In an event that combines fashion, culture and gastronomy, the REC.0 festival is preparing to celebrate its 25th edition. This year, under the slogan ‘Live in the Rec’, more than 100 fashion brands will gather at the event to be held from November 8 to 11, 2023 in the city of Igualada, Catalonia.
With a unique focus on the world of fashion and sustainability, REC.0 provides a platform for renowned brands and emerging designers, all in an ephemeral and diverse environment.
At this pop-up festival, where former factories and tanneries come to life as fashion boutiques, visitors can expect to find exceptional offerings in a wide range of styles.
Big brands such as Converse, Nike and Puma share space with more alternative brands such as Miriam Ponsa, Who, Weekend and Visual Poetry Barcelona. In addition, ski and children’s fashion items will be offered, highlighting sustainable fashion as a fundamental part of the event.
The REC.0 festival is not only an opportunity for fashion lovers, but also presents a wide range of free activities and street food options.
This transforms the event into a complete experience that combines fashion, culture and gastronomy in an urban environment.
This year’s edition revolves around the slogan ‘Live in the Rec’, which highlights the festival’s focus on revitalizing the Rec neighborhood and demanding a new urban plan that brings life to this area all year round.
REC.0 Festival: a unique industrial heritage
The uniqueness of REC.0 is enhanced by its location. Igualada is home to a huge urban area known as the Rec, which was declared Industrial Heritage of Catalonia. This area, which is largely unknown to the public, is considered the most important architectural complex of active tanneries in Europe.
The history of the REC.0 festival began in 2009 when a group of six people passionate about the Rec neighborhood decided to make it known to the public and connect it with the creative world of fashion.
Over the years, the event has become a benchmark in Catalonia in the fields of fashion, heritage and culture. The event is held twice a year and each edition is unique, as new spaces and brands are incorporated, creating an ephemeral and ever-changing circuit.
However, the festival is not limited to fashion. It also offers a rich dining experience with more than 40 food trucks and pop-up bars.
In addition, culture and music have a prominent place in the event, with a constant program of concerts of different styles.
The REC.0 festival has established itself as an eclectic event that brings together fashion, culture and gastronomy in a historic industrial setting.
