WORLD FASHION FESTIVAL AWARDS MILAN 2026
ART • BEAUTY • CULTURE • FASHION
Inspired by Dubai’s Glamour
“Art Meets the World”
Milan, 26 September 2026 — In the vibrant heart of Milan, a crossroads of cultures, innovation and creativity, the World Fashion Festival Awards Milan returned for its 4th Edition, reaffirming its position as one of the most distinguished international platforms dedicated to fashion, art, beauty, design and cultural diplomacy.
Founded by Her Excellency Royal Ms. Ioana Gratiela El Bada de Cantacuzino and celebrity hairstylist Christian Giardullo, the World Fashion Festival Awards has established itself as an international platform where fashion meets art, culture, beauty and business. The Milan edition continued this vision by bringing together creative talents, designers, artists, models, beauty professionals, partners and distinguished guests from around the world.
The philosophy of WFFA is built on a powerful belief: art and fashion have no borders. Through creativity, elegance and artistic expression, the Festival creates a unique dialogue between cultures and generations, celebrating diversity while connecting international creative communities.
ART & DESIGN — “ART MEETS THE WORLD”
For the Art & Design Section, the Festival appointed international curator Sveva Manfredi Zavaglia as Artistic Director.
Under her artistic direction, WFFA Milan presented a remarkable exhibition in both digital and physical formats, bringing together artists from different parts of the world — from North to South — in a shared international creative conversation.
Among the artists presented were Elena Radcenco, Mauro Petito, Salvatore Bonajuto, and Movement of Soul by John and Francesco.
The Art & Design section further strengthened the Festival’s identity as a meeting point between contemporary artistic expression, fashion and international culture.
FASHION
The 4th Edition of WFFA Milan welcomed an extraordinary international community of 40 designers and 77 young participants from around the world, creating a spectacular celebration of creativity, craftsmanship and multicultural fashion.
Among the participating designers were:
Brigitte Pastrama, Reham Sharaf, Karim Meguellati, Anna Harutyunyan, Haya Mansour, Maril Couture, Candy Couture, Haya Sarqia, Huda Khais, Jonard Braga, Riina Laanetu, Francesco Nava, Tatiana Minin, Maria Virginia Linul, Barbara Basciano, Miss L, Lilo Bijoux, Giuliani Medina, Najwa Imran, Ioana Bogdan, Andrea Mobili, Pina Grasso, Simona Span, Christiana D’Anna, Athea Couture, Flavio Massimo Altobelli, Sandra Luffarelli, Cosette, Rochie Malunes, Hope Kwaba, Marika, Carmela Luciani, Romeo Giulietta and Venera Modelz.
During the show, designers competed in two distinct categories:
BEST COLLECTION
Designers were invited to present a collection of their choice, allowing them complete artistic freedom to express their individual identity, creativity and design philosophy.
BEST DRESS
The theme for this category was “Moulin Rouge”, with participation on an optional basis.
The Festival also celebrated the next generation of fashion and beauty professionals, with models competing for the title of Best Young Model, while makeup artists and hairstylists competed for the prestigious titles of Best Makeup Artist and Best Hair Stylist.
THE JURY PANEL
The competition was evaluated by an international jury of distinguished professionals from the worlds of beauty, fashion and design.
- Neda Khashayi- International Master Makeup Artist, Beauty Educator, Entrepreneur and Founder of NK Beauty.
- Brigitte Pastramă Founder of the prestigious Marquisa by Brigitte Haute Couture House.
- Pablo Gil Cagnè – International Master Makeup Artist, Beauty Educator, Entrepreneur and Founder of the Gil Cagnè Makeup Line.
- Silvia Actis Perino- A renowned designer celebrated for her extraordinary hand-painted creations, dedicated to the worlds of Bridal and Haute Couture, where art meets timeless elegance.
THE WINNERS — WFFA MILAN
The evening culminated with the announcement of the outstanding winners of the Festival’s competition.
