medium_Feben1.png

small_Feben1.png

thumbnail_Feben1.png

Feben1.png

medium_Feben2.png

small_Feben2.png

thumbnail_Feben2.png

Feben2.png

medium_Feben3.png

small_Feben3.png

thumbnail_Feben3.png

Feben3.png

medium_Feben4.png

small_Feben4.png

thumbnail_Feben4.png

Feben4.png

medium_Feben5.png

small_Feben5.png

thumbnail_Feben5.png

Feben5.png

medium_Feben6.png

small_Feben6.png

thumbnail_Feben6.png

Feben6.png

medium_Feben7.png

small_Feben7.png

thumbnail_Feben7.png

Feben7.png

medium_Feben8.png

small_Feben8.png

thumbnail_Feben8.png

Feben8.png

medium_Feben9.png

small_Feben9.png

thumbnail_Feben9.png

Feben9.png

medium_Feben10.png

small_Feben10.png

thumbnail_Feben10.png

Feben10.png

medium_Feben11.png

small_Feben11.png

thumbnail_Feben11.png

Feben11.png

medium_Feben12.png

small_Feben12.png

thumbnail_Feben12.png

Feben12.png

medium_Feben13.png

small_Feben13.png

thumbnail_Feben13.png

Feben13.png

medium_Feben14.png

small_Feben14.png

thumbnail_Feben14.png

Feben14.png

medium_Feben15.png

small_Feben15.png

thumbnail_Feben15.png

Feben15.png

medium_Feben16.png

small_Feben16.png

thumbnail_Feben16.png

Feben16.png

medium_Feben17.png

small_Feben17.png

thumbnail_Feben17.png

Feben17.png

medium_Feben18.png

small_Feben18.png

thumbnail_Feben18.png

Feben18.png

medium_Feben19.png

small_Feben19.png

thumbnail_Feben19.png

Feben19.png

medium_Feben20.png

small_Feben20.png

thumbnail_Feben20.png

Feben20.png

medium_Feben21.png

small_Feben21.png

thumbnail_Feben21.png

Feben21.png

medium_Feben22.png

small_Feben22.png

thumbnail_Feben22.png

Feben22.png

medium_Feben23.png

small_Feben23.png

thumbnail_Feben23.png

Feben23.png

medium_Feben24.png

small_Feben24.png

thumbnail_Feben24.png

Feben24.png

medium_Feben25.png

small_Feben25.png

thumbnail_Feben25.png

Feben25.png

medium_Feben26.png

small_Feben26.png

thumbnail_Feben26.png

Feben26.png

medium_Feben27.png

small_Feben27.png

thumbnail_Feben27.png

Feben27.png

medium_Feben28.png

small_Feben28.png

thumbnail_Feben28.png

Feben28.png

1.webp

Feben is a designer based in London. A recent graduate of Central Saint Martins, where she completed MA Fashion as an Isabella Blow scholar, her work reclaims feelings of displacement. Drawing on the nomadism of her own background, she takes a surrealistic approach to exploring the visual codes of Black life from all corners of the globe. Exploring her own visual language, Feben applies the twist as her signature technique in combination with vibrant colour combinations and mixed materials.Community is at the heart of FEBEN’s dynamic design. Born in North Korea, from Ethiopia and raised in Sweden, Feben introduces a fresh perspective to the worlds of fashion and art.Feben is part of British Fashion Council NEWGEN and supported by Swedish Fashion Council in the incubator SFC [Incubator]. &nbsp;

Feben.jpg

Feben

AW23

On Wednesday, August 30th, SFC CEO Jennie Rosén won the ‘Innovation of the Year’ Award at the annual ‘NK Galan’ at Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm, Sweden.

large_image (2).webp

medium_image (2).webp

small_image (2).webp

thumbnail_image (2).webp

image (2).webp

For the eighth consecutive year, Nordiska Kompaniet presented awards in various categories to individuals who made a significant impact in the industry. A total of six awards were presented from a jury of carefully selected creatives, fashion designers, and style icons.

