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