Spring 2026 is going to be busy with a dense schedule of trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions unfolding across Europe and North America. As fashion professionals travel between sourcing fairs, sustainability summits, and innovation showcase events, the coming months offer numerous opportunities to discover new materials, explore emerging technologies, and engage in discussions shaping the future of fashion.
Our VFR Global Fashion Events Calendar has been updated to include the key gatherings taking place between April and June 2026. Among them is Fashion Revolution Week 2026, an annual moment of reflection and action bringing together activists, designers, brands, and consumers to demand greater transparency and accountability in the fashion system. This year, we will be celebrating it even more meaningfully. Since February 2026, we have proudly been members of Fashion Revolution Poland, further strengthening our engagement with the global movement advocating for a more transparent and responsible fashion industry.
Material innovation and circularity remain central themes. Two editions of the Textiles Recycling Expo USA and Textiles Recycling Expo Europe will focus on the rapidly evolving field of textile recycling technologies. Meanwhile, Florence will host the e-P Summit 2026, organised by Pitti Immagine, bringing together leaders working on traceability, circular business models, and new approaches to responsible production.
Across Europe, the industry’s sustainability agenda will also take centre stage at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, one of the most influential platforms for dialogue between policymakers, brands, innovators, and researchers.
Material discovery and sourcing will continue to play an essential role in shaping the next generation of fashion collections. Designers and buyers will gather at Blossom Première Vision and Denim Première Vision, while Brussels will welcome the next edition of the Future Fabrics Expo 2026 Belgium – a collaboration between London’s The Sustainable Angle (Future Fabrics Expo) and Brussels’ Textiles Recycling Expo, promising an extensive showcase of innovative textiles and lower-impact materials.
Visitors in London can also explore the ongoing exhibition Performance Without Toxicity. Running from January through June 2026 at The Mills Fabrica, the exhibition examines the future of performance wear through the work of 37 pioneering companies demonstrating how high performance can be achieved without hidden costs to people or the planet.
Following the Global Fashion Conversation
Keeping track of the many conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and campaigns shaping the industry can be challenging — which is precisely why we created the VFR Global Fashion Events Calendar. It is designed as a continuously evolving resource to help professionals, researchers, and curious observers follow the most relevant developments across the global fashion ecosystem.
Use it to make your professional life easier – and let us know if you’re organising an event and would like it included.
Also, keep an eye out for our upcoming report from TRANOÏ Tokyo 2026!
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