Our Role

The ASFB works to strengthen the Swedish fashion industry by connecting the people, institutions, and ideas that shape its future. We support brands through industry collaboration, strategic initiatives, international partnerships, and platforms that increase visibility, create commercial opportunities, and encourage knowledge sharing.

At the same time, we bridge academia and industry by creating pathways for emerging talent to engage with real-world challenges, helping ensure that new ideas, skills, and perspectives continue to strengthen the sector both in Sweden and internationally.

We also represent the interests of the industry in dialogue with policymakers and public institutions, advocating for conditions that enable Swedish fashion to remain innovative, competitive, and sustainable in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Board members

Alina Brane

Elected 2025

Angelo da Silveira

Elected 2021

Babak Azarmi

Elected 2024

Charlie Lindström

Elected 2025

Michael Elmenbeck

Elected 2025

Thérèse Hellström

Elected 2025

Vendela Ragnarsson, Chair

Elected 2023

Yvonnne Magnusson Norling

Elected 2024