Under Paris lights: moda productions brings the season to its peak

On October 3rd, in the heart of Paris Fashion Week, Moda Productions offered a moment of pause amid the season’s surge. Inside the Hôtel de Maisons, with the house filled to the rafters with buyers, press, and guests, designers unfolded their visions in a setting that favored precision over spectacle and front-of-house composure that kept the backstage rush invisible to attendees. What emerged was a study in contrast, global voices in quiet conversation, elegance rendered through emotion, and fashion that spoke softly yet stayed with you long after the lights dimmed.

«Our mission is simple», — said Tracy, Founder and CEO of Moda Productions. «Create space where designers feel protected, audiences feel considered, and the craft can be seen without distraction. When we honor the work with intention, the beauty carries itself».

MAZINI: the poise of power

In Paris, Maria Mazina reframed what strength looks like. Her MAZINI collection wasn’t loud or forceful, it was composed, deliberate, and quietly commanding. Suits came cut with the precision of thought, built in natural fabrics that moved like breath. Every line spoke of discipline; every detail of confidence earned rather than performed. There was no armor here, only balance. Mazina’s woman doesn’t conquer the room; she owns its tempo, setting her own rhythm between structure and serenity. The world is excited to see her PFW AW26 come to life soon again on the runway.

Whispered lines: SAGIO by Alexander Sagio

At the Hôtel de Maisons, Alexander Sagio delivered a debut that felt like a revelation, a study in color, control, and contemporary allure. His architectural instincts met a newfound vibrancy, turning minimalism into something alive and cinematic. Sculpted in exquisite tailoring everything moved with elegance and confidence, punctuated by rich, unexpected tones that played against the mansion’s timeless backdrop. Every look felt made for this setting, elegant, exacting, and impossibly chic. Sagio’s world is not about restraint. It is precision and on the 3rd October it beat unmistakably in Paris. As the lights dim, one question lingers for his next collection for PFW AW26: how far will he push this architecture that breathes?

Rooted and Urbane — Jeevan by Hussain Rehar

There was a quiet confidence to Hussain Rehar’s Paris showing — the kind that doesn’t need to announce itself. His Jeevan collection walked with purpose, weaving centuries of South Asian artistry into silhouettes that felt unmistakably modern. The embroidery wasn’t nostalgic; it was architectural, almost conversational, tracing culture through contemporary lines. Tailoring came crisp and deliberate, touched by restraint, touched by pride. Rehar’s Paris moment wasn’t about reinvention — it was about recognition: that heritage, when handled with vision, can move forward without ever letting go of its roots. We are excited to see Hussain Rehar in action for his following runway at PFW AW26, hopefully at the same beautiful landmark, Hôtel de Maisons, which we adore.

Alersundi: light, captured in motion

In her Paris debut, Alejandra Lersundi didn’t just show eveningwear — she sculpted atmosphere. Each gown seemed to hold its own light, tracing the body in soft arcs that caught breath rather than demanded it. The palette moved like dusk, silvered, tender, and deliberate, while textures layered in quiet complexity. There was a sense of composure, of beauty unfolding on its own terms. Lersundi’s work spoke less of adornment and more of presence; she designs for women who inhabit their space fully, without noise or apology. In a season crowded with volume and excess, Alersundi offered something rarer: the Mexican talented elegance of beauty made visible.

Worn with care — Aleen Sabbagh

For her Paris debut, Aleen Sabbagh revealed a kind of couture that spoke in whispers — tender, deliberate, and profoundly intimate. Her pieces felt like memories made tangible, shaped by patient hands and an unhurried eye. Silhouettes opened softly around the body, inviting closeness rather than spectacle. There was honesty in every stitch, a reverence for time and touch. Sabbagh’s work didn’t chase grandeur; it offered grace — the kind that lingers, not because it dazzles, but because it feels like love made visible. Aleen Sabbagh is about the highest quality with rhythm, and Paris proved the perfect stage for a designer clearly destined to return season after season.

Rich and fine elegance — MOLMAUNI 

In one of the most arresting moments of Paris Fashion Week, Teo, the visionary behind MOLMAUNI, delivered a collection that felt both commanding and soul-borne. Her designs didn’t just walk — they arrived, carrying the weight of her story and the fire of a woman who knows exactly why she’s here. In collaboration with Nuki Cosmetics, the presentation fused strength and sensuality with an almost cinematic glow, every silhouette a declaration of purpose. Teo’s aesthetic — rooted in her Georgian heritage yet forward in its language — stunned the room with its emotional clarity and modern grace. If this debut was any indication, MOLMAUNI is not just entering the Paris stage; it’s poised to define it, for seasons to come.

RAXXY by William Shen: the future, folded

When William Shen unveiled RAXXY in Paris, it felt less like a debut and more like a breakthrough. His signature down-filled constructions, engineered with breathtaking precision, transformed the runway into a moving sculpture garden. Each piece unfolded with purpose — sharp yet fluid, calculated yet full of life. Shen’s mastery lies in his ability to turn technology into texture, intellect into emotion. The result was fashion that looked as if it had been built, not sewn — wearable architecture with a pulse. In a city that has seen every kind of innovation, RAXXY still managed to surprise. It wasn’t just movement; it was evolution made visible and we are eagerly awaiting for the Raxxy PFW AW26 runway to stun the audience anew. 

Color in vows — ragged romances by Rosii Nguyen

In Paris, Rosii Nguyen reminded everyone that bridal can still surprise. Her Ragged Romances collection didn’t whisper vows — it laughed, danced, and glowed with the kind of sincerity that can’t be staged. Layers of sheer tulle and painterly color moved like breath, shifting from tenderness to triumph in a single turn. It was less about the dress and more about the feeling — that dizzy, luminous joy of becoming. Nguyen’s work captured that exact heartbeat, the one between ceremony and freedom, between tradition and reinvention.

Tobi Rubinstein honored with the Fashion Icon Award at Paris Fashion Week SS26

At Paris Fashion Week SS26, Moda Productions proudly presented the Fashion Icon Award to Tobi Rubinstein, celebrating her extraordinary career at the crossroads of couture and conviction. 

Renowned for bringing spirituality, depth, and meaning into the fashion world, Tobi has inspired generations to view style as a reflection of purpose and authenticity. Her influence, often described as «The Fashion Rabbi», continues to bridge culture, faith, and creativity with grace and power.

The award — beautifully crafted and accessorized by the acclaimed artist Tzuri Guetta — bears the following inscription: FASHION ICON AWARD PRESENTED TO TOBI RUBINSTEIN. In recognition of her groundbreaking career at the intersection of couture and conviction, inspiring generations to embrace style with substance. 

«Tobi Rubinstein is our Fashion Rabbi», — Iris Apfel.

by Chelsie Carvajal

Credits:

Production @modaproductionsofficial 

Founder @tracy__murray 

Producer @ameliepimont 

Talent & Brand Relations @_alielor

Backstage Manager @sofia_vfxcamera 

Art Director @omayma.ramzy

Style Director @iamsaraacevedo

Model coordinator @ver.ojeda

Fashion assistants @millaboch @thiravigah @thiravisha

Host @kevinfashioned

Hair Director @hauseoflino

Set Design @_nikkinel_

Makeup Director @michellewebbmakeup

Visuals @christiandurocherphotography 

Videographer @duncan_dimanche 

Shot by @matthieusoreygarnier 

BTS Photographer @celinmvy

Cause @boldn.society

Jewelry showroom @pow_studio

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