In a highly competitive market, it has somehow become a requisite for capital cities to have their own fashion week like those in NY, Russia, Hong Kong and Berlin as a visual demonstration of wealth and taste. In the last three years, Tbilisi became a new hot-spot for buyers and opinion makers looking for authenticity, avant-gardism and exoticism. Georgian fashion scene has gone through an unprecedented development. How ? Just take a look at the talent .
ALEKSANDRE AKHALKATSISHVILI
Aleksandre Akhalkatsishvili is leading the vanguard of Tbilisi talents bringing fashion clout (and a global audience) to the city. He’s known for strict lines and conservative silhouettes, cooled-up with draping, strong colors, and a boyish spirit—and Spring delivers just that in his signature faux eco-leather. Find it in an array of suiting, with an edge—think: cropped blazers that tie at the waist, dramatic slits, and V-shaped waistlines—alongside his sophisticated draping, updated with asymmetry.
The buys: any of the faux leather trousers (they have the perfect slouch), and the side-tie wrap dress in burnt orange cupro (a silky fabric made from reclaimed cotton linter).
LADO BOKUCHAVA
A beacon of emerging talent, Tbilisi is home to some of the most exciting names in the industry—and chief among them is Lado Bokuchava. The Georgian (who’s also at the helm of Matériel, another coveted Tbilisi label) puts a fresh, effortlessly-cool spin on the classic going-out wardrobe with his directional eye. Here, find his signature irresistible color combinations and unexpected texture with scarf details (the blazer in powder blue and mint green is divine), ruching at the side seams, beautiful drapery, and detachable glove-sleeves on corseted maxis. The buys: the scarf bra—a fluttery, open-back halter—and the sand pink strapless dress with a detachable scarf.
MATÉRIEL
Dubbed “Georgia's most famous label”, Matériel is a destination for the cool tailoring and leather currently pouring out of the region. The label is currently helmed by two buzzy young talents, Aleksandre Akhalkatsishvili and Lado Bokuchava. Their combined aesthetic marries a restrained androgyny with a youthful flair for rich color and sensual ruching. We love the new cutout midi dresses—they’re versatile, standout, and chic.
MACH & MACH
With 141k followers, Mach & Mach, helmed by sister duo Nina and Gvantsa Macharashvili, is Tbilisi’s most famous Instagram brand—and with good reason: the label’s specialty includes sparkle and shine-heavy pieces ideal for parties and other such Insta-worthy occasions. The news for Spring? Reinventions of their bestsellers (see: blazer dresses and silks adorned with diamante details) alongside an introduction of faux leather and a standout '90s-style skinny strap column dress.
GEORGE KEBURIA
Tbilisi-based talent George Keburia has already won over the It set with his offbeat-cool aesthetic—much like the futuristic, wavy-shaped sunglasses that launched his career, his line of geometric, sharp-lined, playful ready-to-wear has earned approval from the A-list (spotted most recently on Kaia Gerber). Spring delivers a range of blazers that bear the traces of his now-signature '80s-cool quirk. We love the longer-line styles: pair with a matching skirt (complete with asymmetric hemlines or draped details), or try wearing it alone for a going-out look with a bit of edge.
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