Tbilisi is the latest city making its case as hub for fashion outside of the big four of Paris, Milan, New York and London. The Georgian capitol is teeming with a deep history and vibrant energy, which translate easily in the array of designs that flowered across catwalks, dressing rooms, and the city’s streets. For Document, photographer Ryan Koopmans captured the playful colors and fearless combinations that have come to define Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi, since its inception in 2009. We went behind the scenes at our favorite designers throughout the week including Lako Bukia, Situationist, Gola Damian, and more. Look closely and you’ll see the magnificent rise of an enfant terrible defying the stiff insecurity of lesser urban aspirants.