Two major events put Rio de Janeiro at the center of Brazilian fashion: Rio Fashion Week and Fevest Inspire 2026, set for June 9–11 in Nova Friburgo.
Brazil’s fashion industry is entering a pivotal stretch in the first half of 2026. Two landmark events are set to reinforce the state of Rio de Janeiro’s leading role in the national fashion landscape: Rio Fashion Week, opening next week, and Fevest Inspire 2026, confirmed for June in Nova Friburgo.
Rio Fashion Week kicks off the season
Rio de Janeiro has cemented its status as Brazil’s creative and conceptual fashion capital. The Rio Fashion Week runways translate behavior, aesthetics, and branding into visual and cultural directions that will guide the industry in the months ahead.
Beyond the shows, the event serves as a barometer of what Brazilian consumers want to see — and wear. It is where brands build narratives and strengthen their identity on a national stage.
Fevest Inspire 2026: Latin America’s largest fashion trade fair
In June, the spotlight shifts to the mountains. Nova Friburgo — known as Brazil’s intimate apparel capital — will host Fevest Inspire 2026 from June 9 to 11. The fair is recognized as the largest trade event for lingerie, beachwear, activewear, and raw materials in Latin America.
Fevest goes well beyond product showcasing. Through runway shows, business rounds, and exclusive launches, the event positions itself as a hub for trends and innovation. Manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and investors converge to connect every link in the fashion supply chain.
Two events, one industry engine
The timing between both events reflects a deliberate industrial logic. What Rio Fashion Week sets in concept and aesthetics, Fevest turns into large-scale production — particularly across beachwear, lingerie, and activewear segments.
Together, they cover the full spectrum of the industry: from creative concept to manufacturing and retail. For anyone working in fashion, following both events means tracking the complete pulse of Brazilian style.
Event Info
- Rio Fashion Week — starting next week, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
- Fevest Inspire 2026 — June 9–11, 2026
- Venue: Nova Friburgo (RJ), Brazil
- Segments: lingerie, beachwear, activewear, and raw materials
