Aus der Branche

Am 3. und 4. September 2024 findet die 54. Edition der MUNICH FABRIC START mit BLUEZONE, THE SOURCE und dem KEYHOUSE statt. Unter dem Leitthema „INTUITION“ lädt die führende deutsche Plattform für die internationale Mode- und Textilindustrie die Fashionbranche dazu ein, sich vermehrt auf ihre innere Stimme zu besinnen. Die Internationale Fabric Trade Show bietet einen Überblick über die neuesten Trends für die Saison Autumn.Winter 25/26 und lädt ein, die innovativsten Materialien und relevantesten Zukunftstechnologien für die neue Saison zu erkunden.

Das Programm der MUNICH FABRIC START und BLUEZONE umfasst zahlreiche Vorträge, Diskussionsrunden und Workshops. Am Dienstag, den 3. September 2024 eröffnet Monsieur-T. von 10:00 bis 10:30 Uhr mit seiner Trendpräsentation der BLUEZONE DENIMINED Trends das Programm des ersten Messetages und gleichzeitig die neue Trend Lectures Stage des KEYHOUSE in Halle 7, das aufgrund von Umbaumaßnahmen einmalig in die Zenith Halle integriert wird. Um 10:30 Uhr folgt eine Key Conversation und ein Deep Dive über zukunftsorientierte, nachhaltige Materialentwicklungen. Simon Angel, Kurator der SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS und weitere Materialexperten sprechen über innovative Materiallösungen, die zu einer nachhaltigen und zirkulären Industrie beitragen können (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7). Um 11:00 Uhr schließt auf der gleichen Bühne eine „In Conversation With...“-Session mit Drishti Masand, Senior Manager Sustainability Direction bei adidas an. Drishti wird im Gespräch mit Muchaneta ten Napel, Founder und CEO von Shape Innovate, erläutern, wie adidas durch Innovations- und Forschungsprojekte wie das T-REX zur Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft beiträgt.

Von 12:00 bis 13:00 Uhr folgt mit der Peclers Paris Trendpräsentation „Women’s Fashion Trends FW 25-26: Reduktion, Strenge versus Emotion, Kreativität“ mit Karin Schmitz ein absolutes Highlight des ersten Messetags (K1 | MOC). Gleichzeitig wird die Podiumsdiskussion „Denim Deal Germany – Unveiling First Signatories“ stattfinden, bei der Angela Velasquez, Executive Editor Rivet, und Max Gilgenmann, Geschäftsführer und Co-Gründer studio MM04, mit ihren Gästen die zukünftigen Pläne und Herausforderungen des Denim Deals in Deutschland diskutierten werden (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7). Von 13:00 bis 13:30 Uhr spricht Anna Franziska Michel von Yoona.ai über den Einsatz von KI in der Modebranche (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7). Um 14:00 Uhr folgt ein weiteres Highlight des Rahmenprogramms: amfori, Holy Fashion Group und Novateks diskutieren die Bewältigung der Herausforderungen der Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) anhand von Best Case Szenarien, moderiert von Muchaneta ten Napel.

Catherine Hansmann, Sustainability & Responsibility Manager des Fashion Council Germany beleuchtet mit ihren Panelists von u.a. eBay und Peek & Cloppenburg von 15:00 bis 16:00 Uhr nachhaltige Innovationen und Lösungen für die Modebranche (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7), gefolgt von einer Panel Diskussion mit Bornemann Etiketten und dm-drogerie markt über einheitliches Branding für internationale Marken um 16:00 Uhr auf der gleichen Stage. Von 17:00 – 18:00 Uhr präsentiert das interdisziplinäre Projekt DEVALIA Methoden zur Förderung von Nachhaltigkeit und Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Industrie. Moderiert von Maria Cristina Pavarini, The Spin Off, bietet die Diskussion Einblicke von Laura Pianazza, International Sales and Marketing, Re-Point, Andrea Venier, Managing Director, Officina +39 und Natasha Calandrino Van Kleef, Architekt sowie Expertin der Umweltkommission und der Kulturkommission von Municipio 1 in Mailand und weiteren Speakern (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7). Ebenfalls ab 17:00 bis 18:30 Uhr bietet die Hessnatur Stiftung einen kostenfreien Workshop dazu an, wie eine erfolgreiche Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit erhöht (K1 | MOC). Der Tag endet mit einer DQS Bildungs-Session von Constanze Illner, Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation DQS, zum Thema „Navigating the Complexities of the Sustainability Jungle“ (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7). Diese Session bietet einen Überblick über wichtige rechtliche Entwicklungen im Bereich der Unternehmensnachhaltigkeit und zeigt auf, wie man sich nicht nur an die Anforderungen anpassen, sondern sich auch von der Konkurrenz abheben kann.

