From November 14 to 16, 2025, Maastricht will once again transform into a hub for fashion, art, and performance as the FASHIONCLASH Festival kicks off its 17th edition. This international, multidisciplinary event shines a spotlight on emerging designers, artists, and performers, offering a packed program of runway shows, exhibitions, films, workshops, and talks across the city.

This year’s highlights include The Clash House, where designers like Arva Bustin, Rakee Chen, POViS, and Maxence Guenin & Thibault Villard will present fashion performances exploring themes like climate, identity, and activism. Over at Bureau Europa, the New Fashion Narratives exhibition rethinks fashion as a tool for connection and resistance, while Lumière Cinema screens the Fashion Film Program & Awards, including the premiere of The Sneeze, a collaborative film project.

The festival’s 2025 campaign, created by Ülkühan Akgül (ULKUHAN), dives into identity and digital creation through AI-generated portraits and poems. Check it out below:

 

 

Mark your calendars: November 14–16, 2025. Maastricht awaits.