Rome Fashion Path 2026 returns from 12 to 17 May with free fashion events, runway shows, workshops, showcases and creative happenings across Rome.

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For those looking to deepen their Italian fashion knowledge, or simply enjoy the unadulterated freedom creativity brings, Rome Fashion Path, now in its third edition, provides an abundance of opportunities to do so.

The event — running from 12 to 17 May across multiple venues in Rome — is entirely dedicated to the fields of fashion, beauty, and trends. For six days, a packed program of free events will bring to life many of Rome’s most charming neighborhoods, with more than 100 names spanning ateliers, designers, artisans, vintage stores, academies, and independent spaces.

Under the patronage of the Assessorato ai Grandi Eventi, Sport, Turismo e Moda di Roma Capitale, the festival has quickly established itself as a platform that connects fashion production, craftsmanship, and experimentation across the Roman fashion scene.

Massimiliano Padovan Di Benedetto, creator of RFP, describes it as “an ecosystem where tradition and modernity meet, giving rise to a shared, open, and inclusive narrative.”

Four core categories are set to invite visitors into the spirit of Rome — and the best of Italian fashion: Showcase, Creator, Tracker, and Maker.

This year, visitors can also expect collaborations and presentations from Giada Curreri and Andrea Antonelli, offering a glimpse into the artistry that forms the backbone of the industry. On 13 May, Fashion Unlocked at Jo&Joe Roma will feature models from Modelli si Nasce alongside creations by Alessandra Saroli, beKora, Frange Couture, Mela Wedding, and Sertorian.

This year also sees the return of RFPU30, a special project dedicated to designers under 30, who will showcase their exceptional craft in locations such as galleries and hotels connected to Rome Art Week. The initiative reinforces RFP’s commitment to supporting the next generation of fashion talent.

Events will take place across historic palazzi, ateliers, galleries, creative studios, and independent spaces — all with free entry. Visitors will be able to explore style-focused experiences across neighborhoods such as Centro Storico, Prati, Monti, Garbatella, and Piazza Bologna, where luxury knitwear label Mela Wedding will stage a runway show inside the historic Via Catania market.

Among the most anticipated moments of the week is the public opening of Sartoria Farani on 17 May, inviting visitors through iconic cinema and theatre pieces – from Fellini’s I Clowns to Barbarella’s prototype corset. The festival will close with Io Sono, Noi Siamo, a collective runway curated by Isa Giovannozzi, and will be accompanied by a vocal and piano performance by Flavia Zanasi — bringing designers, photographers, make-up artists and hairstylists together in one final collaborative showcase.

More than just a fashion event, Rome Fashion Path celebrates all facets of what makes the industry thrive — from craftsmanship and education to emerging talent and behind-the-scenes artistry — establishing Rome as one of the most creatively abundant and diverse fashion capitals.

For the full calendar of events, participating venues and registration details, visit the official .

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