The mandate of Eco Fashion Week (EFW) is three-fold. First, to promote
environmentally conscious trends in fashion and to applaud and support national and
international designers, manufacturers and retailers who are shaping these trends.


Second, to provide opportunities for consumer education about environmentally
sustainable practices in the fashion industry, explain the global and personal benefits
of adopting these practices, and demonstrate ways in which individuals can make conscious changes in their wardrobe choices and reduce their environmental impact of “waste couture” on our planet.


And third, to generate direct economic benefits for the region and environmentally
friendly businesses in the fashion industry. With this mandate, EFW will establish
Vancouver as a world-wide destination for environmentally friendly fashion and
couture, and strengthen its image as a green, progressive, and trend-setting city.