of mystery — and most likely the very expensive scent of niche perfume. So far, we only know this: Warsaw Fashion Week has officially made its way onto the FashionWeekOnline calendar, right next to New York and Milan. The rest? That’s gossip for backstage whispers and speculation among those with access to PR mailing lists.

Meanwhile, the event’s official website has released a preliminary schedule for September:

Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Designer Avenue:

The opening day focuses on the showroom zone. “High Fashion for Everyone” is a vibrant fashion fair where Polish designers will showcase their standout creations — according to the official event description.

Friday, September 5 – A Day for Slow Fashion:

The second day is dedicated to slow fashion, featuring sustainable brands, conscious design, and labels that know style doesn’t have to cost the planet.

Saturday, September 6 – The Grand Finale:

Day three is all about the main runway show, featuring the top names in Polish fashion. Invitation-only (and ticketed, of course), this is the most anticipated moment of WFW. “We are honored to present Poland’s most exceptional designers — and that’s not all… more surprises to come!” organizers tease.

Are we ready for a weeklong invasion of oversized blazers, micro-bags, and sunglasses bigger than your favorite influencer’s ego? Probably not. But we’ll all be there anyway – even if just to post a selfie with the hashtag #WFW, pretending it’s completely normal that Anna Wintour is sipping champagne beneath King Sigismund’s Column.

And if anyone still doubts that Warsaw can shine brighter than the camera flashes at a Balenciaga show – well, it’s high time they caught up. Because when the Polish capital steps onto the world’s fashion stage, the only question isn’t if, but what to wear.