CAN FASHION BE SUSTAINABLE?

According to UNEP the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of the annual global carbon emissions, and this number seems to be growing, as it is estimated that consumers buy 60 % more clothes and wear it for half as long.

There is a need for sustainable initiatives promoting a circular economy for fashion textiles, where the focus is to reuse, reduce, repair and recycle ♻️

This is why when Copenhagen Fashion Week took place in August 2023, there was strong emphasis on promoting their sustainability strategy to EDUCATE, REDUCE & ACCELERATE the industry.

The brands participating needed to meet the minimum requirements of having at least 50 % of the collection made of upcycled, recycled or certified materials. Furthermore the show production at CPHFW is zero waste, without single-use plastics and with only electric ground transportation during the week.

“Our vision remains to be an agenda-setting platform that uses its voice to accelerate sustainability efforts in the fashion industry”

By being a leading example, Copenhagen Fashion Week will continue the effort to implement the green agenda in the fashion industry for the years to come ✅