Das Vortragsprogramm des zweiten Messetags, Mittwoch, 4. September 2024, beginnt um 10:00 Uhr auf der Trend Lectures Bühne | Keyhouse in Hall 7 mit einem Trend Pitch der AMD – Akademie für Mode und Design Düsseldorf. Um 10:30 Uhr folgt an gleicher Stelle eine Session der Hessnatur Stiftung zur Automatisierung und Digitalisierung von Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien. Li Edelkoorts Fashion & Textile Forecast für Herbst/Winter 2025-26 um 11:00 Uhr wird im Raum K1 | MOC stattfinden – die limitierten Tickets für dieses absolute MUNICH FABRIC START Highlight können über die Homepage der Veranstaltung erworben werden.

Ab 11:30 Uhr präsentiert Nienke Steen, Global Lead Apparel, Textiles and Footwear des Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, wie die Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Modebranche umgesetzt werden kann (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7). Anschließend findet auf der Trend Lectures | Keyhouse Bühne in Hall 7 von 12:00 bis 13:00 Uhr werden auf dem von Maria Christina Pavarini und Panos Sofianos moderierten Panel „Great Green Techknowledge“ Expert:innen von Archroma & Kipas, Tonello & Officina +39, LYCRA FitSense® Denim Technology & Calik Denim sowie HILO innovative Technologien und Prozesse diskutieren (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7). Um 14:00 Uhr findet ein hochkarätig besetztes Panel zur transparenten Rückverfolgbarkeit von Textilien statt – mit Vertretern von Haelixa, Tex.Tracer, Trace Momentum, ISKO und Gant, gefolgt von einer Educational Session mit Dr. Marco Schmitt, Projektleiter des TransitionLab in BIOTEXFUTURE bei RWTH Aachen University, Lehrstuhl für Technik- und Organisationssoziologie, um 16:00 Uhr.

Den Abschluss des umfangreichen Rahmenprogramms bildet von 17:00 bis 18:00 Uhr eine Diskussion über die Bedeutung der Rückverfolgbarkeit und Datenpräzision im Zusammenhang mit digitalen Produktpässen und Transparenz in der Lieferkette mit Experten von Made2Flow und TrusTrace, moderiert von Muchaneta ten Napel von Shape Innovate (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7). Damit bieten die Vorträge, Panels und Diskussionssessions von MUNICH FABRIC START und BLUEZONE eine dichte Bandbreite an zahlreichen, inspirierenden Gelegenheiten, sich über die neuesten Entwicklungen und Herausforderungen in der Mode- und Textilindustrie zu informieren und auszutauschen.

adidas and New Zealand Rugby reveal their latest jersey designs due to be worn for the 2024 international season. Going back through the archive to the roots of the partnership, adidas designers revisited design elements synonymous with New Zealand Rugby, to craft a shirt 25 years in the making for both the All Blacks and Black Ferns.

Bold in its simplicity, the jersey offers a traditional block-black base adorned with unique silver detailing - selected for its traditional use to mark a 25th anniversary - on an enlarged fern emblem, the adidas logo, and the iconic three stripes which run down both shoulders for the first time. The jersey is punctuated by the return of an all-white collar design; a popular feature seen on some of the most loved New Zealand Rugby jerseys, including the design that saw All Blacks win the 2011 Rugby World CupTM.

Developed based on specific player feedback, the All Blacks version features a double-knit fold over design, while the Black Ferns jersey incorporates a round neck design. For the first time, the Black Ferns and All Blacks are united under a single design, creating a special link between two of the sport’s best teams.

The on-pitch jersey is made with a high-performance yarn which contains at least 89% recycled polyester, while the replica jersey is made using 100% recycled polyester. 

Unisport, ein Fachhändler für Fußballausrüstung, eröffnet seinen ersten physischen Store in Deutschland. Das neue Geschäft befindet sich im Münchner Stadtzentrum und öffnete seine Türen kurz vor der mit Spannung erwarteten Fußball-Europameisterschaft am 14. Juni. Die Eröffnung dieses Flagship-Stores markiert einen bedeutenden Meilenstein für Unisport, das seit 2016 eine erfolgreiche E-Commerce-Plattform in Deutschland betreibt.

