Moda Productions Opens Paris’s Most Exclusive Runways to Independent Designers

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This past Paris Fashion Week, Hôtel de Maisons, Pozzo di Borgo was abuzz as Moda Productions staged a group SS26 runway of independent designers. Each show represented a single thread of a larger garment that celebrated individuality, craftsmanship, and modern femininity. Sophisticated Living was thrilled to have a front-row seat to the future of fashion, and a reflection of the creative world Moda intends to build across Europe’s fashion capitals.

SAGIO by Alexander Sagio

Living and working in Budapest, Alexander Sagio draws on his background in architecture to create sharply intelligent designs. The SAGIO woman embodies power, sensuality, and a sense of balance—a modern vision built on contrasts: soft yet structured, restrained yet daring. His collection featured architectural minimalism brought to life through fluid tailoring and sculptural silhouettes. Sagio’s ability to blend intellect with allure makes his presentation a study in strength—clean, magnetic, and unforgettable.

Jeevan by Hussain Rehar

The designer showcased clean structures and precise linework, highlighting meticulous surface details that reflected both tradition and contemporary influences. The color palette felt both grounded and sophisticated, weaving together cultural richness in a modern, urban style. Each tailored piece exuded a calm confidence, allowing the skill in technique and craftsmanship to shine through. The overall effect was an elegant exploration of simplicity and sophistication, in which the quality of craftsmanship conveyed a subtle form of power.

Alersundi by Alejandra Lersundi

From Mexico to Paris, Alejandra Lersundi brought glamour with discipline. Her Alersundi Collection shimmered with the elegance of red-carpet heritage, gowns that honored tradition while celebrating the freedom of form. Each look was made-to-order and hand-finished with hours of intricate craftsmanship that translated effortlessly onto the runway. In Paris, Lersundi showed that true sophistication is found in the balance between beauty and intention.

MAZINI by Maria Mazina

Marking its 10th anniversary, Ukrainian label MAZINI delivered an ode to elegance — a masterclass in tailoring and timeless design. Founded by Maria Mazina and guided by brand director Tatiana Prosnitskaya, the brand embodies quiet authority through impeccable fit and natural fabrics. The collection speaks to women who lead with grace and strength, using suiting as soft armor and silhouettes that move seamlessly between the boardroom and the boulevard. MAZINI’s Paris debut was not just a milestone; it was a portrait of resilience, crafted with the precision and spirit of Ukrainian artistry.

NÜ CZN by Judy and Nikki Murdock

Founded by acclaimed Hollywood makeup artist Judy Murdock alongside her daughter Nicole “Nikki” Murdock, the brand blends cinematic precision with streetwise luxury. Their SS26 collection featured gender-fluid tailoring and upcycled fabrics crafted into bold, expressive silhouettes that moved with confidence and emotion. With its mix of artistry, rebellion, and refinement, NÜ CZN’s Paris debut captured the essence of modern identity and sustainability—transforming raw energy into elevated design and redefining what it means to be a true citizen of style.

Aleen Sabbagh

Aleen Sabbagh made a graceful and heartfelt debut, presenting a collection that embodied soulful couture grounded in care and conscience. With a focus on longevity and emotional connection, Aleen’s work redefined what modern luxury means, where sustainability meets sentiment and beauty becomes an act of responsibility. Her SS26 collection was a quiet triumph of refinement and purpose, inviting the audience to see couture not only as fashion but as a living expression of empathy, artistry, and enduring grace.

RAXXY by William Shen

The SS26 collection revealed RAXXY’s signature language of structure and sensitivity—where technology meets artistry, and precision breathes with purpose. It was a study in controlled beauty that transformed down-filled design into living sculptures. It is a vision of modern luxury built on intellect, emotion, and craft in perfect equilibrium.

MOLMAUNI x Nuki Cosmetics

Molmauni x Nuki presented a moving and poetic debut, revealing a collection that felt like a quiet symphony of strength and grace. The collaboration embodied a duet of gentle power and radiant beauty, where fluid silhouettes were shaped with emotional precision and understated confidence. With luminous fabrics, sculpted lines, and a profoundly human sensibility, Molmauni x Nuki celebrated the woman who remains centered—resilient, expressive, and softly commanding in her own light.

Rosii Nguyen & Ragged Romances

Rosii Nguyen and Ragged Romances brought a breath of light and emotion with a collection that reimagined bridalwear through movement, color, and joy. Their presentation unveiled color-lit gowns with layered sheers, painterly dyes, and buoyant tulle that shaped stories into silhouettes. Each piece felt expressive and candid, capturing the spirit of love in flux—playful yet profound, spontaneous yet intentional. The collection radiated a joy-forward energy that transformed tradition into art, offering a vision of modern romance that was as heartfelt as it was luminous.