Bucharest was the setting for Fashion Week for the third occasion, featuring not only the foremost regional designers but also intriguing labels from throughout Eastern Europe. Ukrainian brand GUDU has cemented its place as a consistent presence at Mercedes-Benz Bucharest Fashion Week – for this season, designer Lasha Mdinaradze persists in his study of black in every shade.
GUDU spring-summer 2026
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“Black is the most demanding color. It needs resolve to articulate,” the designer states. “To me, black has constantly symbolized presence, vitality, and drive.” Despite the absolute control of black upon the runway, each ensemble stood out as vivid and unique, since the GUDU woman opts for it not to vanish, but rather to reign supreme.
And silhouettes boasting a highlighted waistline and a pronounced shoulder shape, structured leather, a masculine form contribute to her dominance, while sporty touches organically blend with business-appropriate sophistication here. Simultaneously, Lasha Mdinaradze does not attempt to obscure the woman – he expertly intermixes the perception of garments as armor with tempting allure. He unveils this aspect of the GUDU woman through the use of taffeta and sheer fabrics, meticulously thinning this black mix with a sprinkle of shimmer. Noteworthy among the intriguing design approaches witnessed on the platform were coordinated suits exhibiting sculpted shoulders, a dress featuring a waterfall of ruffles for a skirt, leather bodices, and taffeta tops adorned with elaborate draping. “The GUDU spring-summer 2026 gathering is intended for individuals who transform attire into expression and expression into impact,” Mdinaradze wraps up, and we can only concur with his assessment.