<h1>The Jury's motivation followed:</h1>“The innovation award is a tribute to those who dare to rethink. The winner of this year's innovation award is a true fire spirit passionate about sustainability and innovation. She represents Swedish fashion like no other and constantly innovates and challenges the industry. Above all, this year's winner creates a global curiosity about Swedish fashion and has brought several young design talents to the international fashion scene. A true mentor and inspiration”.

Jennie Rosén won 'Innovation of the Year' at NK Galan 2023

Swedish Fashion Council is excited to announce the return of the FASHION [X] Showroom for Paris Fashion Week SS24, in collaboration with the London-based talent incubator FASHION EAST.

small_WEBSITE.jpg

thumbnail_WEBSITE.jpg

WEBSITE.jpg

Located at 43 Rue Notre Dame de Nazareth in Paris, the showroom will take place from 27th September to 4th October, 2023, showcasing a curated selection of the most prominent young brands from the SFC [INCUBATOR], as well as current and alumni designers supported by FASHION EAST. Taking part this season are: ALL-IN, ASHLEY WILLIAMS, AVAVAV, FEBEN, HODAKOVA, JOHANNA PARV, LOUIS ABEL, RAVE REVIEW.

The FASHION [X] SHOWROOM was initiated in 2021 to create a global platform highlighting some of the most attractive emerging talents to shape the industry's future. Now in its third year, the FASHION [X] SHOWROOM has become a must-visit for top-tier press and buyers and a unique opportunity to meet with the talents personally.

The FASHION [X] SHOWROOM is supported by OnceMore® from Södra, the world's first large-scale process for recycling blended fabrics. Showroom visitors will also be able to meet the OnceMore® team and have a look and feel at the unique end products.

FASHION [X] SHOWROOM PARIS SS24 

The third annual Challenge the Fabric (CTF) took place on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th of May 2023, at Centro Congressi Fondazione Cariplo in Milan. &nbsp;

medium_Screenshot 2023-05-17 at 15.14.59.png

small_Screenshot 2023-05-17 at 15.14.59.png

thumbnail_Screenshot 2023-05-17 at 15.14.59.png

Screenshot 2023-05-17 at 15.14.59.png

With a focus on sustainability, transparency, and material innovation, CTF 2023 hosted six inspiring keynotes and four panel discussions, exploring themes such as the immense potential of green textiles and innovative materials, sustainable forestry, new technologies, legislation and eco-friendly regulations, and the importance of cross-sector collaboration.&nbsp;

The initiative offered a unique opportunity for the entire supply chain involved in man-made cellulosic fibers (MMCF) to come together, collaborate, and drive positive change, inviting industry leaders and stakeholders from the fashion, textile, and forest sectors.

A notable addition to this year's event was an exhibition space, reinforcing awareness about textile developments and highlighting game-changing material innovations from sustain-tech companies including Altri, Birla, Södra OnceMore®, Re:newcell&nbsp;and&nbsp;TreeToTextile.&nbsp;

Attendees taking part in the event included&nbsp;Aditya Birla Group, Altri, ALL-IN, Arauco, Birla Cellulose, Brioni, Circ, Closed Loop Partners, Diesel, Eastman, European Forest institute, Fashion for Good, Forbes, Global Fashion Agenda, GUCCI, H&amp;M, Hawkins Wright, Houdini Sportswear, IKEA of Sweden, Kering, LVMH, McKinsey &amp; Company, Moncler, NSS Magazine, OTB Group, Pangaia, PVH Corp., Re:newcell, Richemont, Södra, Techstyler, Textile Exchange, Uniqlo, Vans, Valentino, VF Corporation, Vogue Business and many more.&nbsp;

The cross industry initiative was initiated and hosted by Ekman Group and organized by the Swedish Fashion Council and offered a unique opportunity for the entire supply chain involved in man-made cellulosic fibers (MMCF) to come together, collaborate, and drive positive change, inviting industry leaders and stakeholders from the fashion, textile, and forest sectors.

TAKEAWAYS FROM CHALLENGE THE FABRIC (CTF) 2023

The Röhsska Museum of Design and Craft invited SFC [Incubator] FEBEN and SFC Creative Director Robin Douglas Westling for an in-conversation as part of Röhsskas Modedagar in Gothenburg.

large_Feben.png

medium_Feben.png

small_Feben.png

thumbnail_Feben.png

Feben.png

Röhsskas Modedagar occurred from the 16th until the 19th of March, 2023. This year’s edition offered inspiring lectures, panel talks and workshops exploring themes such as talent development and the conditions for sustainable transformation within the fashion textile sector. The inaugural edition of Röhsska Modedagar took place in 2016.

