Malta Fashion Week & Awards 2026 officially got underway this week with a stylish dual venue launch event at the Hilton Malta.The festivities began with an exclusive press event at The Pier, where media representatives were given a first look at this year’s programme and upcoming shows.Celebrations then moved to Merkanti by Hilton, which transformed into a vibrant fashion hub for the official launch party, bringing together designers, influencers, media personalities and industry professionals ahead of the week’s events. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Guests enjoyed a range of interactive brand experiences, food and drinks, including activations from Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Campari, Espolòn Tequila, 6fiftytwo, Catrice Cosmetics and Vaseline. Attendees were also treated to a curated food and beverage experience by Merkanti by Hilton, including an Islands8 Gin Slush.The evening’s soundtrack was provided by Vibe FM DJ Nate, with the station serving as the official radio partner of Malta Fashion Week.With a strong turnout from Malta’s fashion and creative industries, the launch event set the stage for another exciting edition of one of the country’s biggest fashion celebrations.Are you excited for Fashion Week?•