About the creative industry in Amsterdam

The creative sector thrives in Amsterdam

Whether it’s designing clothes with sustainable credentials, launching a head-turning campaign for a global brand or programming the next big hit in gaming, Amsterdam’s creative scene is thriving. As well as an abundance of homegrown creative talent, the city has welcomed 130 international headquarters of foreign companies that employ 31,000 people.

Sustainable fashion is at the heart of the city

Amsterdam where good grows better, is home to more than 100 fashion houses, many of which reuse, recycle and upcycle existing materials, or even conjure up digital-only apparel. Fashion for Good, the world’s first museum dedicated to sustainable clothing, spreads its climate-conscious message to local and international visitors, hosts a startup accelerator and partners with established brands to decarbonise their supply chains. What has really put Amsterdam on the fashion map is its denim industry, including sustainable leaders like G-Star Raw, and worth approximately €500 billion a year.

World-class agencies that have an impact

The world’s leading advertising companies, including Widen+Kennedy and MediaMonks, are launching memorable campaigns from Amsterdam. The city is also a music hub, home of music branding agency MassiveMusic and playing host to the world-renowned Amsterdam Dance Event.

It's clear that industries fuelled by imagination and passion will find everything they need to succeed here, whether it’s reliable broadband, fast connections to European cities, or an unrivalled cultural agenda to inspire big ideas. Amsterdam’s collaborative spirit makes it easy to partner up with companies and attract talent to bring these ideas to life. 

Set up in Amsterdam

Are you searching for a location for your European office or do you want to know more about your potential market in the Amsterdam Area? As the region’s official foreign investment agency, amsterdam inbusiness can help international businesses enjoy a soft landing in the Amsterdam Area, including arranging fact-finding visits and providing market intelligence.Get in touch with a member of the team.