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.

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