House of Fashion promises to be a MUST for fashion enthusiasts

A night that celebrated fashion and creativity in Porto, Portugal, with an eye toward future editions.

The Fábrica de Santo Thyrso served as the venue for House of Fashion 2026 produced by IMC Models and powered by Paris Runway Official bringing together over a thousand people for an evening in which innovative concepts, creativity, and culture stood as the defining elements. It was an edition brimming with talented designers boasting extensive global experience, industry professionals, guests, and fashion enthusiasts, all set within an atmosphere characterized by creativity, glamour, and a contemporary vision.

For one night, the Fábrica de Santo Thyrso transformed into a runway that showcased artistic expression, a keen eye for detail, and the transcendence of these creations into everyday life.

To celebrate this fifth edition this March, the House of Fashion organization carefully curated an impressive and powerful lineup of local and international designers who gathered to present their latest collections. Among them were names such as Micaela Oliveira, Conceição Leite, international designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Miguel Lezon, VDR, and Laure Siassia, among others.

Throughout the evening, 11 designers presented their collections in a runway show that highlighted aesthetic diversity and creative innovation. They were supported by a technical team comprising over 150 professionals, including makeup artists, hair stylists, fashion stylists, international models, producers, and others tasked with attending to every detail throughout the event.

The dynamism between the proposal and the design:


Among the most prominent designers was Princess Vogue, who presented a collection in which shapes and colors as apt as they were bold burst into the aesthetics of everyday objects, thereby showcasing her vision of fashion for the new era. Laure Siassia, with her vision of the female leader, redefined the archetype of the "executive woman" through a delicate and sophisticated sense of style.

Lezon Atelier experimented with contrasts, layering, and silhouettes to project expressiveness and power. Glovika where textures and understated colors took center stage affirms the potential of femininity within a chic and versatile context. And, of course, the lineup would not be complete without Agatha Ruiz de la Prada a designer with an extensive career and vast experience on international platforms who continues to demonstrate why the capacity for reinvention is essential in this industry. Through her conceptual creativity, she continues to captivate fashion enthusiasts who perceive her creations as a bold statement of individuality and self-expression.

The fifth edition of The House of Fashion brought renewed energy into Santo Thyrso, drawing over a thousand visitors to the city to attend one of the most anticipated nights on the fashion calendar. This impressive turnout was felt well beyond the runway, with hotels, restaurants, and local establishments experiencing a surge in demand—a fact that underscores the event's impact on the city.

With an ambitious production, an atmosphere of glamour, and the participation of both national and international talent, The House of Fashion continues to consolidate its position as a key platform for promoting fashion and fostering new opportunities within the European industry and, who knows, perhaps in a few years it will evolve into a project with global aspirations.

Credits:
Producers: IMC Models, Powered by Paris Runway Official (@imc.models @parisrunwayofficial)
Runway coverage: Paris Runway Official
Editorial: Aries Rivera (@ariesriverar) by (@ariestudioc)

Miguel Maldonado

Miguel Maldonado is a Mexico-born fashion stylist, image consultant, and creative strategist whose work bridges fashion, communication, and visual identity on an international scale. Originally from Monterrey, Nuevo León, his career has been defined by a deep-rooted passion for fashion as both an art form and a strategic tool for storytelling.

A graduate of CEDIM (Centro de Estudios Superiores de Diseño de Monterrey) with a degree in Fashion Design and Marketing, Maldonado began his career in the early 2000s as a stylist for advertising campaigns and catalogs, collaborating with renowned photographer Elías Terrazas. This formative period shaped his aesthetic sensibility and laid the foundation for a career that now spans more than two decades.

In 2005, he relocated to Barcelona, where he earned a master’s degree in Styling, Image, and Communication from EATM / ESDI (Escuela Superior de Diseño). While in Spain, he expanded into costume design for the theater school of Verónica Pallini – Porta4, while simultaneously building a strong European client base through image consulting and personal shopping.

Further refining his multidisciplinary approach, Maldonado completed advanced studies in Window Dressing and Visual Merchandising at the Catalan Institute of Fashion (ICM), strengthening his expertise in visual strategy and brand presentation. In 2015, he moved to Berlin, where he launched his independent practice, collaborating with brands, designers, and creatives across industries to develop strategic image and communication solutions.

In 2025, alongside his husband, Maldonado co-founded Mi/Ma 79, a multidisciplinary agency focused on merging creative direction with innovative communication strategies across fashion, art, and design. The agency delivers comprehensive, concept-driven solutions—from styling and image development to full-scale visual and narrative campaigns.

Now based in New York City, Maldonado continues to expand his global footprint, working across continents with a refined approach that prioritizes authenticity, cultural awareness, and strategic impact. His work reflects a commitment to elevating identity through fashion—crafting narratives that not only resonate visually, but endure.

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