BEST DRESS Haya Sharqia
BEST COLLECTION Anna Harutyunyan
BEST YOUNG MODEL — 5–8 YEARS Jiulia Constantini & Salvatore Binanti
BEST YOUNG MODEL — 8–14 YEARS Manuele Chiafala & Margherita Salemi
BEST HAIR STYLIST Lucia Bertone
BEST MAKEUP ARTIST Greta Capone
APPRECIATION & CAREER AWARDS
In addition to the competition awards, WFFA Milan honored distinguished professionals and collaborators whose dedication, talent and contribution have helped shape the Festival’s international journey.
- Career Award — Sarajò Mariotti
- Career Awards — Neda Khashayi & Pablo Gil Cagnè
- Career Award — Karim Meguellati
- Career Award — Salon Chic SA
- Career Award — Brigitte Pastrama
- Career Award — Lea Ferreira
- Career Award – Irene Quaglia
- Career Award- Michella Sauro
- Career Award- Le Reginelle
- Career Award – Serena de Falco
A CELEBRATION MADE POSSIBLE BY AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
The story of the 4th Edition of the WFFA Milan Festival was one of international collaboration, creativity and shared passion.
The World Fashion Festival Awards extends its sincere gratitude and recognition to all those who supported the event.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Le Reginelle Pizzeria e Ristorante,Reham Sharaf,Zeto Models by Tina Olari,Lea Ferreira,Sveva Manfredi,Irene Quaglia,Top Queen International,The Queen of Throne Italia,Katiuscia Durante,Stefania Appugliese,Serena De Falco,Lucia Sinchetto & G.L. Academy,Ancuta Ciortea,Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis
Carretera Café,ITA Boutique,Perla del Garda,Michella Sauro,Siham Halila
SalonChicSal,Casting Bambini,Studio Cast,David Rizescu,Lumi Rizescu
AF Cosmetics,Nita Marian Dream Tour Dubai,Orgalife,.Sarajò Mariotti
TEAM MAKE-UP & HAIR STYLING
Behind every runway look stood a dedicated team of beauty professionals whose talent, precision and creativity helped bring the designers’ visions to life.
The WFFA Milan team included:
Jasna Blazevic, Vivian Nikolaou, Sebastiano Infantino, Alessandra Denaro, Giuseppina Narciso, Angela Palumbo, Pricille Ngono Essengue, Linda Makeup, Simo Banani, Rosy Vasile, Nadia Samtoro, Amore Pierangela, Florina Gheorghe, Mazzoca Noemi, Elisa Fialdini, Samuela Santi, Andreea Kasem, Loredana Venera Vârtaci, Nancy El Hocine, Greta Capone, Danilo Fortunato, Vanessa Saldarelli, Patricia Medina, Fabio Cavallo, Dania Diaz Oviedo, Rosellina Carrafiello, Iryna Yermacenkova, Anna Visco, Molinari Lino, Cherubina Lenza, Marika Forte, Lia Bellaiuto, Raffaella Dell’Uva, Antonio Maddaluno, Claudia Mondello, Liliana Tiereno, Cicca Ortu, Michela Pedone, Francesca D’Urso, Asia Argilli, Lorena Estevao, Lucia Bertone, Davide Balosetti, Noemi Giordano, Giusy Procella, Antonella Alise and Lifirenko Olena.
FROM DUBAI TO MILAN — A GLOBAL VISION
The World Fashion Festival Awards Milan represents more than a fashion show. It is part of an international vision born from Dubai’s glamour, ambition and multicultural spirit, brought to the heart of one of the world’s most important fashion capitals.
With its signature philosophy, “Art Meets the World,” WFFA creates a bridge between cultures, generations and creative industries.
From established designers to emerging talents, from international artists to young models, from beauty masters to creative entrepreneurs, the Festival provides a platform where different voices can meet, collaborate and shine.
The 4th Edition of WFFA Milan once again demonstrated that fashion is not simply about clothing. It is about identity, culture, creativity, craftsmanship and human connection.
As the lights of the Milan runway faded, one message remained clear:
**ART HAS NO BORDERS.
WORLD FASHION FESTIVAL AWARDS
Dubai • Milan “Art Meets the World.”
