Berlin Fashion Week To Adopt Sustainability Standards By 2026
New guidelines will emphasize inclusion, supply chain transparency, and inspire emerging designers.
Following Copenhagen Fashion Week's footsteps, Berlin Fashion Week is introducing sustainability requirements.
The sustainability requirement at CPHFW ensures that every brand taking part meets a minimum set of standards. The focus areas are strategic direction, design, smart material choices, working conditions, consumer engagement, and show production. They cover economic, environmental, social, cultural, and ethical issues.
According to FashionUnited, BFW will focus on inclusion and the supply chain. They are adjusting the requirements to include freedom, inclusion, and creativity – three of BFW’s values.
In an interview with FashionUnited, Scott Lipinski, CEO of Fashion Council Germany spoke about the aim of the requirements.
“We want to lead by example and further start the conversation on this topic to stimulate a turnaround in the industry.”
He hopes that the requirements will influence collections and inspire emerging designers.
The guidelines are planned to take full effect in February 2026.
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