Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
Fashion Show
Each year, the MOME Textile Design programme provides the Hungarian fashion scene with the latest generation of talents, whose concepts are presented to the world in a grand fashion show and exhibition in line with the best practices of major international fashion schools.
After the tremendous success of last year’s event, the MOME Fashion Show returns this year, giving graduating students an opportunity to show off their work to professional partners of the university,
fashion industry professionals, members of the fashion press, and diplomatic service guests, in addition to the general public.
Student projects
The collection builds on Carl Jung’s theory of archetypes, exploring the contrast between Persona and Shadow, as well as the duality of Anima and Animus. Woven materials and upholstery techniques give visual form to these emotional pairings and unconscious aspects through distinctive structures and silhouettes.
The collection is built on the parallel between the way an island is shaped by the weather and the way people are shaped by external influences. Presented as a book of patterns, it reflects key turning points in the designer’s life. Each motif stands on its own, yet together they form a coherent whole.
Drawing on the tradition of ikat weaving, the collection seeks harmony between contemporary and traditional approaches. Exploring the relationship between structure and pattern, it creates woven surfaces where composition is defined by the weave itself.
The collection is an attempt to make emotions visible by expressing inner anxiety and its release through garments. Textures and silhouettes mirror changing states of mind, while also tracing the path toward self-acceptance and personal freedom.
The collection seeks to visualise the body as a prison and the soul as something trapped within, based on personal experience of living with Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome. Made using moulds taken from the designer’s own body and combined with X-ray imagery, the latex garments hug the body like a second skin.
The masterwork embodies envy through the costumes of three fictional humanoid characters. Masks and outfits portray envy as a force that distorts identity and body image, reflecting deep-seated internal conflicts.
The collection takes inspiration from the way corals respond to environmental threats – not only by bleaching but also by losing their structural integrity. Created using a custom thermochromic pigment developed by the designer, the fabric and bag collection captures this vulnerability and silent appeal for help.
The collection follows a personal narrative, tracing the stages of identity crisis and cultural shock through the designer’s contrasting experiences of Transylvania, Budapest and London. The garments follow the phases of stress and assimilation, carrying the emotional and environmental imprints of each city.
Representing the phenomenon of hyperpersonalisation, the collection is based on the designer’s close observation of her own creative process, exploring how artificial intelligence and the online marketplace influence the creation of an authentic work.
The masterwork explores the social bond and visual similarities between humans and dogs through a coat collection. Each piece reflects the character of a dog breed, expressing the connection between dog and owner through physical appearance.
The project explores the material imprint of memory through cyanotype and screen printing. The textile and clothing collection features abstracted images of objects associated with different people and moments in life, capturing the way memories fade, blur, and endure, all at once.
The collection draws parallels between the white figures of Hungarian folk traditions and the stages of a fictional woman’s life journey. In addition to charting the cyclical transformation of female identity, the knitwear series presents a contemporary interpretation of tradition, and explores themes of metamorphosis and collective memory.
The collection explores the aesthetics of cuteness through unique characters, presenting its diversity along with the various motivations, psychological factors, and social attitudes behind dressing in a cute style.
Created as a symbol of inner peace and spiritual retreat, the collection brings together elements of Eastern and Western cultures. Blending tradition and modernity, the design incorporates motifs drawn from Hinduism and sacred spaces.
The collection critically explores the tension between female and male perspectives, combining digital and handcrafted techniques. Through algorithmic culture and 3D printing, the designer creates new narratives that seek to challenge the objectification of the body.
The collection explores the emotions of isolation and connection, inspired by the recurring movement patterns in Pina Bausch’s iconic performance Café Müller. Woven textiles and soft forms express contact and withdrawal at the same time, with every gesture and fold creating a new shared shape – an island where movement and material meet.
The collection explores the relationship between solitude and artistic expression, with the island as a symbol of retreat. Handcrafted structures and distinctive textures create a bridge between the designer and the viewer, expressing personal identity and the need for introspection.
The light installation draws inspiration from the craft of traditional button makers and passementerie artisans, as well as the phenomenon of desire paths, exploring the relationship between space and human presence. LED lights responding to visitors’ movements create an interactive dialogue between art and audience.
The title refers to a liminal, intangible state of identity and self-reflection – a sense of “being nowhere”, suspended between past and future, when one is no longer who they were, yet not who they will become. Forms and patterns inspired by nature are integral to the work, embodying the designer’s own experience of continuous transformation.
This collection explores the spatial and visual possibilities of the Möbius strip’s endless transformation. Continuous contours blur the lines between start and finish, as a reflection of the process of pseudo-change. The garments loop back into themselves, existing as both static and moving systems.
The collection conjures a dreamlike, romantic atmosphere, evoking the inner world we often retreat into to escape the harshness of reality. The garments echo the vividness and childlike curiosity of this inner world, giving imagination free rein.
The textiles in the masterwork are built around the concepts of submersion, absorption, and atmosphere. Created using Jacquard technique, the fabrics explore the intricate world of natural dyeing and the environmental factors that influence it.
The collection exudes female strength and confidence by reworking classic elements of men’s tailoring, expressed in sculptural silhouettes, pronounced shoulders, and distorted suit patterns, exploring the balance between power dressing and femininity.
Crafted with diverse tulle techniques, the collection radiates a sense of joy and invigoration, inspired by an imagined sanctuary – a dreamlike garden filled with flowers and water. Playful silhouettes and inventive use of materials add variety and vibrancy to the garments.
The collection draws on the folk legends of Szigetköz, particularly the motifs of Fairy Island, inspired by the fae, young men setting out to seek their fortune, and mystical creatures of fairy tales. Its forms and details reflect the intersections between traditional narrative and contemporary visual language.
