Copenhagen Fashion Week is a leader in sustainable fashion movements. They have set the tone with new requirements for next gen brands since launching their Sustainability Action Plan in 2020.
Copenhagen Fashion Week’s framework has further been adopted by London Fashion Week earlier this year - requiring the following from all brands who participate:
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Runway shows are expected to be zero waste.
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60% of collections must be developed from upcycled or dead stock materials.
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Brands cannot destroy unsold clothing or samples from previous collections.
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Fulfill Diversity & Inclusion policies for hiring.
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Must educate & inform customers about sustainability practices on at least two platforms.
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Frequently seen on the most recent runways of Copenhagen Fashion week was the material “SHIRINGA”, a sustainable bio-leather material developed by Caxacori Studio in collaboration with Indigenous Awajün communities.
Brands and designers who included the material within exhibitions included Mozhdeh Matin, Serena Coelho, ASK Scandinavian, AERON, Marimekko, The Sake Project, and MUNA Brand.
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