As the fashion industry faces mounting pressure to redefine itself in the era of climate urgency, the need for a more sustainable and inclusive approach has never been clearer. Vietnam, with its vibrant creative scene and growing pool of local talent, is uniquely positioned to join this global movement.
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Net Zero Vietnam is delighted to invite you to a public talk on “The Future of Fashion: A Conversation on Sustainability” with the following details:
At Hanoi:
Time: 13:00 – 16:00 Friday 17 October 2025
Venue: Floor 2, Complex01 – No. 29, Alley 31, Lane 167, Tây Sơn Street, Kim Liên Ward, Hanoi [map]
Event Registration: https://bit.ly/dkvnfashionhanoi
At Ho Chi Minh City:
Time: 13:15 – 16:15 Sunday 19 October 2025
Venue: Art Hub – Family Garden, 28 Thao Dien, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City [map]
Event Registration: https://bit.ly/dkvnfashionhcmc
This event brings together leading voices from the fashion industry to share global insights and local experiences on how sustainability is shaping the future of fashion. We’ll explore:
- Opportunities and challenges for Vietnamese fashion brands to enter the global market sustainably;
- Experiences and practices from Copenhagen Fashion Week, a pioneer in sustainable fashion events;
- Reflections on Asian creative leadership and how storytelling, design, and sustainability intersect in the regional fashion scene;
- How global brands like Pandora are integrating recycled materials and ethical practices into their collections.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Evelina Danielsson Valladares – Senior Sustainability Manager, Copenhagen Fashion Week
→ Accelerating the industry’s sustainability efforts— from the Nordics and beyond.
Thao Vu – Creative Director and Fashion Designer, Kilomet109
→ Visionary behind one of Asia’s leading fashion brands, merging local culture with modern sustainability
Lien Chi Nguyen – Editorial Director, ELLE Vietnam
→ The Sustainability Journey: from community to an action plan.
Alexandra Mornet – Director of Sustainability Crafting & Supply, Pandora
→ How sustainability is becoming an essential requirement, and highlighted challenges in responsible sourcing through Pandora’s Diamond Collection.
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
- Evelina Danielsson Valladares is the Senior Sustainability Manager at Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW), responsible of managing the organization’s work within sustainability, with a core focus driving sustainability efforts and fostering partnerships in the industry through CPHFW’s Sustainability Requirements framework.
- Thao Vu founded the sustainable fashion label KILOMET109 in 2012. The brand’s style reflects an elegant interplay between Western and Eastern influences. By blending simple flattering silhouettes with a sophisticated color palette, and adding in subtle touches of Vietnamese heritage, Kilomet109 creates designs that are fresh and innovative. The brand has been working with several craft communities across Viet Nam including the vulnerable ethnic minorities groups to source handmade fabrics, create natural dyes, and apply traditional techniques to create modern pieces. This has provided a valuable source of extra income for women in these communities and has helped incentivize the preservation of fading traditions.
- Nguyen Lien Chi joined ELLE Vietnam in 2012 as Fashion editor, and became the Editorial director in 2021. Commitment to Sustainability is also an area on which Lien Chi has built her ground in the industry. Along with her team, Lien Chi has spearheaded a long-term journey on sustainability, making ELLE the first fashion title in Vietnam to talk about Sustainable fashion. Since then Lien Chi and ELLE Vietnam have embarked on various Sustainability projects including ELLE Fashion Journey, the annual Green Issue, collaboration projects with various brands.
- Alexandra Mornet is the Director of Sustainability Crafting & Supply at Pandora. With over 15 years of experience in sustainability and supply chain management, across Europe and Asia, she is driving Pandora’s sustainability ambition and initiatives for their manufacturing sites and supply chain worldwide. Her leadership focuses on integrating sustainable practices into the company’s operations, ensuring ethical sourcing, and promoting environmental stewardship.
