We are excited to announce the MFA x mcbw workshop “Designing for Sustainable Fashion in a New World” on May 5th, 2026, hosted as part of Munich Creative Business Week (mcbw).
This pre-event marks the launch of the second edition of the Munich Fashion Award 2027.
The workshop focuses on the challenges and opportunities for emerging sustainable fashion designers and sustainable labels in a rapidly changing fashion landscape.
EU regulations on sustainable production and transparency are evolving, and even small labels face significant hurdles in implementing solutions such as the AI-supported Digital Product Pass.
What to expect:
- Expert insights on regulatory requirements and technological tools
- Interactive sessions exploring the perspective of emerging designers and small labels
- Outcome: A GAP analysis identifying opportunities for sustainable growth
Featuring:
- Fredrik Timour – CEO Fashion Innovation Center Stockholm, Advisory Board MFA
- Troy Nachtigall – Professor of Fashion Research and Technology, Jury MFA
- Juliane Kahl – CEO Responsive Fashion Institute Munich, Academic in Sustainable, Phygital Fashion and Mental Health LMU Klinikum & University of Bern
Details:
- Target group: Emerging sustainable fashion designers & sustainable labels (max. 30 seats)
- Location: Referat für Arbeit und Wirtschaft, Kreativ München, Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße 15, Munich
- Date & Time: May 5 | 10:00–17:00 CET
Apply by April 16, 2026: Submit a brief statement (3–5 sentences) to kreativ@muenchen.de with the subject line: “MFA x MCBW Workshop ‘Designing for Sustainable Fashion in a New World’”.
Join us to share experiences, learn from experts, and shape the future of sustainable fashion.