Das Münchner Geschäft ist strategisch günstig in der Innenstadt zwischen Stachus und Marienplatz gelegen. Mit dem Fokus auf ein immersives Fußballerlebnis bietet der neue Flagship-Store:

• Ein breites Sortiment an Fußballtrikots, einschließlich das der deutschen Nationalmannschaft (DFB) und weiterer, bei der EM teilnehmender Nationen (Italien, Frankreich, Spanien, England usw.).
• Den offiziellen EM 2024 Fußball von adidas
• Die neuesten Fußballschuhe.
• Personalisierte Bedruckung von Trikots mit eigenem Namen und Nummer oder dem des Lieblingsspielers.
• Das Spiel “Subsoccer”.

adidas unveils its FW24 London Tennis Collection – a range of apparel crafted with comfort in mind – including seamless material construction, to help players focus whilst performing in major moments on grass court.

Although a pure-white color spectrum is found across the entire collection, raised structures implemented on the base of select pieces, create the appearance of darker shadows that flow throughout - celebrating the different shades of light seen on a grass court during the summer months.

Supporting the demands of grass court tennis, the collection has been crafted for added mobility, unlocked by adidas’ FreeLift Construction – which incorporates adaptive stretch areas under the arm of each garment, to offer players a greater range of motion.

To help players in the heat of the moment, the collection also includes adidas’ AEROREADY technology, which uses sweat-wicking or absorbent materials to keep players feeling dry. This combines with AIRCHILL for the AIRCHILL FreeLift T-Shirt Pro – an adidas technology that supports players feeling cool through thermally zoned, raised pattern motifs and mesh layers, helping to optimise airflow during high-intensity workouts and matches.

The collection premiers at the summer London tournaments and will be worn by athletes including Caroline Wozniacki, Elina Svitolina, Xinyu Wang, Dana Mathewson, Jessica Pegula, Maria Sakkari, Angelique Kerber, Camila Osorio, Daria Kasatkina, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Davidovich-Fokina, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Martin de la Puente, Francisco Cerundolo, Jakub Menšík, Alex Michelsen and Luca Nardi.

adidas and Arsenal reveal the new home kit for the 2024/25 season, that celebrates the rich heritage of The Gunners.

The club’s traditional colours of red and white with a slick navy addition, combine to create a modern looking design, that sees the cannon feature outside the crest on the home kit for the first time since the 1989/90 season. Previously seen on Arsenal away and third kits, the cannon represents an enduring symbol of Arsenal’s history which has been synonymous with the club since its inception.  

The new kit will be worn on pitch for the first time by Arsenal Women when they take on Brighton in the final match of the WSL season on Saturday May 18.

adidas have unveiled an innovation in the sport of wheelchair basketball. Born from extensive feedback and research with wheelchair athletes, the uniforms were developed by the adidas Innovation team in Portland in close collaboration with Adaptive Sports Northwest, a non-profit organization for adaptive athletics. The uniforms will be worn by the PNW Reign women’s wheelchair basketball team for the first time as they set out on a quest to win the NWBA Tournament on April 26-28, 2024.

Earlier in April, during the reveal of the adidas kits for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the sports brand announced that 86% of pieces of apparel worn on and off the field of play have been created using design principles that ensure they work for athletes with and without a disability alongside the development of adaptive training apparel.

The new wheelchair basketball jersey and shorts feature ergonomic advancements in pattern engineering, specifically tailored for seated positions to reduce bulk and increase comfort. Materials were selected based on detailed athlete feedback sessions and data analysis to unlock performance for seated athletes. The uniform features lightweight woven front panels for durability and full mesh back panels for breathability. Focus on the fit was paramount to deliver a uniform that felt light and comfortable.

Players of both genders have actively participated in rounds of feedback and ergometer testing sessions to measure maximum speed over pushes, providing the adidas team with invaluable insights into the mechanics of speed that will inform future research and development. In addition, the feedback was used to measure fit, performance, durability, and overall comfort to make the uniforms match the needed requirements. Finally, through the validation process, the PNW Reign basketball team confirmed that adapted patterns have been proven to reduce fabric bulk, decrease heat build-up and enhance confidence.

For the second chapter of their Spring/Summer 2024 collection, adidas and Yohji Yamamoto continue to explore the concept of Contra-Natural. The collection highlights the tensions at the heart of Y-3: sport and boundary pushing design, organic and synthetic, linear perfection and natural imperfection.

