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Photo CHIC Shanghai
13.02.2023

CHIC Shanghai postponed by three weeks to March 28-30, 2023

CHIC - China International Fashion Fair starts the new year with a new date and fresh ideas. The unrestricted entry to China is possible again and CHIC March will be postponed by three weeks to facilitate visa applications.

From March 28 to 30, 2023 around 1,600 exhibitors will meet on 117,200 sqm at CHIC at the National Exhibition & Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai.

In 5 halls the fair presents itself in clearly structured segments with the big players and young, up-and-coming designers as well as exciting niche brands in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, shoes, bags and accessories, young fashion, sportswear, designer brands and overseas brands.

CHIC - China International Fashion Fair starts the new year with a new date and fresh ideas. The unrestricted entry to China is possible again and CHIC March will be postponed by three weeks to facilitate visa applications.

From March 28 to 30, 2023 around 1,600 exhibitors will meet on 117,200 sqm at CHIC at the National Exhibition & Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai.

In 5 halls the fair presents itself in clearly structured segments with the big players and young, up-and-coming designers as well as exciting niche brands in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, shoes, bags and accessories, young fashion, sportswear, designer brands and overseas brands.

Around 120,000 trade visitors are expected at the upcoming CHIC, serving all major distribution channels in China such as large shopping malls and department stores, agents, distributors, buyers from multi-brand and concept stores, live stream providers, etc. The CHIC organizers invest in intensive visitor marketing measures. CHIC Matching, the successful networking system of CHIC, brings exhibitors and visitors together efficiently and individually. New contacts can be made and cooperation opportunities explored. Comprehensive marketing activities via all relevant channels such as the CHIC WeChat Public Account (> 200,000 subscriptions), the CNGA WeChat mini program (> 100,000 subscriptions) and TikTok ensure visibility.

New: CHIC Showroom, the innovative young showroom concept in Beijing, which is to be expanded and will enable international brands to enter the Chinese market in the medium term.

More information:
CHIC Shanghai
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JANDALI

(c) Andreas Endermann
Oberbürgermeister Dr. Stephan Keller und Annette Görtz
01.02.2023

Designerin Annette Görtz mit Modebusiness Award ausgezeichnet

  • Im „The Paradise Now“ wurde Designerin Annette Görtz mit dem Modebusiness Award ausgezeichnet
  • Die Landeshauptstadt ehrte gemeinsam mit dem Fashion Net Düsseldorf zum achten Mal nationale Einflussgrößen aus der Mode
  • Oberbürgermeister Dr. Stephan Keller begrüßte Gäste aus der Modebranche

In Düsseldorf wurde Annette Görtz, eine der international bekanntesten, deutschen Designerinnen und Modeunternehmer:innen, am 29. Januar für ihren Einfluss auf die Modewirtschaft Deutschlands mit dem Mode Business Award ausgezeichnet. Unter dem Motto „Next Generation“ empfingen Oberbürgermeister Dr. Stephan Keller und Angelika Firnrohr, Geschäftsführerin des Fashion Net rund 160 nationale und internationale Gäste zur festlichen Verleihung in Düsseldorfs In-Location „The Paradise Now“. Die vom Verein Fashion Net Düsseldorf im Jahr 2015 entwickelte Auszeichnung ehrt Impulsgeber:innen des Fashion Business, die sich durch ihr Engagement in der nordrhein-westfälischen Hauptstadt hervorgehoben haben.

