Ex-Dancing Star Heilwig Pfanzelter inspires as a model with 71!

Ex-Dancing Star Heilwig Pfanzelter inspires as a model with 71!

Modeschule Hetzendorf, 12., Hetzendorfer Straße 79, Österreich - On June 19, 2025, the final show of the Hetzendorf fashion school was celebrated with an impressive contingent of talents in the castle park. Under the creative motto "Antique Garden", 257 looks presented by young designers. The event, which was organized by students and teachers, once again shows that the Hetzendorf fashion school is a real hotspot for aspiring fashion designers.

The 71-year-old Heilwig Pfanzelter, former “Dancing Star” presenter, who surprised the audience as a model, stepped particularly into the spotlight. Her presentation was considered with great applause by prominent visitors such as Gerry Keszler and actress Lilian Klebow. The creativity and the style of the young designers taken was also very well received by the artist FJ Baur, which praised the energy of the show, while Klebow commented on the variety and creativity of fashion shown.

a festival of diversity

The show set a strong sign of inclusion and sustainability. Visitors were also able to admire a model in a wheelchair, which impressively transported the message of diversity and craftsmanship. This year, the participants who are between 14 and 18 years old presented various specializations, including fashion design, model modistry and knitting design.

The annual finale took place for two days, starting with the pre-show on June 17th and two other performances on June 18. A total of 250 models were shown, including 27 diploma collections, which showed the viewers the best creations of the fashion students.

extensive planning and high standards

From the organization to the presentation, everything was launched by students and teachers of the Hetzendorf fashion school. The ticket prices varied from 10 to 30 euros and the tickets were available from May 5, 2025, both online and in school administration, where only cash was accepted. The quota was limited, especially for the press and the VIP show, which made the demand all the greater.

How the City of Vienna contributes to the promotion of young designers, it became clear by the presentation of gractions of recognition and award of the association of funding. It is obvious that the Hetzendorf fashion school not only sets trends, but also offers talented young people a platform to realize their creative visions.

For a deeper insight into the event, take a look at the reporting of today, which holds the highlights of the show, and the detailed planning on Hum Vienna .