As experts in sustainable fashion, we're excited to highlight the Dutch Sustainable Fashion Week (DSFW), organized by the DSFW Foundation for the sixth consecutive year. This premier national event emphasizes circular fashion, waste reduction, and textile innovations. Held from October 4 to 13, 2019, DSFW offers the public a glimpse into the future of Dutch sustainable fashion. Over ten days, it spotlights developments, innovations, and emerging designers, fosters talent, educates on sustainability, and connects stakeholders. Here's a curated selection of highlights:
October 3, 2019: Opening Show - FASHTAINABLE by Tommy Driessen x DSFW
On the eve of DSFW, Thursday, October 3, stylist Tommy Driessen debuted his high-profile collection of about 40 looks. Known for styling Dutch celebrities, Driessen drew from his vintage archive and premium fabrics to create 'sustainability meets glamour.' This 'FASHTAINABLE' showcase proves sustainability and high fashion are inseparable, repurposing red-carpet pieces worn just once to honor craftsmanship and advance Dutch sustainable fashion.
October 4, 2019: Future Fashion Show - Weiyu Hung, Tim Dekkers, Sharita Karsten
On World Animal Day, Friday, October 4, three talented graduates from Willem de Kooning Academy, ArtEZ, and HKU presented 14-piece collections. Addressing industry challenges, they offered alternatives to animal-derived materials and fast-fashion disposables, promoting solution-driven innovation and nurturing young talent to a wide audience.
October 7, 2019: Business Day DSFW x CIRCL
Monday, October 7, brought professionals together at CIRCL for insights on sustainability in fashion—from raw materials and design to working conditions. Featuring practical stories, workshops on implementation, networking, a keynote by Stientje van Veldhoven (Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management), talks from Philips Signify, HEMA's Sustainability Manager, and a WE Fashion panel.
October 10, 2019: 'Fashion on the Bon' Exhibition at the Resistance Museum
Opening during DSFW, this exhibit explores wartime textile shortages from 1940, mirroring today's reuse trends driven by waste awareness—not scarcity. Featuring Viktor & Rolf, Ronald van der Kemp, Lisa Konno, and WWII-inspired designs by ROC students.
Events spanned Amsterdam, The Hague, Deventer, Enschede, Eindhoven, Haarlem, Leiden, and Zwolle. Learn more at www.dsfw.nl.
