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  Events  

Where Stories Come to Life.

UDGN events are designed to elevate underrepresented talent, spark meaningful connections, and shift the future of fashion.

  UDGN Fashion Showcase  

UDGN X FASHION SCOUT AW26 February  London Fashion Week showcase

Join us this February 2026 for the UDGN x Fashion Scout AW26 Showcase during London Fashion Week, hosted at Fashion Scout’s official venue in Central London.

This showcase is a fully produced runway presentation delivering global visibility, premium production, and meaningful industry access for designers ready to elevate their brand on an international stage.

What’s included for each selected designer:

• Presentation of up to 6 garments on the runway
• Full professional show production (venue, models, choreography, backstage, music, lighting, runway direction)
• International press and media coverage
• Industry guest list and buyer & press outreach
• Professional runway imagery & show documentation

Our showcases have received coverage from Hunger Magazine, BBC, OkayAfrica, KALTBLUT, Elle, Vanilla Magazine and more — positioning our designers for long-term growth, visibility, and opportunity beyond the runway.

We welcome emerging and established designers whose AW26 collections demonstrate strong creative direction, cultural storytelling, and craftsmanship.

Apply now to secure your place on the London Fashion Week calendar with UDGN x Fashion Scout.

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Cultural Threads - June 2026 Incubator & Showcase

 

Nurturing Talent. Powering Vision.

Cultural Threads is UDGN’s flagship 4-month fashion incubator and showcase programme designed to support designers from concept development to international runway presentation.

Running from June to September 2026, the programme equips selected designers with the creative, technical, and business tools needed to build commercially viable collections while preserving cultural identity and authentic storytelling.

What the incubator offers:

• Structured collection development support
• One-to-one and group mentoring with industry professionals
• Branding, positioning, and career development guidance
• Production and sourcing direction
• Market readiness and retail preparation
• Global exposure through a professionally produced London Fashion Week showcase in September

Cultural Threads is built for designers whose work is rooted in culture, craftsmanship, and narrative — supporting emerging and established talents ready to scale their vision on an international stage.

Graduates of the programme showcase to global press, buyers, and industry leaders during London Fashion Week, positioning their brand for long-term growth, visibility, and opportunity.

Apply now to join a curated cohort shaping the future of fashion through culture and innovation.

Leadership Presentation

  Annual Community Summit  

A space for reflection, innovation, and collective action.

Our first summit will bring together designers, brand founders, cultural leaders, and industry changemakers for a day of talks, workshops, and networking. Members receive priority access and discounted tickets.

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