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IED Barcelona Takes to the Runway at 080 x Cruïlla

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13 July 2026

Recently graduated Fashion Design alumni Rosella Vega Ley, Martina Barreiro Espinosa and María López Xandri took to the runway on 10 July, each presenting four looks from their final collections

080 x Cruïlla, the festival’s fashion runway dedicated to showcasing the talent and personal vision of Barcelona’s new generation of fashion designers, featured three IED Barcelona alumni, highlighting how the new creative voices of the future dress.

Recently graduated Fashion Design alumni Rosella Vega Ley, Martina Barreiro Espinosa and María López Xandri each presented four looks from their final collections on 10 July.

Rosella Vega Ley showcased "Recollection of a Childhood Dream", Martina Barreiro Espinosa presented "ur flesh will embarrass u", and María López Xandri unveiled "Vivir, sin más".

Congratulations to all three!

 

Cover photo courtesy of 080 x Cruïlla

From left to right: looks by Rosella Vega, Martina Barreiro and María López Xandri.

 

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