Step into a world where innovation meets creativity, where fashion intertwines with the arts, and where entertainment knows no bounds...
Formerly known as the Festival Mode & Design, this year’s 23rd edition promises to be a varied lineup that caters to every taste.
From August 24th to 27th, 2023, immerse yourself in a whirlwind of free runway shows and performances held at La Place des Festivals in downtown Montreal, featuring 150 artists from near and far.
The festival’s journey through the realms of creativity unfolds with carefully curated themes for each day:
- Thursday, August 24th: Identity and Self-Expression
- Friday, August 25th: Artistic Exploration
- Saturday, August 26th: Convergence of Disciplines, Innovation, and Experimentation
- Sunday, August 27th: Celebrating Cultures, Emerging Talents, and Diversity
Get ready to be captivated by the runway allure and the mesmerizing performances that promise to transport you into a realm of imagination and creativity.
THURSDAY AUGUST 24th lineup included: KiloJules / Hommage à Zilon / Mi-Carême / umojadanceco / Helmer / Dorsali / Dylan Sinclair / La Fille de Priam
With headliners that are considered royalty of the local creative world, the M.A.D. Festival will feature the likes of HELMER, a design maestro who’s graced the realms of Christian Dior and Thierry Mugler, Guillaum Chaigne, the self-taught artisan of refined streetwear, Lakuachimoto, the embodiment of eccentricity and nocturnal vision and Les Aguicheuses, masters of bold and unabashed lingerie:
The Pop-up corner is set to dazzle with the presence of remarkable brands curated by influential content creators and local brands.
Embrace the granny-chic trend and add a bit of vintage flair to your wardrobe with Dora Nola’s new tufted purses ! Also on display were the 100% silk twilly, to mix and match and wear in your hair, on your purse or around your wrist. ( See below)
M.A.D. SHOPPE
SEE a Fashion Show and Shop Live:
NEW this year , The MAD live stream shop will be back online and live streamed on Sunday August 27th at 8PM EST
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Get ready to dive into a world where the ordinary is re-imagined, where boundaries are shattered, and where expression takes center stage.
The Festival M.A.D. awaits your presence!
August 24 -27 th 2023 at Place des Festivals
Please check out the entire lineup here on their official Related