  • Im „The Paradise Now“ wurde Designerin Annette Görtz mit dem Modebusiness Award ausgezeichnet
  • Die Landeshauptstadt ehrte gemeinsam mit dem Fashion Net Düsseldorf zum achten Mal nationale Einflussgrößen aus der Mode
  • Oberbürgermeister Dr. Stephan Keller begrüßte Gäste aus der Modebranche

In Düsseldorf wurde Annette Görtz, eine der international bekanntesten, deutschen Designerinnen und Modeunternehmer:innen, am 29. Januar für ihren Einfluss auf die Modewirtschaft Deutschlands mit dem Mode Business Award ausgezeichnet. Unter dem Motto „Next Generation“ empfingen Oberbürgermeister Dr. Stephan Keller und Angelika Firnrohr, Geschäftsführerin des Fashion Net rund 160 nationale und internationale Gäste zur festlichen Verleihung in Düsseldorfs In-Location „The Paradise Now“. Die vom Verein Fashion Net Düsseldorf im Jahr 2015 entwickelte Auszeichnung ehrt Impulsgeber:innen des Fashion Business, die sich durch ihr Engagement in der nordrhein-westfälischen Hauptstadt hervorgehoben haben. Christiane Arp, ehemalige VOGUE-Chefredakteurin, Vorstandsvorsitzende des Fashion Council Germany und langjährige Wegbegleiterin von Annette Görtz, hielt die Laudatio – nicht nur auf die Designerin selbst, sondern auf ihre gesamte Familie.

Rückenwind für Mode in Düsseldorf
„Der Modebusiness Award geht in diesem Jahr an Annette Görtz, die nicht nur den Orderstandort maßgeblich geprägt hat, sondern auch eine internationale Einflussgröße in der Mode ist. So wie Düsseldorf und Mode Hand in Hand gehen, so untrennbar ist auch die Modeunternehmerin mit der Landeshauptstadt verbunden: Ob im Showroom oder auf der Königsallee – ihr Bekenntnis und ihre Begeisterung für den Standort Düsseldorf sind ausschlaggebend für die Ehrung mit dem Modebusiness Award Düsseldorf 2023“, verkündet Oberbürgermeister Dr. Stephan Keller zur Auszeichnung der Designerin, die ihre Mode bereits in einer spektakulären Schau mit einem Laufsteg über Wasser in der Neusser Langen Foundation inszenierte.

Zwei Generationen – eine Modemarke
Für Annette Görtz ist der Mode Business Award mehr als nur eine Auszeichnung ihres gleichnamigen Labels. Der Preis ehrt den Familienzusammenhalt und ihre gemeinsame Mission, die das Unternehmen seit drei Jahrzehnten zu den renommiertesten Modemarken – Made in Germany – macht. Nach ihrem Diplom an der Fachhochschule Bielefeld machte sich die studierte Designerin 1984 selbstständig, später baute sie die Marke mit ihrem Mann Hans-Jörg Welsch zu einem international bekannten Luxuslabel auf, das seither eine avantgardistische und unverwechselbare Handschrift trägt. Ihr gemeinsamer Sohn, der 31-Jährige Maximilian Welsch, ist Absolvent der Königlichen Akademie für Mode in Antwerpen und führt seit 2021 den Betrieb mit Unterstützung seines Teams und der Familie weitestgehend selbstständig.

Heute, mit Vertretungen in Amsterdam, London, Zürich, Barcelona, New York und Sydney, sei Düsseldorf immer noch ihre Basis, sagt Annette Görtz – getreu ihrem Schaffensmotto „sich treu bleiben.“ Repräsentative Showrooms, zuerst die alte Schokoladenfabrik an der Kaiserswerther Str. und aktuelle die Gründerzeitvilla direkt an der Cecilienallee unterstreichen den Anspruch des Labels. Im eigenen Retail-Store MILIAN auf der Königsallee, verkauft die Unternehmerfamilie in bestem Markenumfeld ihre eigene Brand, aber auch internationale Labels wie Dries van Noten, Issey Miyake, Jil Sander oder Maison Margiela.

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Fashion Net Düsseldorf e. V. / PR + Presseagentur textschwester

(c) Willy BOGNER GmbH
24.01.2023

BOGNER celebrates Maria 23

On January 19th, BOGNER staged an exclusive fashion show and after-show party in the Hofbräuhaus in Munich, to present the Fall/Winter 2023 collections. The guests, including VIPs, customers, press and influencers, experienced the new styles for next winter up close and personal at the historically significant location for the brand.