The collection explores questions about individual design behaviour and practice through schema therapy and schema modes. Different personality types are expressed in various forms, textures, and fabric manipulations, highlighting patterns of behaviour and emotional dynamics.
The collection draws a parallel between mythological sirens and dominatrices, through shared themes of seduction, strength, and control. Built around the designer’s experimental rope structures, the contemporary accessories took shape as headpieces and neckpieces charged with symbolic power.
The collection draws a parallel between geological phenomena and human emotions, interpreting island formation – from volcanic eruptions to tectonic shifts – as metaphors for the landscape of feelings. Volcanic eruptions are associated with anger, the force of water with calmer states, and tectonic movement with the gradual process of learning.
Inspired by the calm of Szürkő Island, this collection blends softly enveloping knits and motifs drawn from nature. The garments and accessories bring the harmony of the natural world to everyday city life, offering a comforting cocoon to support mental well-being.
The open-source design-driven collection draws on the early 2000s internet aesthetic and the knowledge-sharing practices of online craft communities and platforms. The knitted and crocheted garments embody both analogue and digital forms of craftsmanship.
Exploring the concept of terra incognita, or “unknown lands”, the collection draws on the fantastical creatures depicted on medieval and early modern maps to create contemporary garments. It combines both digital and traditional craft techniques, such as embroidery.
The collection captures the concept of deep adaptation in visual form, with straps, harnesses, and lacing used as metaphors for resilience, symbolising the archetype of survival.
The collection explores the ever-shifting nature of human connection – the constant ebb and flow of closeness and withdrawal. Hand-painted magnetic garments and iron body jewellery embody the physical and emotional tension of attraction and repulsion, reflecting the natural interplay of permanence and change.
Professional leads
Fashion Show history
MOME’s Textile Design programme and its predecessor have been training outstanding professionals for nearly 110 years, many of whom receive international accolades even while at university and go on to become sought-after designers. Our alumni include acclaimed textile and fashion industry professionals such as Noémi Ferenczy, Barbara Léber, Bori Tóth, Anikó Manier Németh, Dóra Konsánszky, Réka Vágó, Emília Anda, András Tóth, Attila Godena-Juhász and Eszter Füzes, Dalma Dévényi, Tibor Kiss and the list goes on. After graduation, students join major global labels including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chloé, Balenciaga, Vetements, Acne Studios, Proenza Schooler, Marc Cain, Adidas, Nike, Burton or North Face, as well as Hungarian fashion brands such as Nanushka, Aeron, Nubu, Tomcsányi or The Four.
News
What place do folklore, climate protection, or isolation have on the runway? What does fashion and fashion design mean to Gen Z? How are the centres and peripheries of the fashion industry shifting in the 21st century? These are just some of the questions explored at this year’s MOME Fashion Show through collections reflecting the latest design thinking and a series of special accompanying events.
Kiváló fiatal grafikusoknak köszönhetően született meg a MOME Fashion Show egyedi pezsgőjének arculata. A MOME Fashion Show és a kapcsolódó kiállítás minden évben a hazai divatipar és kreatív szakma egyik várva várt eseménye, hiszen itt mutatkozik be a MOME legújabb textiltervezőgenerációja. Az alkalom méltó ünneplésére készítette el a Garamvári Szőlőbirtok az egyetem első saját, limitált szériás pezsgőjét. A MOME Fashion Show élménye így a pezsgős poharakban is egyedi ízzel köszön majd vissza.
What does it mean to be a responsible fashion designer, and what role does education play in this regard? What influences are most apparent in the work of the latest generation of designers? Each year, the Fashion and Textile Design programme at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) hosts a Fashion Show, showcasing the work of its graduating students and alumni which not only hold aesthetic value but also convey powerful social and cultural messages. This time, the entire visual concept of the show was designed by students, while the alumni community is represented by the latest collection of the THEFOUR brand, which has recently opened their own store.
This year’s Fashion Show, debuting the latest generation of fashion and textile designers of the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) concluded with resounding success, drawing a full house twice in a row. In keeping with its traditions of and in sync with international fashion week calendars, MOME organised its unusual fashion event and exhibition in the first week of November, once again attracting a great deal of interest. The creations of the young designers this year were inspired by the circularity of life and materials, with a focus on recycled and biodegradable materials.
What characterises the latest works, design approach, and interests of the new designer generation? We asked head of the MOME Fashion and Textile Design MA programme and founder of KELE Clothing Ildikó Kele, as well as our teacher and designer of the TOMCSANYI clothing brand Dóra Tomcsányi about the upcoming MOME Fashion Show.
Deep, sensitive, fresh – In sync with international fashion week calendars, top fashion and textile designer talents will claim the limelight in early October at the two-day traditional MOME Fashion Show on the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) Campus. The new generation has also been greatly influenced by global developments such as the energy and climate crisis, resulting in a strong focus on sustainability, innovative new materials, diversity, and inclusion in their works.
What inspires the textile and fashion designers of the future? What form and colour schemes does the new designer generation use in their latest works? The fashion show, organised under the direction of head of MOME’s Fashion and Textile Design MA and founder of KELE Clothing Ildikó Kele and our teacher Dóra Tomcsányi, once again gave a glimpse into the creative work at the Fashion and Textile Design MA of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design.
Sponsors
This year’s MOME Fashion Show will be complemented by a special choreography, courtesy of the Hungarian Dance University.
Concept: Katalin Lőrinc
Barabás Péter
Bálint Hanna
Belicza Bianka
Gueli Sophy
Kiricza Bence
Kochis Réka
Mátyók Lilla
Nagy Enikő
Réthy Dorka
Schlosser Ilona
Számadó Léna
Vályi Orsolya
Walter Leon
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