Global Sustainable Fashion Week

A Decade of Shaping the Future: 10 Years of #GSFW

Our Visionary Beginnings in Budapest

In 2015, the National Fashion League Hungary Association took a pioneering step by establishing its Eco Team. Our goal was clear: to inspire designers and fashion professionals in Hungary to collaborate for a more sustainable industry.

Following a highly successful debut at Budapest Fashion Week, our President, Dr. Gabriella Mányi Walek, made a landmark decision to create something unique—a complex, international platform for sustainability. This “brainchild” became the Global Sustainable Fashion Week (#GSFW), a global stage for conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and eco-fashion shows.

Global Roots & Expert Foundations

From the start, #GSFW was built on world-class expertise. Our mission was championed by Vittorio Giomo, a renowned Italian sustainability educator, and Dr. Sass Brown, a world-leading researcher, educator, and activist with extensive experience across the UK, USA, and Dubai. Their support helped cement #GSFW as a bridge between tradition and modern ethical practices.

Celebrating 10 Years of Global Leadership

Today, as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary, we are proud that #GSFW has become the most powerful sustainable fashion platform in Central Europe. While our journey began in Budapest, #GSFW has significantly expanded its international presence, hosting numerous satellite and accompanying events outside of Hungary to strengthen our global impact.

Education for the Future: The EduPlatform

A core pillar of our mission is the education of the next generation. We recently launched our #GSFW EduPlatform, dedicated to teaching sustainable, eco-conscious, and ethical fashion practices on a broad scale, ensuring that future industry leaders are equipped with the knowledge to drive change.

A New Chapter: Evolution and Team Efficiency

To mark this milestone, #GSFW is entering a new era of productivity. We have created a more efficient, multi-layered structure to achieve our global goals:

• #GSFW Ambassadors: A prestigious network of elite professionals from the global textile and fashion industry.

• Operative & Executive Team: Our core team consists of specialists who drive our strategic objectives, marketing, and program management. Beyond their executive roles within GSFW, these experts serve as strategic advisors, providing invaluable support and professional guidance to our partners to help them achieve their own sustainability goals.

• International Volunteer Team: A powerful group of passionate individuals from around the world contributing to our shared vision.

We are continually evolving and are pleased to welcome new partners and professionals who are joining our team.

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of innovation and step into the next decade of global sustainable excellence.