Röhsskas Modedagar is part of Textile Movement Talents, which the Swedish Fashion Council and Tillskärarakademin in Gothenburg organize. The initiative is part of Västra Götalands Regionens initiative Textile Movement, a joint project in western Sweden to establish the region as a pioneering textile cluster in Europe, spearheading sustainable and circular innovation in the industry.&nbsp;

Röhsskas Modedagar 2023

The Swedish Fashion Council participated in D-Congress in Gothenburg, Sweden’s largest e-commerce event organized by Svensk Handel (Swedish Trade Federation).&nbsp; &nbsp;

medium_Dcongress.png

small_Dcongress.png

thumbnail_Dcongress.png

Dcongress.png

D-Congress occurred on March 8-9, 2023, at the Swedish Exhibition &amp; Congress Centre in Gothenburg. The theme for this year was Profitable creativity – the ability to apply creative thinking to drive better results.

As part of the event, SFC CEO Jennie Rosén hosted “Fashion Transformation”, a session with an aim to explore and discuss the growing second-hand market, digital fashion and social sustainability.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The session kicked off with an introduction from SFC CEO Jennie Rosén followed by a keynote from Emma Streman, H&amp;M Business Tech and two panel talks joined by Alma Riihelä, Sellpy; Kristian Ranjal, Aplace; Nana Sacko, SAKO and Stadsmissionen; Fredrik Timour,&nbsp; Fashion Innovation Center; Kunal Chopra, Frame; Laura Rojas, Ninjas In Pyjamas and Mucheneta Ten Napel, Shape Innovate.

D congress 2023: Fashion Transformation

The Swedish Fashion Council (SFC) and the London-based talent incubator Fashion East joined forces and successfully presented the FASHION[X] SHOWROOM during Paris Fashion Week in March 2023.

Screenshot 2023-09-20 at 17.05.33-min.png

medium_Screenshot 2023-09-20 at 17.05.33-min.png

small_Screenshot 2023-09-20 at 17.05.33-min.png

thumbnail_Screenshot 2023-09-20 at 17.05.33-min.png

The FASHION[X] SHOWROOM took place from Thursday 2nd - Monday 6th March 2023 at 43 Rue Notre Dame de Nazareth, highlighting some of the most prominent young brands from SFC's internationally recognized incubator program SFC [INCUBATOR] and Fashion East.

The showroom featured nine designers, including SFC [INCUBATOR] brands HODAKOVA, Rave Review, AVAVAV, ALL-IN, FEBEN, and Selam Fessahaye, as well as Fashion East brand Johanna Parv and Fashion East alumni ASAI. The showroom also hosted the Swedish accessories brand VENCZEL.

The FASHION[X] SHOWROOM was initiated in 2021 to create a global platform highlighting some of the most attractive emerging talents set to shape the industry's future. Now in it's third year, the FASHION[X] SHOWROOM has become a must-visit for top-tier press and buyers, offering a unique opportunity to meet with the talents personally.

FASHION [X] PARIS SHOWROOM AW23

During a unique two-day event taking place in Stockholm on November 9 and 10, SFC gathered its international and local communities to highlight the new era of Swedish fashion. SFC’s ‘Stockholm [X]perience’ focuses on brands from SFC’s internationally recognized incubator program, SFC, fostering the front runners of the future of fashion. &nbsp;

