Amsterdam Fashion Week Adopts CPHFW's Sustainability Requirements

Today, Amsterdam Fashion Week and Copenhagen Fashion Week announce a new partnership, joining forces to accelerate the industry's sustainability actions across the Nordic and Benelux fashion markets.

As part of the collaboration, Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW) will roll out the Sustainability Requirements framework developed by Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) for their official show schedule. Kicking off with a one-year pilot phase to embed the Minimum Standards into their existing admission criteria, the full implementation will come into effect in September 2026. During upcoming Amsterdam Fashion Week, approximately 30 brands featured in the official show schedule will be measured against the Sustainability Framework Requirements.

Danie Bles, CEO of Amsterdam Fashion Week said, "At AFW, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Sustainability isn’t optional – it’s the future of fashion, and we’re shaping it today. With this in mind, we are incredibly proud to announce our partnership with CPHFW. By adhering to the Sustainability Requirements, we join forces with our fellow fashion weeks to support designers in making real, measurable progress in their sustainability efforts."

Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week said, "We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Amsterdam Fashion Week so shortly after joining forces with the British Fashion Council. With this new collaboration, we further establish the Sustainability Requirements within Europe and work even more closely on shared language and common objectives. This partnership not only fosters much-needed industry alignment but underpins the unique role fashion play in driving positive change within the industry."