SFW Vilnius

AUGUST 25 - 28 / 2026 / VILNIUS

SUSTAINABLE FASHION
WEEK VILNIUS

FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

About the Festival

Mission

SUSTAINABLE FASHION WEEK / Vilnius is the leading sustainable fashion event in the Baltic States and one of the few fashion platforms in Europe dedicated exclusively to sustainability.

Since 2020, the festival has been held annually, providing a stage for talented emerging designers from the Baltics and across Europe to present their sustainable fashion collections, exchange ideas, and connect with international audiences.

Our mission is to provide a launch platform for emerging designers and to promote a more responsible approach to fashion by encouraging both creators and consumers to rethink the way fashion is designed, produced, and consumed. We believe that change begins with knowledge. The more people understand sustainable alternatives, the more conscious choices they can make.

The festival also aims to inspire the next generation of fashion designers. Through creativity, education, and international collaboration, we encourage new ways of thinking about fashion and its impact on people, resources, and the environment.

Sustainability Interpretations

What sets SUSTAINABLE FASHION WEEK / Vilnius apart is its open interpretation of sustainability, which is never confined to a single material, technique, or definition. Each designer is free to explore their own understanding of what sustainable fashion means, resulting in a runway as diverse in ideas as it is in aesthetics.

Cultural Value

SUSTAINABLE FASHION WEEK / Vilnius presents sustainable fashion not only as a necessity, but also as a source of creativity, aesthetics, and innovation.

The festival introduces talented young designers and their unique visions while bringing fashion culture closer to society. All events are open and free of charge, making sustainable fashion accessible to a wider audience.

Every year, the steps of the historic Vilnius Town Hall become an open-air runway in the heart of Vilnius Old Town.

Program

August 25–26

SUSTAINABLE FASHION WORKSHOP with Vilnius Tech

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August 27

SUSTAINABLE FASHION SUMMIT VILNIUS – in Vilnius Town Hall

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August 28, 21:00

SUSTAINABLE FASHION SHOW – at Town Hall Square

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Designers

Meet the designers presenting their collections at SFW Vilnius 2026

Nataly Järvik

Razmus Linde

Meideina Biliūtė

Mija Mečanecaitė

MIA MECANEC

Gretė Lábanauskaitė

lába studio

Jomilė Uksaitė

Almantas Kunskas

House of Kunskas

Živilė Skurvydaitė

Marija Bondarenko

Olivija Steinsvik

Domas Balaišis

Domas_Balandiz

Evaldas Kašiuba

Paulina Vitauskaitė

Paule

Marija Neimantaitė

Motiejus Lazauskas

Performansas

Alise Sedliņa-Brūdere

Van Ted

Rome University of Fine Arts

Joint designer team

Ilaria Petrazzi

Antonio Tedeschi

Khloe Raiko Oreto

Anna Monta Zalmane

Medina Sagayeva

Mattia Siciliano

Jules Hoornaert

Sustainability

At Sustainable Fashion Week Vilnius, sustainability is not a trend — it is our core principle and responsibility. We believe that fashion can and must evolve into a force for good, one that respects both people and the planet.

Our mission is to accelerate the transition toward a circular, ethical, and regenerative fashion system. By bringing together conscious designers, innovators, industry leaders, and consumers, we create a platform where sustainable practices are not only discussed but actively demonstrated.

Fashion is one of the most resource-intensive industries in the world. From water consumption and carbon emissions to textile waste and exploitation of workers — the impact is undeniable. That is why every collection, every material choice, and every conversation at our festival is guided by the question: How can we do better?

We champion transparency, innovation in materials, zero-waste design, ethical production, and local craftsmanship. Fashion remains the most attractive language, especially when speaking to the new generation — it allows us to inspire, educate and empower young people to make conscious choices through creativity and beauty.

Through education and inspiration, we aim to shift mindsets — showing that sustainable fashion is not a limitation, but a source of creativity, beauty, and long-term value.

For us, sustainability is not just about preserving the planet for future generations. It is about creating a better tomorrow — one where fashion enriches life instead of depleting it.

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