Re:think. Re:make. Re:define fashion.
Responsibility. Transformation. Progress. These are the core ideas behind the second edition of the show. We give the stage to artists and fashion brands that build their creative practice and business around the values of sustainability.
We recognise that implementing these ideas is not a one-time gesture, but a long-term process that requires commitment and effort. That is why we want to honour those who are forging new paths in responsible fashion and acting in alignment with its principles.
20.05.2026 | ŁÓDŹ
Polish Means Fair
The programme is the result of the work of the Board of Curators.
The Board’s aim was to develop an artistically and conceptually cohesive programme that highlights the environmental and social responsibility, innovation, quality of craftsmanship, and design maturity of Polish fashion. The selection of brands was based on substantive criteria defined by the Curator.
As the central idea of the event is transformation, the brands selected through this process will be required to implement Digital Product Passports (DPP) for the collections presented during the show. The technology partner supporting this process is Caruma.
Curatorial Concept Laureates
Cathy Silvia Voget
The brand began as a graphic studio specialising in clothing production. It focuses on craftsmanship and timelessness, combining traditional and digital tailoring while striving to reduce sampling and promote healthier approaches to fashion production. The studio also uses 3D construction technology to create limited upcycled capsule collections.
The collection “UNLIT”, presented at Trend Station and inspired by Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Three Colours trilogy, includes a digital product passport in the form of a hashtag with a QR code. The code provides information about the origin of fabrics as well as options for repair or further upcycling of the garment.
Pan Tu Nie Stał
A brand whose mission is to promote Polish culture in everyday life. It fulfils this goal by popularising high-quality Polish design through functional products. All products are designed and manufactured locally in Łódź and the surrounding region.
The visual language of PTNS draws inspiration from the Polish School of Poster Art, typography of the 1960s and 1970s, and the work of leading Polish illustrators. The brand also creates products that reinterpret local heritage – from collections inspired by Łódź housing estates and historical lettering to collaborations with the Museum of Art in Łódź, including the “Projekt” collection (2018) inspired by the work of Strzemiński and Kobro.
Agata Wojtkiewicz
A pioneer of minimalist, natural wedding dresses in Poland. She was among the first designers to introduce the concept of bridal design based on simplicity and the conscious use of natural fabrics.
The philosophy of the brand combines contemporary form with ethical production and garment longevity. The “RE.lov” collection presented during Trend Station features designs created from natural silks sourced from certified textile manufacturers. The dresses are intended to be reused after the wedding ceremony through the possibility of dyeing them with natural dyes.
Kopyto
A brand founded out of a deep respect for nature. Its clothing and accessories are made from certified ethical merino wool – 100% natural, biodegradable, and designed according to a less-waste philosophy.
The brand strives to operate responsibly at every stage of production – from the choice of raw materials to packaging and the further lifecycle of its products. The wool used in the garments carries the RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) certification, confirming animal welfare and responsible practices throughout the supply chain, while the cotton is certified under the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), which reduces the environmental impact of cultivation and improves farmers’ working conditions.
The brand is also engaged in industry initiatives and is a member of the Fashion Revolution Poland Partners Club, supporting transparency and responsibility in fashion.
Maja Pilarek
A brand in which colour and an original approach to knitwear play the central role. The garments combine art, functionality, and innovative technological solutions.
The designer approaches fashion not as a sequence of trends, but as a medium for personal narratives. The brand focuses on local production, carefully selected materials, and high-quality craftsmanship.
The show collection “Echoes” is a story about Silesia – an attempt to reinterpret the region and challenge stereotypes associated with it. The silhouettes also reference traditional folk and mining attire as well as the stereotypical image of the Silesian housewife.
The collection features primarily original knitwear – jacquard, openwork, and hand-painted – made from stock yarns. These are complemented by raw denim and crochet elements, including pieces recovered from old tablecloths and transformed into bags and hats.
Kapotka
A brand created from the desire to design fashion rooted in responsibility and respect for craftsmanship. Its foundation lies in a fascination with Polish textile design of the second half of the 20th century and the belief that clothing can serve not only as protection but also as a carrier of stories and memory related to local heritage.
The brand focuses on designing unique garments and accessories created exclusively from reclaimed materials. The collections primarily use decorative and folk fabrics from the socialist-era period (PRL), produced in Poland from natural fibres and woven using jacquard and double-warp techniques.
These textiles are combined with materials such as corduroy and sweatshirt knit fabrics sourced from second-hand stores.
Jarosław Ewert
The brand is built on the idea of conscious design and responsible production, offering an alternative to mass-produced fast fashion.
Collections are largely created from reclaimed materials and production surplus, which gain new life as unique designs. In Jarosław Ewert’s work, upcycling is not merely a technique but a creative philosophy – the design process often begins with the material and its history rather than with a predefined sketch.
Characteristic elements of the brand include deconstruction, the combination of diverse textures and fabrics, and giving new meaning to existing garments. An important aspect of the collection presented at Trend Station is the recovery and transformation of unsold pieces from previous seasons, which are given new form and function.
Acephala
A brand known for its intellectual approach to fashion and numerous references to art, literature, and culture. It combines minimalism with experimentation, juxtaposing simple silhouettes with refined details and elements of craftsmanship.
The garments are distinguished by fabrics with unusual weaves and rich textures. Through recycling and upcycling techniques, the brand incorporates unused materials and production remnants into its collections through weaving experiments, embroidery, and patchwork.
All collections are produced locally in Warsaw in limited quantities. The “Flexibilis” collection presented during Trend Station, inspired by the work of Magdalena Abakanowicz, was created entirely from reclaimed materials.