large_0891 - SFC - NOV 10 - 2022.jpg

medium_0891 - SFC - NOV 10 - 2022.jpg

small_0891 - SFC - NOV 10 - 2022.jpg

thumbnail_0891 - SFC - NOV 10 - 2022.jpg

xlarge_0891 - SFC - NOV 10 - 2022.jpg

0891 - SFC - NOV 10 - 2022.jpg

SFC’s ‘Stockholm [X]perience’ started off with the launch of ‘Fashion Transformation’, a new report series that highlights the transformation of the fashion industry and lays the foundation of SFC’s future focused agenda. The launch of the report took place during a panel discussion in collaboration with Polestar featuring industry experts exploring the transformation of the industry and the future it will lead to.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The report series Fashion Transformation was presented in collaboration with Polestar during a panel conversation moderated by Lucy Maguire from Vogue Business. Participants included Danica Kragic, professor in computer science at KTH The Royal Institute of Technology, Suzan Hourieh Lindberg, founder and CEO of The Social Few and Perspetivo, Jonatan Janmark, Partner at McKinsey, Linn Af Klint Kansmark, Strategic Project Manager, Circular Business at H&amp;M, Lisa Lang, Director of Policy and EU Affairs at EIT Climate KIC. The conversation was focused around the transformation of the industry and its most significant challenges and opportunities.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The following two days enabled international and local press, as well as other parts of SFC’s community to meet with the participants in SFC [Incubator]. The incubator focuses on brands and creatives combining innovative sustainable business models with creative excellence and a disruptive vision.&nbsp;

Participants in SFC [Incubator] highlighted during the event include upcycling brand Hodakova, AVAVAV’s Creative Director Beate Karlsson, BFC Newgen brand Feben, celebrity favourite Jade Cropper, Selam Fessahaye and previous LVMH Prize finalists and Gucci Vault participants Rave Review.

Acknowledging the power of mixing different cultural expressions, ‘A Stockholm [X]perience curated by SFC’ also included a one of a kind performance hosted by musician Mona Masrour featuring some of Sweden’s brightest R&amp;B and hip hop stars and an exhibition by art project AMAZE. The two-day event ended with the release of the new SFC book ‘’MODE 2022’’ and [Fashion X], a new digital platform highlighting the voices of the future of fashion.&nbsp;

The closing dinner hosted at Fotografiska Stockholm presented the <a href="https://www.swedishfashioncouncil.se/sfc-book">SFC book ‘MODE 2022’</a>, created together with NUDA PAPER, which is the creative translation of the report aimed at everyone interested in the future of fashion. Stories include Our Legacy Workshop, EYTYS, Anna Uddenberg, FEBEN, the next generation of fashion critics and more. The dinner also introduced [Fashion X], a new digital platform examining the fashion industry from a social, political, economic and creative point of view. [Fashion X] has been developed by SFC in partnership with SALLY, EY Doberman’s future manifestation lab.

‘’Sweden has a unique combination of an outstanding force of innovation, a widespread focus on sustainability and creative excellence. By applying all of these strengths, Swedish fashion has the opportunity to play a leading role in the future of the fashion industry. SFC’s Stockholm [X]perience is the first step in introducing the New Era of Swedish Fashion and strengthen Sweden’s position on the international fashion arena.’’ &nbsp; — Jennie Rosén, CEO at the Swedish Fashion Council &nbsp;

SFC Stockholm [X]PERIENCE

At our showroom with Fashion East in Partnership with Dazed, hundreds of free copies of the new autumn 2022 Dazed Issue was given out.

large_Dazed PFW Mag Launch_32.jpg

medium_Dazed PFW Mag Launch_32.jpg

small_Dazed PFW Mag Launch_32.jpg

thumbnail_Dazed PFW Mag Launch_32.jpg

xlarge_Dazed PFW Mag Launch_32.jpg

Dazed PFW Mag Launch_32.jpg

At Dover Street Market's 3537 courtyard, Fashion [X] Showrooms media partner Dazed handed out free copies of their latest magazine. Dazed is the most influential independent fashion and culture title in the world, and champion radical fashion and youth culture, defining the times with a vanguard of next generation writers, stylists and image makers.

The issue featured cover stars such as Kelela, Burna Boy, Hal Baddie and Saucy Santana. At the free mag drop, a thousands bottles of beer came courtesy of friends at Heineken.&nbsp;

Dazed free magazine drop during Fashion [X] Showrooms at 3537

In partnership with Dazed, Swedish Fashion Council, Fashion East and 3537 presented a showroom featuring Jawara Alleyne, Hoda Kova, Karoline Vitto, AVAVAV, HRH, All-In, Feben and Rave Review