For Chapter 2, Y-3 introduces a selection of dynamic apparel looks with a focus on refined cotton twill workwear inspired garments and reimagined sporting classics. Subtle yet bold overshirts, cargo pants, and tops are constructed with utility pockets and adjustable hems, while updated takes on the iconic adidas Superstar Tracksuit are elevated with topographical map piping. A selection of garments inspired adidas’ Teamgeist soccer jerseys rounds out the apparel collection, with each piece bearing a digital rust print inspired by the natural process of oxidation. Accompanying the apparel offering is a suite of accessories including nylon backpacks, totes, and holdalls.

From apparel to footwear, the second seasonal chapter plays host to an expressive selection of silhouettes as adidas performance Running technology is recontextualized through the lens of Y-3. Moving boldly into tomorrow, Yohji Yamamoto’s take on adidas’ pinnacle running silhouette takes the form of the Y-3 PRIME X 2 STRUNG, while the Y-3 ADIOS PRO 3.0 arrives in three colorways.

From the past, reborn, to the future, the Y-3 Spring/Summer 2024 Chapter 2 collection is then punctuated by the Y-3 WATER SLIDE, the Y-3 SANDAL, and an update to the instantly recognizable Y-3 ITOGO which sees the silhouette’s straps swapped out for an engineered print.

Having launched a collaborative travel collection earlier this year, Y-3 and Real Madrid come together once again and present their collaborative Matchwear collection.

The collection itself is highlighted by a purple 4th kit for both the Real Madrid Men’s and Women’s teams, constructed with moisture wicking HEAT.RDY technology to keep players feeling dry while performing on the biggest stage. Story and identity come together in the Matchwear kit through the colors of Real Madrid , where purple is a key shade within the club’s DNA. In addition to the 4th kit, the collection features two goalkeeper kits – one in black and one in orange – as well as a white pre-match selection including a top, a pair of shorts, and an anthem jacket.

From the pitch to the stands, Y-3 has also curated a selection of fanwear items, including a T-shirt, a hoodie, a cross body bag, a cap, and a scarf.

Alongside the collection, Y-3 and adidas are set to introduce a special edition Predator boot and Goalkeeper gloves.

Ahead of UEFA Euro 2024™, adidas unveils the latest series of technical performance kits for Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Scotland, Spain, and Wales.

Each of the jerseys are built to inspire a sense of pride and belonging, blending traditional elements with modern style to create something new for the next generation of players, including:

• Fresh application of national colours and exploration into new bolder hues – for example, the ‘Tricolore’ for Italy's home and away shirts, and a vibrant colour scheme for Germany’s away kit
• Recoding traditional patterns and applying them in fresh ways. This includes a modern interpretation of tartan in the Scotland shirt, and patterns reflecting the carnation - the national flower – which adorn the base of Spain’s home and away kits 
• Introducing fresh symbols to traditional federation wear, such as the Belgium away kit which celebrates the nation’s rich art and design culture, specifically cartoonist, Hergé, and the comic character he is famously known for; Tintin. Inspired by Tintin’s iconic outfit, a royal nod is found on the back of the collar with a golden crown that glimmers against a bright blue backdrop  
• Across the collection, a blend of dynamic shapes and colours express the jubilation and hope that fans and players share ahead of, and during, a major tournament

Each jersey includes either HEAT.RDY technology, optimized to keep players feeling comfortable, or AEROREADY technology, sweat-wicking or absorbent materials that keep players feeling dry. Lighter crests and additional mesh panels are also applied, helping improve airflow and comfort, to help players focus on the game at hand.

The adidas Euros kit collection will be available from from March 14, 2024.

Having recently celebrated the club’s 120th anniversary with a special kit for the 2021/2022 season, this year, Y-3 and Real Madrid have come together once again to bring Yohji Yamamoto’s perspective to the club with a seven-piece travel collection.

Inspired by the signature monochromatic color palette of both Real Madrid and Y-3, the travel collection itself consists of a sleek and elegant selection of pieces in all black. Crafted at the intersection of tailoring and athletic-wear, the suite of pieces includes a short sleeve polo, a long sleeve polo, a pair of shorts, a pair of track pants, a track top, a coach jacket, and a premium faux leather jacket – each made with soft sporting fabrics and finished with collaborative details such as Yohji Yamamoto’s recognizable handwritten signature script wordmark and the Real Madrid crest.

Accompanying the launch of the travel collection is a campaign shot by trailblazing London-based photographer Gabriel Moses featuring past and present Real Madrid icons including Naomie Feller, Jude Bellingham, David Alaba, Misa Rodríguez, and Zinedine Zidane.