Save The Date! Start next edition 1 October 2026: FÆES-›!T ‘Sustainable – Imaginary – True’
Every October, the Sustainable Fashion Art Event in Enschede around and during –› Dutch Sustainable Fashion Week Enschede (7–11 October), we celebrate the fact that things can be done differently. Fashion culture with a touch of activism! Documentaries, Talks, Workshops, (Textile) art, Fashion show, Showcases, Sustainable Fashion Labels, Swap & Share, Magazines, Exhibitions, Wearable Art. DSFW 2026: ‘Back to The Future. Past. To Progress.’
We collaborate with local organisations, including: Concordia, Saxion Fashion & Textiel Technologies, ROC Mode en Textiel, Enschede Library, creative hubs, artists, sustainable fashion designers, students, local sustainable entrepreneurs and others.
Most activities are free to attend, but you’ll need a ticket for some of them: –› Order your tickets here
Locations:
CONNECT-U, Ariënsplein 1, 7511JX Enschede
CONCORDIA SHOP & EXPO, Langestraat 56, 7511HC Enschede
OVERLAP, De Klomp 120, 7511DJ Enschede
CBE, Creatieve Broedplaats Enschede, De Klomp 122
BLACK BRICK, Hoge Bothofstraat 31f, 7511 ZA Enschede
SAXION F&TT, Van Galenstraat 19, 7511JL Enschede
ROC MODE & TEXTIEL, Ariënsplein 3, 7511JX Enschede
ENSCHEDE LIBRARY, Pijpenstraat 15, 7511GM Enschede
PROGRAMME IN ENSCHEDE
More info –› green text links
FÆES-›!T:
THU 1 OCT – 11OCT | CONCORDIA
Attached 'Expanding' installation
–› the stories of clothes
FÆES-›!T:
THU 1 OCT – 31 DEC | CONCORDIA
Illusory Fabrics Benedetta Zamboni
–› Opening 1 Oct Expo By Night 19:30
FÆES-›!T:
THU 1 OCT – 31 OCT | ENSCHEDE LIBRARY
FÆES-›!T Book table & display cabinet
–› Library Opening Hours
FÆES-›!T:
FRI 2 OCT | 12:00-17:00 | OVERLAP
Overlap Swap Station (De Klomp 120)
–› Swapping clothes
PRIDE ENSCHEDE:
SAT 3 OCT | 12:00-17:00 | CBE & OVERLAP
Queer Signifiers in Fashion (De Klomp 122)
–› Workshop, reserve your spot here
Overlap Swap Station (De Klomp 120)
–› Swapping clothes
FÆES-›!T & ARE:
SUN 4 OCT – SUN 11 OCT | BLACK BRICK
HIDE Adele Zavagno
–› Artist-in-Recidence (ARE Enschede)
–› Supported by Culture Moves Europe
FÆES-›!T:
SUN 4 OCT – SUN 11 OCT | BLACK BRICK
FÆES-›!T Expo Sunday 4 Oct Opening 16:00
Adele Zavagno, Şirin Bahar Demirel,
Emma Wijnsma at Black Brick
FÆES-›!T:
TUE 6 OCT – SAT 10 OCT | 10:30-17:00 | CONCORDIA
Sustainable Fashion Pop-up
–› Ecopolitan Magazine
DSFW ENSCHEDE:
WED 7 OCT | 9:00-12:00 | CONNECT-U
Kick-Off & Meet-Up 9:30-10:00 (doors open 9:00)
–› Floor van der Holst (NewTexEco)
ArtEZ Care & Repair 10:00-12:00
–› Workshop
Lunch 12:00-13:00
–› Saxion, ROC, NewTexEco & Teach4SD
–› Register here! (By 30 Sept) (required)
DSFW ENSCHEDE:
THU 8 OCT | 13:00-15:00 | ROC
Free Fashion Markt
–› Saxion & ROC students
FÆES-›!T:
THU 8 OCT | 19:30-22:00 | BLACK BRICK
FÆES-›!T Fashion Show between 20:00-21:00
–› Order your FÆES-›!T Show ticket here!
€7,50 (includes 1 drink)
FÆES-›!T:
FRI 9 OCT | 12:00-17:00 | CBE & OVERLAP
Overlap Swap Station (De Klomp 120)
–› Swapping clothes
Friday Workshops (De Klomp 122)
–› ‘Greenwashing’ dyeing textiles
–› Screen printing screen prints
–› Weaving and Embroidery together
–› Order your Workshops Ticket here!
€7,50 (includes coffee, tea, and a sweet snack)
DSFW ENSCHEDE:
FRI 9 OCT | 9:00-13:00 | ROC
Creation Challenge
–› Saxion & ROC students
FÆES-›!T:
SAT 10 OCT | 12:00-17:00 | CBE & OVERLAP
Overlap Swap Station (De Klomp 120)
–› Swapping clothes
Saturday Workshops (De Klomp 122)
–› ‘Greenwashing’ dyeing textiles
–› Screen printing screen prints
–› Weaving and Embroidery together
–› Order your Workshops Ticket here!
€7,50 (includes coffee, tea, and a sweet snack)
FÆES-›!T:
SUN 11 OCT | 12:00-17:00 | CONCORDIA
Sustainable Fashion Pop-up
–› Ecopolitan Magazine
FÆES-›!T:
SUN 11 OCT | 15:00-17:00 | CONCORDIA
Talk ‘Attached’ 14:30 (doors open) free
–› Moderator Hellen van Rees
FÆES-›!T 2026 is supported by the municipality of Enschede