Emerging Talent and Creativity: The New Generation of Fashion Designers from IED Barcelona

On June 16, at the Palau Reial de Pedralbes, in front of professionals, companies, and representatives from the fashion industry, the 21st edition of the Final Fashion Show “Fashioners of the World” took place, showcasing the top collections from the class of 2025 at IED Barcelona.

Students from the final year of the Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design and the BA (Hons) in Fashion Design presented 25 collections that stood out for their brilliant combination of sustainability, technological innovation, creativity, technical excellence, and fashion with a message. At Girbau LAB, we support initiatives that encourage new ways of rethinking fashion from its origins, and participating in this show was an excellent opportunity to get closer to emerging talent and contribute to a new fashion culture.

In this edition, an international jury, of which we were part, awarded five Fashioners of the World distinctions recognizing the quality of the collections presented. Clara Guasch, director of Girbau LAB, along with IED alumni Clara Mallart, PhD in Fashion Sustainability, consultant and researcher, and Alba Garcia, co-CEO and founder of BCome, participated as jury members in the IEDxCommons Impact Award category.

 

This award recognizes the collection with the greatest impact in terms of sustainability, effective use of technology, heritage value, inclusion, local sourcing, and craftsmanship.

 

The winner was Martina Mayol with her collection “Auster,” praised for its coherence and ability to integrate various criteria linked to eco-design, such as mono-materiality, durability, and recyclability of the garments, creating a highly aesthetic, delicate, and subtle proposal.

Martina’s proposal is a discreet yet powerful tribute to Catalan heritage, sustainable design, and timeless femininity. Made entirely from 100% organic and regenerative cotton, the collection highlights the natural tones of the fabric, embracing the inherent beauty of the fiber without using chemical dyes. This approach not only reduces environmental impact but also enhances recyclability.

 

We collaborate with IED Barcelona to emphasize the importance of textile treatment and promote a conscious clothing culture, valuing not only design and style but also responsible use and the multiple possible lives of each garment.