Rome Fashion Path

Rome: A Widespread Fashion Capital

For six days, from May 12 to 17, 2026, Rome Fashion Path turns Rome into a vast open-air stage dedicated to fashion. Rather than a single runway, it is a widespread event that weaves together dozens of locations across the city, from the historic center to the suburbs. Ateliers, historic boutiques, theatrical tailoring shops, academies, showrooms, art galleries, and independent spaces open their doors with a packed calendar of fashion shows, talks, presentations, and live performances. Now in its third edition, the festival confirms the formula that has made it a highly anticipated appointment in the capital: fashion told not just as aesthetics, but as a cultural, social, and collective gesture.

An Event in Rome, the Capital

Promoted under the patronage of the Department for Major Events, Sport, Tourism and Fashion of Rome Capital, the event involves over 160 entities within the fashion system: designers, emerging and established brands, tailors, academies, photographers, personal shoppers, make-up artists, and artisans. The creative fabric of Rome and the Lazio region is showcased in its entirety, from major names in Roman tailoring like the historic Sartoria Farani to the new generation of independent designers.

Five Paths to Explore Fashion

The program is organized into five sections that guide visitors through the city:

• Showcase — the windows of Roman fashion: boutiques, flagship stores, theatrical tailoring shops, fashion schools, and spaces hosting presentations, talks, and performances.
• Creator — designers and brands opening their ateliers to present capsule collections, accompanied by aperitifs and DJ sets.
• Tracker — stylists, influencers, and personal shoppers creating thematic itineraries and guided tours through the neighborhoods.
• Maker — the professionals behind the scenes: make-up artists, hair stylists, photographers, and agencies.
• Host — the spaces and venues hosting events throughout the city.

RFPU30 and Young Talent

The innovative heart of the festival is RFPU30, a format dedicated to creatives under 30, who present their work in exceptional spaces, galleries, and hotels within the Rome Art Week circuit. It acts as a bridge between fashion and contemporary art, providing visibility to emerging voices on the Roman and national scene.

The Closing Fashion Show in Ostiense

The grand finale takes place on May 17 at the Caffè Letterario on Via Ostiense 95, in the Ostiense district. The collective fashion show Io sono, Noi siamo (I am, We are) brings together over thirty designers celebrating ethical, inclusive, and sustainable fashion in an event that blends tradition and modernity. All Rome Fashion Path appointments are free and open to the public.