Fashion art in the spotlight: The big fashion show at the University of Vienna!

Fashion art in the spotlight: The big fashion show at the University of Vienna!

The fashion class at the University of Applied Arts Vienna is preparing for the upcoming fashion show on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The event will take place in the atrium of the university, Vordere Zollamtsstraße 7 in the 3rd district, and starts at 7:30 p.m., although admission is possible at 7:00 p.m. The show will be directed by Craig Green, who has been a professor of fashion at the university since October 2023 and is internationally known for his innovative designs.

A total of 34 students present their designs, including five final collections from graduate students such as Dian Adhami, David Hopp, Olivia Jochum, Julia Nagl and Benedikt Salchegger. An international expert jury consisting of renowned personalities from the fashion industry will evaluate the diploma collections, including Serge Carreira from the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in Paris and Tuomas Laitinen from SSAW Magazine, Parsons Paris.

Recognition and awards

Particularly noteworthy is the RONDO Fashion Prize 2025, which is worth 5,000 euros and includes the publication of a fashion series in RONDO. In addition, the WIEN MITTE The Mall Award worth 2,500 euros will be given to a designer from the 2nd and 3rd years. These prizes honor students’ outstanding achievements and open up perspectives in the fashion industry.

The fashion show will be live on theapplied.at as well as on the university's Instagram account @dieanwickele, so that a wide audience can follow the students' creative works.

Studied fashion and design

The fashion diploma course at the University of Applied Arts Vienna not only promotes the development of an individual artistic design style, but also trains technical and conceptual skills. Students learn under the guidance of internationally renowned designers and benefit from high-quality training in a professionally equipped environment that includes sewing and knitting studios as well as individual work areas.

The curriculum includes traditional cutting techniques, fashion communication and the history of fashion. Such knowledge is crucial to succeed in the constantly evolving fashion market. Graduates of this course find employment in various areas, from designing individual pieces to complete collections in the clothing and textile industry or in self-employment. There are also a variety of opportunities in fashion journalism and marketing.

With a strong network of companies in the textile industry, the university actively supports its students in the development of collections and projects. Prominent graduates such as Karl Lagerfeld and Vivienne Westwood, as well as many other successful designers, testify to the high quality of the training.

The fashion class at the University of Applied Arts Vienna is not only a place for creative exchange, but also a springboard for emerging talents in the international fashion scene. The upcoming event on June 5th will undoubtedly be a highlight of the fashion season and will offer a glimpse into the creative prowess of the next generation of fashion designers.