Swedish Threads is an 8-week interdisciplinary program that brings together the next generation of fashion designers, sustainability experts and business strategists.

Based on the corners of the ASFB Triangle as shown above, Swedish Threads is initiated by the ASFB and executed in collaboration with Beckmans College of Design, Stockholm University, and Stockholm School of Economics. Designed to bridge the gap between creativity, sustainability and commerce, the program ensures that Swedish fashion remains at the forefront of global innovation.

Through real-world challenges, mentorship from industry leaders, and hands-on collaboration, students will gain unique insights into the future of fashion – and help shape it.

Fashion is experiencing an industry wide shift due to regulatory and environmental challenges. The industry faces increasing demands for sustainability, innovation, and commercial viability to work together.

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Designers need business acumen and deep understanding of what real sustainability is.

Entrepreneurs need creative and sustainability fluency to manoeuvre new challenges.

Sustainability experts need to understand the challenges of creating and selling a profitable product to embed solutions within this process.

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Swedish Threads was created to bridge these silos. By uniting students from different disciplines, we cultivate the kind of collaborative thinking that will be required to push Swedish fashion forward. This is about learning by doing, experimenting with new models, and creating solutions that have real-world relevance.

To support collaboration outside the classroom, students will have access to the Post Office in Marievik after school hours.

This dedicated space provides a central hub for teams to meet, refine their concepts, and push their ideas further in a creative, hands-on environment.

900sqm large, it will be the spot for many interesting events this semester. The space is being prepared and is administrated by Common Values United and Unifrom in collaboration with The ASFB. It will also house cutting edge freelancers and artists that will enrich your experience and networking during your 8 weeks in the Swedish Threads program.

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At Soho House Stockholm, Swedish Threads culminates in a final showcase where student teams present their concepts to industry leaders, brand representatives, and key decision-makers.

This event brings talent and industry together, creating opportunities for collaboration, exposure, and real-world impact. The goal is to ensure that every project gets the recognition and refinement it deserves.

Some of these ideas could have the potential to move beyond the classroom and presentation – perhaps even attracting the attention of brands, investors, or collaborators ready to help bring them to life.

Swedish Threads is an exclusive opportunity for students at Beckmans College of Design, Stockholm University, and Stockholm School of Economics to collaborate across disciplines and shape the future of fashion.

If you’re ready to challenge conventions and create real impact, submit your interest below. Selections will be made in coordination with faculty from each school.