As we are nearing the dates of Fashion Week all around the world, numerous fairs and expositions are being scheduled at the same time, coinciding with the soon to be showcased fashion shows for Pre-Fall 2017 collections. Fashion Week officially starts in New York in the first week of February and it tours in each of the fashion capitals, moving on to London the next week, then Milan and finally in Paris on the first week of March 2017.
In line with Fashion Week 2017, Seams for Dreams has put together the best fairs in ethical and sustainable fashion all around the world in 2017 for everyone to take a glimpse and to check out, just in case you would be in Berlin, Paris, or Copenhagen.
Ethical Fashion Show in Berlin, Germany
This is one of the best ethical fairs and one of the first to be rolled out, plus it happens twice a year. The Ethical Fashion Show in Berlin will present on January 17 to 19, 2017 progressive street wear and casual wear labels during the Berlin Fashion Week. With a clear focus on design and sustainability, the show will bring together top players from the eco-fashion segment, from labels that include Beaumont Organic, Nae Vegan Shoes, Marcia de Carvalho and many more. Grab the last couple of days to register online and discover the different activities and partnerships laid out in this colorful fair in Berlin at http://ethicalfashionshowberlin.com/en/. The next edition this year is slated on July 4 to July 6,2017
Green showroom
Green showroom in 2014
Happening at the same time with the Ethical Fashion Show in Berlin this January 17 to 19, 2017, this event is unlike any other fashion event in Europe. Elegant designs and sustainable high-grade materials will be showcased in an exclusive ambience and personal atmosphere with that certain extra something that distinguishes it from any other sustainable or ethical fashion event. Spotlight will be on eco-fashion with selected designers presenting their new collections to an audience of prominent guests from the worlds of fashion, business, politics, film and television who enjoy high fashion at its best at the Salon show in the Club of the Postbahnhof in Berllin. More information on their official website at http://www.greenshowroom.com/en/
Made in France Premiere Vision
This event happens on March 29 to March 30 2017 at the Carreau de Temple in Paris so if you are there during this period for shopping or for vacation, be sure to check out this wonderful fair that presents different artisans sharing their know-how and craftsmanship in creating fashion pieces, that we can say are produced in an ethical fashion, through the continued production and manual techniques of the artisans who are based in France. More information on the English version of their website at http://www.salonmadeinfrance.com
Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2017
Copenhagen Fashion Summit happens every year, with fashion experts on the panel discussion on this photo from the 2009 edition
This is one of the most important events, focusing on fashion sustainability, bringing together business leaders, influences, politicians, celebrities in one platform in Copenhagen Denmark on May 11, 2017. The mission of this global summit is to mobilize the international fashion industry to transform the way we produce and consume fashion. This is done by engaging the broader fashion community on the most pressing issues and solutions and by creating joint commitments to achieve significant progress. Ultimately, the Copenhagen Fashion Summit will steer industry leaders towards concrete commitments, for a world beyond next season. Jan Olesen, CEO of Mario Testino+ will be there, as well as Amber Valetta, celebrity model and entrepreneur plus a lot more important personalities in the fashion business.
