Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW) and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) have announced a strategic partnership to advance sustainable fashion. As part of this collaboration, AFW will implement CPHFW’s Sustainability Requirements for its official September shows, beginning with a one-year pilot phase. During this period, approximately 30 brands will be assessed against these standards before full adoption in September 2026.
AFW CEO Danie Bles emphasised the significance of this initiative: “At AFW, sustainability is central to everything we do. Sustainability is not an option – it’s the future of fashion, and we are shaping that future today. With this in mind, we are incredibly proud to announce our collaboration with CPHFW. By adhering to the Sustainability Requirements, we are joining forces with other fashion weeks to support designers in making real, measurable progress in their sustainability efforts.”
CPHFW CEO Cecilie Thorsmark echoed his thoughts: “We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Amsterdam Fashion Week shortly after our partnership with the British Fashion Council. With this new collaboration, we are strengthening sustainability standards within Europe and working even more closely on shared goals and a common language. These partnerships are essential for the necessary alignment within the industry and underscore the unique role fashion plays in driving positive change.”
Originally introduced by CPHFW in January 2020 in partnership with In Futurum and Dansk Fashion & Textile, the Sustainability Requirements were updated in 2024 to align with industry advancements and EU regulations. Developed with input from an advisory board and international experts, these guidelines form the foundation of CPHFW’s sustainability strategy. Their influence continues to grow, with Oslo Runway, Berlin Fashion Week, and the British Fashion Council also working to integrate them into their frameworks.
