CNA Federmoda in Turkmenistan for the ‘Ashgabat Fashion Long Weekend’

Press Release – April 9, 2025
Prepared by CNA Federmoda

The “Ashgabat Fashion Long Weekend” initiative, promoted by the Italian Embassy in Turkmenistan in collaboration with CNA Federmoda, concluded yesterday at the State Academy of Fine Arts.

The highlight of the event was a fashion show curated by CNA Federmoda, which served as the central moment of a broader program that included masterclasses for fashion design students and creativity workshops for industry professionals. This initiative fostered an important opportunity for dialogue and collaboration between enterprises from both countries. On the runway, unique creations were showcased—born from the fusion of Italian craftsmanship, represented by the brands Clò by Claudia B. and Opificio Modenese, with the artistic vision of Turkmen designer Jennet Agayeva.

“We decided to dedicate the ‘Made in Italy Day 2025’ in Turkmenistan to one of Italy’s most esteemed areas of excellence through the promotion of this initiative in collaboration with CNA Federmoda. Our goal is to broaden the scope of partnership with Turkmenistan to include the textile and fashion sectors, while also engaging young and promising local designers,” stated Luigi Ferrari, Ambassador of Italy to Turkmenistan.

“Thanks to the support of the Italian Embassy, we were able to present to the audience a vivid expression of the value that Italian craftsmanship brings to the fashion sector,” said Antonio Franceschini, Head of CNA Federmoda. “Moreover, the meetings held with Turkmen students, designers, and industry professionals have laid the groundwork for outlining a program of dedicated activities for Turkmenistan and, more broadly, for this region of Asia.”

The initiative by the Embassy and CNA Federmoda took place shortly after the first Central Asia–European Union summit, held on April 4 in Samarkand, during which European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an investment package worth 12 billion euros aimed at launching a “priority corridor of projects”—a decisive moment to further engage with the region.

The event benefitted from the artistic direction of Roberto Corbelli.

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