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More than 40 designers, professional guests from 12 countries, and 5,500 visitors – the 17th Budapest Central European Fashion Week once again demonstrated that Budapest is a key hub for the Central European fashion industry. The strong presence of international media and regional partner organisations further reinforced Budapest’s position on the map of the creative industries. In February, Budapest once again became the focal point of the regional fashion scene as the 17th Budapest Central European Fashion Week unveiled the collections of more than 40 designers, in front of buyers, influencers, and journalists who travelled to the Hungarian capital from more than 12 countries. Organised by Creative Hungary, the event series further reinforced Budapest’s regional role, featuring more than 50 side events, six international partner organisations, 20 vocational education institutions, and 5,500 visitors. The shows took place at iconic cultural venues: on Friday, Apollo Gallery showcased the fresh visions of emerging talents, while on Saturday and Sunday, established domestic and international brands took centre stage in the illustrious spaces of the Museum of Fine Arts. The programme featured, in addition to Hungarian, Czech, Slovakian, Polish, Slovenian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Armenian, and Romanian designers, with regional collaborations once again playing a key role. Over the weekend, 30 international industry guests attended the programmes, including representatives from