The fashion industry at large, like any industry, is facing sustainability challenges both environmental and social. As a country, Sweden has long since held a torch to these subjects in the face of shifting global sentiments and pushbacks. From development, to production, to presentation, there are always challenges and demands both internal and external that push any one individual to perform to the best of their ability.

A mix of SFA members and NEST startups enjoyed an evening of good conversations and exchange of knowledge.

From last weeks SFA Members Breakfast at @sohohousestockholm — with @spherio.solutions the themes and knowledge surrounding circular economies and production were discussed as well as how to tackle these issues. A consensus was reached that for fashion to survive; circularity in different forms needs to be accomplished or the goal posts are forever moved forward.

It really started with us going down to Portugal in a truck and knocking on the doors of textile factories, and asking them if we could get their deadstock fabrics. Both Evalena and I have previously worked at brands that had the will for working with sustainability, and with those experiences we felt prepared to do it together. So as craftspeople that take pride in our work we wanted to pursue our fashion in a sustainable way NOW rather than later...

"Fashion is about change" was the takeaway for guests that attended the Official SS23 After Party. Presented by the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Stockholm Fashion Week collaborated with Safi Club to deliver a night celebrating the long awaited physical comeback of Stockholm Fashion Week.