Labels to watch: young talents of Mode Suisse

Fashion Month is in full swing and usually centers around the four classic fashion capitals: Paris_ London_ New York and Milan. Zurich_ and more specifically Mode Suisse & Friends 2025_ however_ is one of the first events of the month. It puts the Swiss fashion scene in the spotlight.

In addition to established names such as Danz and Anastasia Bull_ the “Friends” and fashion schools such as Geneva University of Art and Design_ Mode Suisse once again offered a platform for young fashion talent. The young designers presented for the first time in Switzerland's largest city. FashionUnited has taken a closer look at four newcomers. They share not only their debut at Mode Suisse_ but also a focus on sustainability and a love of colour.

Lundi Piscine

Geneva-based fashion and textile design studio Lundi Piscine combines sustainable_ ethical and artisanal values in its collections. The studio was founded by designer Lucie Guiragossian who completed her textile design studies at the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Lyon. She also graduated in fashion design studies at the Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD).

Inspired by workwear and uniforms_ Guiragossian produces gender-neutral_ trans-seasonal pieces. These are available either in limited editions or as one-off pieces. All materials are locally sourced_ upcycled and screen-printed by hand. The label does not shy away from bold colours or eye-catching prints and always adds a touch of humour to its creations.

A special feature of the current collection is the collaboration with the Geneva-based aid organisation Le Vestiaire Social. This organisation distributes clothing to those in need free of charge. For the collaboration_ the organisation provided Guiragossian with Swiss civilian uniforms from the 1980s. These have been given a new lease of life in a circular_ social and local approach. For every piece sold_ a share goes to the organisation to fund underwear and sun protection for children. In addition to upcycling and screen printing_ Lundi Piscine regularly collaborates with partners from gastronomy_ art_ architecture and education to develop unique textiles.

Anna Nia Studio

Anna Nia Studio is a Swiss fashion and design label founded in 2014 by the eponymous designer_ Anna Nia. After working in costume design for film and television and at the Zurich label En Soie_ Nia launched her own label with a shop in Zurich's old town. Today_ she works from her studio and sells her collections through pop-up events_ selected collaborations and the online shop. The label continues to be run as a one-woman operation and is developing organically.

Anna Nia Studio attaches great importance to sustainability and material awareness. Fabrics are hand-painted_ upcycled or reused from remnants of previous collections. In addition to clothing_ the portfolio also includes jewellery_ accessories and home objects_ all of which are developed in the studio. The label's philosophy is based on the conscious use of existing resources.

For Mode Suisse & Friends 2025_ the focus is on the hand-painted _Flow Print_. This is a fabric in which colour and form are created through intuitive gestures. Simple cuts and high-quality materials form a restrained framework_ while natural colour tones are reminiscent of the English countryside. The collection combines simple elegance with handcrafted design and reflects the label's sustainable approach.

Sonney Paris

Lora Sonney is a designer who stands out for her experimental approach to materials. After completing her master's degree at the Haute École d_Art et de Design (HEAD) in Geneva_ she gained experience at luxury labels such as Marine Serre_ Céline and the Swiss embroidery house Jakob Schlaepfer_ before becoming a finalist at the Hyères International Fashion Festival in 2022. In 2023_ she presented a capsule collection with the couture house AZ Factory during Paris Haute Couture Week.

Inspired by the Jura woodlands where she grew up_ Sonney develops clothing and accessories with flowing silhouettes_ optimistic colours and innovative materials that transform everyday objects into recognisable designs.

Her label_ Sonney Paris_ is based on material innovation and the reuse of everyday objects_ such as recycled garden tools_ which are transformed into surprising accessories. This process creates exclusive prints and a distinctive visual identity. The collections combine creativity with conscious use of materials and reflect a “less but better” philosophy.

TATi

Tatjana Haupt is a multidisciplinary artist and knitwear designer who works between the border triangle of Switzerland_ Germany and France and the city of Paris. In 2024_ she founded her label TATi_ drawing on her family history – her grandfather once owned a knitting factory in the Allgäu in Bavaria_ Germany_ which had to close 20 years ago. Haupt combines knitting techniques_ textures_ colours and prints to create wearable collages that move between art_ fashion and political statement.

The brand focuses on a circular economy_ upcycling and recycling and follows an anti-hype philosophy. Sampling and small productions are carried out in their own micro-factory. The yarns are carefully sourced from Italian spinning mills_ partly in collaboration with the Fair Fashion Factory. In this way_ collections are created that are sustainable_ sophisticated and far from mass production.