7.9
rating
Ludopedia
7.3
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love building empires and the sparkle of runways, you’ll enjoy the tension of every star.
Highlights
- Deep economic strategy
- Direct player interaction
- Multiple paths to victory
- Low randomness
Keep in mind
- Moderate learning curve
- Components can be tiny
- Playtime around 90 minutes
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Prêt‑à‑Porter puts you at the helm of a fashion house battling for runway supremacy. Each game simulates a business year, broken into months and quarters, during which you open design agencies, brand stores and preparation rooms, hire accountants, models and designers, and sign lucrative contracts. Money is both resource and weapon: loans can speed up growth, but interest eats into your cash. Every quarter culminates in a fashion show where you assemble collections and vie for stars in the categories Trends, Public Relations, Public, and Experts. Each star translates into extra cash, letting you hire more staff, open new facilities and boost your capabilities. The game blends worker placement, open drafting, and set collection, giving players multiple paths to victory – whether focusing on mass production, short‑term contracts, or design excellence. Interaction is direct: winning stars strips points from opponents, creating a fierce scramble for limited resources. Despite the glamorous theme, the mechanics are tight, with low luck and many strategic decisions, appealing to players who enjoy long‑term planning and feeling the weight of every investment. Playtime is about 90 minutes for 2‑4 players, and a 3.5 weight indicates the game is approachable yet deep enough for economic‑management fans. In short, Prêt‑à‑Porter offers a fashion‑empire‑building experience where each choice can turn your label into a runway icon or leave it out of style.
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Best player count
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2
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3
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4
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Portal Games, Brain Star, DiceTree Games, Maldito Games, Pegasus Spiele, Zvezda
Designer
Ignacy Trzewiczek, Piotr Haraszczak
Artist
Darek Zabrocki, Kwanchai Moriya, Maciej Janik, Mariusz Gandzel, Mateusz Kopacz, Michał Oracz, Tomasz Jedruszek
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.
What is the typical play time?
About 90 minutes.
How complex is the game?
Weight 3.5 – approachable with meaningful strategic choices.
What components are included?
Company board, design cards, money tokens, star markers, worker pieces, and building tiles.
Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of economic, management and fashion‑themed games who enjoy direct player interaction.
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