It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Philip Warkander

Country Overview / Sweden

3 July 2023

5 minutes

Like many other Swedish industries, the fashion industry is an export-dependent industry. Due to the limitations of the domestic market, Swedish fashion operators must focus on going beyond its borders and establishing themselves internationally in order to grow and reach their full potential.

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