Shivani Makoa Muthoo — Between City Lights and Island Waves

Between gala codes and the after-hours glow, Interlude explores the quiet space where formality loosens. Sequins, gloves, and classic silhouettes meet sculptural light and fluid gestures that disrupt the expected.

Born and raised in Maui, model and sustainability advocate Shivani Makoa Muthoo brings the serenity of island life into the fast-paced world of fashion. Between flights, castings, and big-city schedules, she carries the ocean within her as both grounding and inspiration.

From November 28 to 30, 2025, Baku once again became a center of global fashion energy as it hosted the second season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Azerbaijan (MBFW). Organized by the Azerbaijan Fashion Designers Association and Led.az Events with the support of strategic partner and official Mercedes-Benz distributor in Azerbaijan — Autocapital-Azerbaijan — the season reaffirmed its status as the country’s largest fashion event.

As part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Azerbaijan 2025, the Four Seasons Hotel hosted an exclusive private showroom for the Katerina Kvit brand.

The daily program of MBFW Azerbaijan began with live music performances: the third day kicked off with a performance by acrobatic artist Talha Kavranoglu accompanied by a DJ set by Berkcan Demir. The following designers presented their collections: Ajoure, Burak Demir, Dilnoz, and Khayam Khanukaev.

The daily program of MBFW Azerbaijan began with live music performances: jazz vocalist Wilson Alade performed on the second day. The following designers presented their collections: Alrawash, CUCA Fashion, Marina Davidova, and Paulina's Friends.

The daily program of MBFW Azerbaijan began with live music performances: pop singer Elnur Huseynov opened the first day. The following designers presented their collections: Geotrend, Jemma Russo, Lali, Velibeyli, and Viktoria Varga.

The American artist steps in as the house’s newest ambassador, bringing her magnetic energy into Anderson’s evolving Dior universe.