Credits: Maarten Nauw On Wednesday 1 July, AMFI opened its doors for AMFI NEXT – the annual graduation event where the Amsterdam Fashion Institute presents its graduates in direct dialogue with the fashion industry. Where last year's edition renewed the format, this edition took a step forward: for the first time, AMFI NEXT spanned the full breadth of AMFI's programmes, connecting bachelor's graduation work with master-level education and international research. Visitors explored graduation projects from Fashion & Management, Fashion & Branding and Fashion & Design, presented alongside work from the new master track Digital Fashion Technology (part of the Master Digital Design). In panel discussions, graduates entered into conversation with industry professionals about the questions driving their work: inclusivity and identity, cultural heritage, digitalisation and sustainability. Throughout the exhibition spaces, visitors engaged directly with the graduates about their work and process. Credits: AMFI NEXT 2026 Master Digital Fashion Technology, by Maarten Nauw “AMFI NEXT is designed to give our graduates the platform they deserve. This evening is about stepping into the industry – not through a job application, but through real conversations. For visitors it is an opportunity to explore how the next generation challenges the status quo; graduates present not just their final work, but also the thinking and research behind it.” – Bregje Lampe, director AMFI This edition also introduced a research dimension. The Green DigiFashTech Manager consortium – an Erasmus+ project in which AMFI is a partner – presented the job profile and training for the Green…
