Sustainable fashion events and fairs bring together all stakeholders in one place to promote eco-friendly practices and raise awareness, shaping the future of fashion. These events provide professionals with opportunities to explore the latest sustainable materials and environmentally friendly innovations, while allowing consumers to stay updated on the latest developments in sustainable fashion.
Here’s a selection of international sustainable fashion events and fairs where you can connect with industry professionals, witness the evolution of sustainable fashion literature through discussions and panels, and expand your network in the realm of ethical fashion:
FUTURE FABRICS EXPO
The Future Fabrics Expo, held annually in London for over a decade, provides a rich exploration environment for professionals seeking to keep up with the latest sustainable materials and eco-friendly innovations. Organized in collaboration with Parley, a leading advocate for ocean preservation, this event brings together enthusiasts of ethical fashion both online and in person.
COPENHAGEN FASHION SUMMIT
Organized by the Global Fashion Agenda, the Copenhagen Fashion Summit gathers fashion actors from around the world under one roof. Brands, NGOs, ethical fashion initiatives, manufacturers, and professionals convene in Copenhagen each year for events and workshops focusing on specific issues. Remote online events also offer enriching opportunities for brands interested in sustainable innovations.
FASHION REVOLUTION
Fashion Revolution pioneers international physical and online events, bringing industry professionals together. Expanding its online programs during the pandemic, Fashion Revolution’s strong reports and research nourish the fashion industry. Make sure to explore their downloadable resources.
NEONYT
NEONYT, held annually in Frankfurt and making waves in Berlin, stands out as a fair entirely dedicated to sustainable fashion and eco-friendly innovations. NEONYT offers both brands and manufacturers an unparalleled source of information and networking opportunities on the latest developments in fashion technology.
INTERFILIERE
Interfiliere, renowned as one of the world’s most important fashion fairs, hosts large fairs and fashion shows in major cities like Paris, New York, and Shanghai every year. In recent years, Interfiliere has heavily focused on sustainability, dedicating its New York fair entirely to sustainability in 2019. The Paris leg of the fair, which brings together various actors from the fashion world worldwide, offers a detailed program on different topics each year, which you can follow on its website.
IMPACT-ACT NOW FOR POSITIVE FASHION
Organized in partnership with Paris Good Fashion, Impact-Act Now For Fashion has been held annually in Paris since 2019. Supporting every positive action contributing to sustainable design and ecological fashion, this initiative offers extensive networking opportunities with sustainable brands, manufacturers, and fashion collectives and associations. Act Now For Fashion brings together all actors in fashion to promote new ways of production and consumption through both online and physical events.
THE AUSTRALIAN CIRCULAR FASHION CONFERENCE
The Australian Circular Fashion Conference has been held in Canberra since 2018, addressing the environmental issues of fashion within the framework of circular fashion. Offering a rich program on how fashion can adapt to changing consumer expectations and the realities of the climate crisis, this event is a must-see.