The association

For Swedish fashion — today and tomorrow

Supporting brands

ASFB represents Swedish fashion brands, ensuring they have a strong collective voice in an evolving global market. Through industry collaboration, strategic initiatives like Stockholm Fashion Week and key partnerships, we provide brands with visibility, investment opportunities, talent networks and a forum for collaboration.

Bridging academia

We bring together fashion, business, and sustainability education to foster the next generation of industry leaders. Through programs like Swedish Threads, the ASFB connects students with real-world industry challenges, ensuring that innovation and fresh talent are integrated into the Swedish fashion landscape.

Through international collaborations we bring young talent both into Sweden and out into the world, like with Premio Stoccolma and Hong Kong Design Centre Award.

Informing policy

As a key voice in Swedish fashion, the ASFB engages with government bodies and policymakers to advocate for the industry’s needs. By working at the intersection of fashion and public policy, we ensure that regulations, trade opportunities, and sustainability efforts align with the realities of the fashion sector.

The ASFB Triangle

Established in 2024 as our internal compass to further the interest of our member brands the swedish fashion scene. It guides how we approach our goals, projects and memberships.

Identity

Design, community and presentation.

Sustainability

Social and environmental goals.

Commerce

Growth, market presence.

Staff

The association regularly hires consultants to help execute its projects.

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John-Jamal Gille
,
Director

Associate since:

2022

Board

Alina Brane
,
Board member

Elected:

2025

Angelo da Silveira
,
Board member

Elected:

2021

Babak Azarmi
,
Board member

Elected:

2024

Charlie Lindström
,
Board member

Elected:

2025

Hans Aspgren
,
Board member

Elected:

2025

Michael Elmenbeck
,
Board member & co-founder

Elected:

2025

Thérèse Hellström
,
Board member

Elected:

2025

Vendela Ragnarsson
,
Chairwoman

Elected:

2023

Yvonnne Magnusson Norling
,
Board member

Elected:

2023

Advisory Board

In lieu of a traditional advisory board, the association calls on its members to fill this role through a rotating guest list for a monthly members lunch with only 12 seats at a time.

Timeline (coming soon)

We recount highlights and developments of the association and Stockholm Fashion Week.

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