1 December 2025
How Social Responsibility Is Changing the Fashion Industry
- Diversity
What is Neonyt?
From Paris to Berlin to Frankfurt, Neonyt has evolved over two decades into a key B2B platform for fashion, sustainability, and innovation. In January 2023, it relocated to Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf.
The Igedo Exhibitions team, led by Ulrike Kähler, is adapting to current trends. Summer 2024 marks a new era with a fresh location in Düsseldorf’s creative hub and a new event schedule.
This July, Neonyt invites a diverse range of more sustainable brands to showcase their latest collections, innovations, and future projects. Each participating brand undergoes a stringent sustainability check to ensure alignment with Neonyt’s high standards.
Why Attend?
Neonyt offers the perfect opportunity to discover new conscious brands and meet the visionaries behind your favourites. Get an exclusive look at the current landscape of more sustainable fashion and explore what’s next in this ever-evolving market.
Meet these incredible COSH! members
Among those brands, a ton of more sustainable COSH!- members from Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands, will likewise showcase their incredible collections. Curious? Read more below.
Ida & Volta : Timeless elegance in women’s fashion
Belgian brand Ida & Volta, co-founded by Johanna Adriaens and Laure Persyn, epitomizes transparency and elegance. Using premium materials like cotton, silk, and linen, their minimalist designs redefine more sustainable women’s clothing.
Lennertson: Where durability meets style
Belgian brand Lennertson, founded by Robin Carlo and Robin Todde, crafts stylish leather shoes with a focus on longevity. Their use of the Goodyear Welting technique ensures each pair embodies both ruggedness and refined craftsmanship.
Bamboo Belgium : Inclusive more sustainable fashion
Bamboo Belgium, offers a timeless collection of bamboo clothing for both men and women, showcasing more conscious fashion from sizes 32 to 52. Embracing style without compromise, their pieces redefine inclusivity in eco-conscious design.
Iris Nijenhuis: Textile innovation in jewelry
Based in Amsterdam, Iris Nijenhuis, pioneers modular jewellery designs crafted from textiles, eschewing traditional fasteners for a puzzle-like assembly technique. Vegan leather and spacer fabric bring her creations to life in the heart of the city.
Okimono: Eco-friendly artistry in men’s apparel
Okimono , a Dutch brand driven by owner Gerrit’s passion for graphic design and sustainability, offers a unique selection of eco-friendly t‑shirts and sweaters. Each design, often infused with humour, reflects contemporary artistry and environmental awareness.
hesa.design : Luxury in ethical fashion
German brand Hesa.design, founded by Theresa Föhrenbacher, blends luxury with ethical craftsmanship. Their vegetable-tanned and vegan leather bags, influenced by global aesthetics, promote fair conditions and limited-edition exclusivity.
vauno : North German wool reimagined
Vauno, founded by Ute Luft in Wendland, transforms locally sourced wool into cosy essentials. From beanies to pullovers to blankets, each piece reflects regional pride and a commitment to minimal environmental impact, crafted with care in Lüchow in northern Germany
8beaufort.hamburg: Maritime heritage, modern sustainability
Inspired by Hamburg’s maritime legacy, 8beaufort.hamburg repurposes sailcloth into stylish sneakers. Sabine Moormann’s brand embodies urban elegance with more eco-friendly materials like vegetable-tanned leather, blending heritage with contemporary style.
Kleine Verzierung: Bespoke jewelry in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf’s Kleine Verzierung specializes in bespoke jewellery, transforming heirlooms and materials into unique designs. From horsehair pendants to custom gold and platinum creations, each piece tells a personalized story of craftsmanship and artistry.
NUTT Amsterdam: Artistic upcycling in fashion
NUTT Amsterdam, founded by Esther Mutsaers, pioneers circular fashion with upcycled blazers that blend creativity with sustainability. Each piece is a testament to Esther’s commitment to environmental stewardship and creative expression.
&LadyMondegreen: Fashion reimagined
&LadyMondegreen , led by visionary Natalie, revitalises discarded fashion into innovative creations. With a background in fashion and costume design, Natalie’s brand showcases the transformative power of more sustainable fashion, turning waste into wearable art.
The program
Stay tuned for a detailed schedule of inspiring keynotes, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops at Neonyt. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:
Saturday, 27/07/2024
The Stage @Schleuse 2
- Keynote: Refugees with Skills – How Do We Choose the Right Social Fabric in the Fashion Industry? (EN)
Speaker: Yara Yassin, Founder of Up-Fuse
Panel Discussion: Düsseldorf – A Sustainable City
- How do we bring sustainability to our city?
- Panelists:
- Ole Friedrich, Managing Director at Düsseldorf Tourismus GmbH
- Theresa, Founder of Hesa Design
- Anne Metz, Upcycling Designer & Owner of Planet Upcycling
- Moderator: Ulrike Kähler, Managing Director of Igedo Exhibition
- Keynote: Why We Should All Become Fashion Activists
Speaker: Lavinia Muth, Sustainability Advocate & Consultant
- Panel Discussion: Green New Deal – Laws & Best Practices in the Fashion Industry
- Organized by Fabriek Fris (NL) & Green Product Award (DE)
- Panelists:
- Rosan van Boven, Chairwoman of Fabriek Fris, Co-Founder of Anderlus & Textile Designer
- Nils Bader, Director of Green Future Club & Initiator of Green Product Award
Workshop Area, 3rd Floor
- All day: Save your clothes – Prym shows you how.
- DIY special: Create your own iron-on patches.
Green fashion Tour
- From 1:30 to 3:30 pm
- Start at the Visit Düsseldorf tourist information centre
- End at the Bilker Bunker
- Guide: Uta
- Note: The ticket for Neonyt is included in the tour ticket. Mainly walking tour, but you will need your own public transport ticket during certain parts.
- More information
Sunday, 28/07/2024
The Stage @Schleuse 2
- Keynote: All about green-claims. – COSH! (EN)
Speaker: Niki de Schryver, Founder of Cosh!
- Presentation: How to buy less but better! – Digital Wardrobe App & COSH! (EN)
- Speakers:
- Niki de Schryver, Founder of Cosh!
- Lynn Mikolajczak, Founder The Acquired App [TBD]
- Speakers:
- Magazine Launch: BUY GOOD STUFF – Your Local Guide to Sustainable and Fair Fashion in Düsseldorf
- Speakers:
- Prof. Daniela Göller, Professor of Design History and Theory
- Prof. Ina Köhler, Professor of Fashion Journalism
- Birgit Schwitalla, Lecturer at AMD Academy of Fashion & Design
- Speakers:
- Panel Discussion: Let’s Get Loud and Proud
- A plea for more sustainability in fashion, contemporary values, and individual style.
- Panelists:
- Yavuz Atalay, Founder of YVZ Denim
- Ina Köhler, Professor of Fashion Journalism
- Lavinia Muth, Sustainability Advocate & Consultant
Moderator: Mirjam Smend, Greenstyle
- Panel Discussion: Repair it! How Repairing Clothes is Going Mainstream
- The challenge of making clothing repair easy and practical for the masses.
- Panelists:
- Dr. Monika Hauck, Founder & CEO of Repair Rebels GmbH & Change Room
- Antonia Pröls, Content Creator at Goldschool DIY
- Corinna Schmitz, Senior Marketing Manager at Prym
Workshop Area, 3rd Floor
- All day: Save your clothes – Prym shows you how.
- DIY special: Create your own iron-on patches.
Join us!
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover innovative brands, attend inspiring talks, and participate in hands-on workshops. Book your tickets here and join the movement towards a more sustainable fashion future!
