Eco Fashion Weekend 2026 Returns to Singapore with a Focus on Community

Model walking the runway for a sustainable fashion showcase at Eco Fashion Weekend Singapore 2025.

Singapore’s growing conversation around responsible consumption finds a vibrant platform once again with the return of Eco Fashion Weekend 2026. Now in its third edition, the three-day event will take place from 24 to 26 April 2026, bringing together designers, activists, and curious audiences interested in the future of sustainable and ethical fashion.

Organised by a collective of eco-conscious brands and advocates, Eco Fashion Weekend 2026 positions itself less as a traditional fashion event and more as a space for dialogue. The programme blends runway presentations with thoughtful discussion and hands-on activities, reflecting a broader shift in how fashion communities engage with sustainability.

Models wearing blue and gold patterned dresses by A.Oei Studio showcasing modern silhouettes at Eco Fashion Weekend 2026 Singapore.
A.Oei Studio

The weekend begins on Friday, 24 April, with a panel discussion moderated by Stephanie Dickson, conscious leadership speaker, writer, and founder of Green Is The New Black. Hosted at Consentino’s studio, the conversation will explore how design and innovation can respond to the environmental pressures facing the fashion industry in Southeast Asia.

The spotlight turns to the runway on Saturday, 25 April, with the Eco Fashion Awards and Fashion Showcase at Amara Hotel in Tanjong Pagar. The evening celebrates designers who are rethinking production methods, materials, and supply chains in ways that prioritise both environmental care and social responsibility.

Designer wearing an indigo upcycled patchwork garment by Concur Patchwork in Thailand, highlighting sustainable fashion craftsmanship.
Concur Patchwork

Among the participating labels are A.Oei Studio, known for its nature-inspired textile prints and quietly sculptural silhouettes; Concur Patchwork from Thailand, which transforms discarded fabrics into new garments while reinvesting profits into women’s livelihood programmes; and Indilisi, a project by sustainable fashion pioneer Safia Minney that works with Fair Trade groups across Bangladesh, India, and Kenya.

Singapore-based brands also form the backbone of the showcase. Nyana Nyana Eco Collective blends plant-based fabrics and natural dyes with traditional craftsmanship, while Nimbu introduces circular fashion for families through its buy-use-return model designed to keep garments in circulation. Resortwear label PALMIER ILE brings a slower, made-to-order approach rooted in artisanal techniques, and SUI focuses on versatile, consciously crafted clothing that connects natural materials with everyday wear.

Model wearing a flowing white resortwear dress by Palmier Ile on a rocky seaside coast.
Palmier Ile

The final day, Sunday, 26 April, shifts towards participation with a family-friendly session with Sew On & Sow Forth. The session invites attendees to slow down and reconnect with the craft of making, a gentle reminder that sustainable fashion often begins with understanding how clothing is created.

At its core, Eco Fashion Weekend 2026 reflects a growing movement within Singapore and the wider region: fashion that values community, craftsmanship, and longevity as much as style. It’s a conversation that continues to evolve and one that feels increasingly urgent.

Visit ecofashionweekend.com for tickets, programme updates, and full event details.

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Sharmaine Khoo is the Editor and Business Director at City Nomads, a Singapore-based lifestyle and travel publication. She writes about slow travel, wellness, culture, music, and contemporary city living across Asia and Europe, drawing on over a decade of experience building City Nomads around real-world experiences, hospitality, and urban culture.