Thursday, 26 November 2026 | 17:00 - 19:00
Catwalk, Digital Showcases & Creative Performances - PROTOTYPE & PRODUCT Tracks (CRL 4–9)
- Sustainability & Circularity
- Reimagining Heroism & Storytelling
- Digital Fashion, AI & Creative Technologies
- Costume, Art & Performance
- Creative Business & Innovation
The session combines physical fashion catwalks, costume presentations, digital fashion showcases, audiovisual performances and other innovative forms of creative expression. Presentations may take place onsite in Riga or through online and digital formats, depending on the nature of the work and the agreed technical arrangements.
Participants are invited to demonstrate how creativity, sustainability, art and emerging technologies can challenge conventions, reinterpret heroism and inspire positive change.
What Can Be Presented?
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Fashion & Costume Catwalks: Experimental garments, prototypes, completed collections, costume designs and wearable art.
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Digital Fashion & Virtual Creations: 3D garments, virtual fashion, animation, digital characters and immersive visual presentations.
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Artistic & Audiovisual Performances: Creative works combining fashion, performance, storytelling, music, projections and digital technologies.
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Creative Prototypes & Demonstrations: Physical or digital prototypes, innovative materials, interactive designs and experimental creative solutions.
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Art Installations & Digital Exhibitions: Creative works presented through physical installations, digital environments or audiovisual displays.
PROTOTYPE Track — CRL 4–6 | MAKE IT!
Participants present their developing creative works, demonstrating the progress achieved through design, experimentation, construction, testing and refinement.
Eligible PROTOTYPE teams participating in the hackathon competition will be evaluated by an international jury for opportunities to continue developing their projects through the CREASheroes international residency pathway in Finland and Spain.
Presentations should communicate the creative concept, development achievements, sustainability and digital innovation aspects, and potential for further development.
PRODUCT Track — CRL 7–9 | BRING IT TO LIFE!
Participants showcase completed or nearly completed products, fashion collections, costumes, digital creations and artistic works ready for public presentation.
PRODUCT Track presentations are non-competitive and do not form part of the hackathon residency selection process.
The showcase offers opportunities to gain visibility, connect with creative professionals, explore new collaborations and introduce finished works to international audiences.
Collaborative Creative Presentations
During the festival hackathon, designers may collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop the creative direction of their presentations, including storytelling, choreography, performance concepts, music, audiovisual effects and digital integration.
The aim is to transform individual designs and collections into engaging creative experiences that communicate their artistic vision and impact.
From experimental prototypes to finished collections — experience creativity brought to life through fashion, art, technology and performance!
Presentation formats, technical arrangements and online participation opportunities are subject to confirmation by the organisers.
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