Fashion Under the Stars

A runway under the sky of Isola del Liri

Fashion Under the Stars is the summer fashion night in Isola del Liri, one of the most picturesque towns in the province of Frosinone, in the heart of the Ciociaria region and southern Lazio. For one night, the historic town squares become an open-air runway where collections of bridal and formal wear created by local ateliers and fashion professionals are showcased.

The event title changes from year to year—Moda Estate in 2025, Fashion Under the Stars in 2026—but the formula remains the same: elegance, sartorial craftsmanship, and entertainment in an unparalleled urban setting. Isola del Liri is, in fact, the only Italian city crossed by a waterfall that plunges directly into the town center, providing a stunning natural backdrop for the evening.

What to expect on the runway

The heart of the event is the fashion show: bridal gowns, formal dresses, and unique creations presented by local ateliers, accompanied by lighting, live music, and choreography. Alongside the models, the evening features dance performances by professional dancers and entertainment hosted by television personalities.

• Bridal fashion show featuring Ciociaria ateliers
• Formal collections and wedding accessories
• Dance performances including classical, modern, and Latin American styles
• Special guests from the world of entertainment and television
• Artistic direction with attention to detail, live music, and light shows

An event born from a women's association

The event is promoted by the L'Essenza delle Donne association, with the support of the Isola del Liri municipal administration, specifically councilor Camilla Di Cocco, alongside Pontecorvo councilor Vanessa Pretola. The artistic direction for the 2026 edition was entrusted to Geremia Di Massa. The project was born with a dual goal: to promote the local artisanal and commercial fabric—tailors, ateliers, clothing stores, hairdressers, florists—and to offer the city a high-quality summer event open to everyone.

Isola del Liri, the City of the Waterfall

With just over nine thousand inhabitants, Isola del Liri owes its unique appearance to the Liri River, which splits into two branches to form the famous Great Waterfall, about thirty meters high, cascading at the foot of the Boncompagni-Viscogliosi castle. The city's paper and textile industry grew around this waterfall, and today the same scenery serves as the natural stage for summer events. Fashion nights have been held both along Via Roma and the Waterfall Bridge and in Piazza Boncompagni, at the foot of the castle.

A summer of events

Fashion Under the Stars is part of the broader summer calendar in Isola del Liri, which brings concerts, food festivals, theatrical performances, and family events to the city between June and September. The fashion show, traditionally held between late June and early July, effectively kicks off the season of outdoor evening events and attracts audiences from across the Liri Valley, including Sora, Arpino, Pontecorvo, and neighboring towns.

Why it's worth attending

It is not a Fashion Week, nor does it aim to be: it is an elegant village festival where the street is the runway and the audience sits on steps and at café tables. Visitors from out of town will find a lively historic center, the illuminated waterfall, restaurants open late, and a friendly, typically Ciociarian atmosphere. It is also a great opportunity to discover the work of local ateliers, often small family-run businesses that find an unexpected showcase here.