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Your Guide To Sustainable Fashion Trade Shows Around The World


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Mark your calendars and pack your bags, conscious fashion enthusiasts! The fashion industry is buzzing with excitement as we gear up for an exhilarating line up of trade shows with a special focus on sustainability. Whether you're a budding designer, a savvy buyer, or simply someone who loves to stay ahead of innovations & trends, our comprehensive guide to sustainable fashion trade shows is your golden ticket. From the eco-friendly runways in Paris to the cutting-edge showcases in Tokyo, we're here to help you navigate the vibrant world of green fashion events. Get ready to network, get inspired, and witness the future of sustainable fashion unfold right before your eyes!



  1. Copenhagen Fashion Summit: An annual event that gathers leaders in the fashion industry to discuss sustainable practices and solutions.

  2. Ethical Fashion Show Berlin: A trade show focusing on sustainable and ethical fashion brands and initiatives.

  3. Green Carpet Fashion Awards: Held annually in Milan, this event celebrates sustainable fashion, highlighting eco-friendly practices and innovations.

  4. Berlin Fashion Week - Ethical Fashion Show: Part of Berlin Fashion Week, this event showcases ethical and sustainable fashion brands from around the world.

  5. Sustainable Fashion Expo Tokyo: Japan’s first specialized show for items and materials, which focused on “sustainability” such as Ethical, Recycled, Eco-Friendly are showcased from around the world! This show collects attention from visitors who look for innovative sustainable items and materials, and new business partners.

  6. Sustainable Fashion Week (Various Locations): No central website, as it happens in various locations, but you can find information about local events and initiatives through online searches or social media) An initiative that promotes sustainability in the fashion industry through events, workshops, and showcases held in different cities globally.

  7. Amsterdam Fashion Week- Circular Fashion Program: Amsterdam Fashion Week features a program dedicated to circular fashion, highlighting brands and initiatives focused on reducing waste and promoting circularity.

  8. London Sustainable Fashion Rooms: An event held during London Fashion Week, dedicated to showcasing sustainable fashion brands and initiatives. (Not a dedicated website, but you can often find information about sustainable fashion events during London Fashion Week on the official London Fashion Week website or through related organizations and publications)

  9. Helsinki Fashion Week: In addition to its sustainability requirements for selected designers, Helsinki Fashion Week will focus on showcasing artists with innovative designs and production processes that contribute to the circular economy by creating a standard where repairing and alteration are more accessible and promoted.

  10. New York Fashion Week - Sustainable Fashion Day: New York Fashion Week includes a day dedicated to sustainable fashion, featuring eco-conscious designers and brands. (Not o dedicated website, but sustainable fashion events during New York Fashion Week are often highlighted on the official NYFW website or through related organizations and publications)

  11. Sustainable Fashion Day at Paris Fashion Week: Paris Fashion Week includes a day dedicated to sustainable fashion, highlighting environmentally friendly practices and innovations. (Not a dedicated website, but sustainable fashion events during Paris Fashion Week are often highlighted on the official PFW website or through related organizations and publications)

  12. Stockholm Fashion Week - Sustainable Fashion Hub: Stockholm Fashion Week features a Sustainable Fashion Hub, bringing together sustainable fashion brands, discussions, and initiatives.


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Traveler in Paris

During these events and themed weeks, the fashion industry comes together to place a significant emphasis on sustainability. This collective effort aims to showcase and highlight eco-friendly brands that are paving the way for a more sustainable future. Through various platforms and initiatives, such as workshops, panel discussions, and showcases, these events serve as a catalyst for promoting awareness of sustainable practices within the fashion industry. By bringing together key stakeholders, including designers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, these events create a space for collaboration, innovation, and education on the importance of adopting sustainable practices throughout the entire fashion supply chain. Ultimately, these events play a crucial role in driving positive change and fostering a more environmentally conscious and responsible fashion industry.


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