Dutch Sustainable Fashion Week: FÆES-›!T 2026

From 7 to 11 October 2026, Enschede will be all about sustainable fashion, textiles and art during FÆES-›!T, the annual Sustainable Fashion Art Event. Taking place during and around Dutch Sustainable Fashion Week, the event brings together creators, students, researchers, designers and other stakeholders to explore the theme: ‘Back to The Future. Past. To Progress.’

This year, Overlap, a partner within the NewTexEco research community, is taking the lead in organising the event. The programme includes documentaries, talks, workshops, textile art, fashion shows, showcases, sustainable fashion labels, exhibitions and wearable art. With a blend of fashion culture and a touch of activism, FÆES-›!T demonstrates that things can be done differently.

The organisation works in collaboration with local partners, including Concordia, Saxion Fashion & Textiles Technologies, ROC van Twente, Enschede Library, creative hubs, artists, sustainable fashion designers and local entrepreneurs.

On Wednesday 7 October, an opening event will take place at Connect-U in Enschede, organised by Saxion and ROC van Twente. Care & Repair, a project within the NewTexEco research community, is also involved and will be running a workshop in the morning for students, lecturers and researchers.

The full programme and the latest information can be found on the Overlap website: FÆES-›!T – Overlap

Image credits: Original photo: Tessa Wiegerinck | Design: Sjors Trimbach | Green coat design: Joelle Lola Creations