The show in the Hofbräuhaus in Munich was a homage to Maria Bogner, style icon and wife of company founder Willy Bogner Sr., who presented her first collection in 1948, exactly 75 years ago, in a fashion show at the same location. It was she who combined fashion and function with a casual elegance and thus laying the foundation for BOGNER as an international luxury brand.

The BOGNER fall/winter 2023 collection titled "The Alpine Express" is inspired by the past glamour of train travel to exotic lands and exudes the "Loose Elegance” Bogner is known for around the world. The collections convey a sense of luxury, whether on or off the mountain.

 

On January 19th, BOGNER staged an exclusive fashion show and after-show party in the Hofbräuhaus in Munich, to present the Fall/Winter 2023 collections. The guests, including VIPs, customers, press and influencers, experienced the new styles for next winter up close and personal at the historically significant location for the brand.

The show in the Hofbräuhaus in Munich was a homage to Maria Bogner, style icon and wife of company founder Willy Bogner Sr., who presented her first collection in 1948, exactly 75 years ago, in a fashion show at the same location. It was she who combined fashion and function with a casual elegance and thus laying the foundation for BOGNER as an international luxury brand.

The BOGNER fall/winter 2023 collection titled "The Alpine Express" is inspired by the past glamour of train travel to exotic lands and exudes the "Loose Elegance” Bogner is known for around the world. The collections convey a sense of luxury, whether on or off the mountain.

 

Source:

Willy BOGNER GmbH

20.01.2023

Asia meets EMEA: Assyst and Style3D join forces

  • Style3D is sole shareholder of Assyst
  • Integration of both product lines from 3D design to production
  • Assyst remains independent within Style3D

Assyst GmbH is as of now part of Style3D. The German fashion technology market leader and the leading 3D software company are joining forces. For Assyst customers and partners nothing will change.
 
Die Assyst GmbH betreibt ihre Geschäfte weiterhin eigenständig, entwickelt alle ihre Produkte weiter und strebt mit Style3D eine gemeinsame, durchgängige Produktwelt an. Der erste gemeinsame Auftritt des Assyst-Style3D-Teams findet bereits auf der Assyst Experience im Rahmen der Munich Fabric Start (24.-26. Januar 2023) statt.

Assyst will continue to operate its business independently and to develop, sell, and service all its existing products. Style3D and Assyst will start to integrate their products into a universal, seamless product world. The Assyst-Style3D team will make its first joint appearance already at the end of January at the Assyst Experience at Munich Fabric Start (24-26 January 2023).

  • Style3D is sole shareholder of Assyst
  • Integration of both product lines from 3D design to production
  • Assyst remains independent within Style3D

Assyst GmbH is as of now part of Style3D. The German fashion technology market leader and the leading 3D software company are joining forces. For Assyst customers and partners nothing will change.
 
Die Assyst GmbH betreibt ihre Geschäfte weiterhin eigenständig, entwickelt alle ihre Produkte weiter und strebt mit Style3D eine gemeinsame, durchgängige Produktwelt an. Der erste gemeinsame Auftritt des Assyst-Style3D-Teams findet bereits auf der Assyst Experience im Rahmen der Munich Fabric Start (24.-26. Januar 2023) statt.

Assyst will continue to operate its business independently and to develop, sell, and service all its existing products. Style3D and Assyst will start to integrate their products into a universal, seamless product world. The Assyst-Style3D team will make its first joint appearance already at the end of January at the Assyst Experience at Munich Fabric Start (24-26 January 2023).

Both companies are deeply rooted in apparel development and production: Style3D in Asia and Assyst in EMEA. Together, they are planning to create a global product offering for producers and brands that covers the entire apparel value chain from development to production and the various sales touchpoints.

Starting point will be the integration of the flagship products of both companies – Style3D and Assyst.CAD. Style3D is currently the most advanced 3D fashion design software with a high growth rate globally. While Assyst is market leader with its 2D CAD technology in Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland and offers a seamless software portfolio from 2D and 3D CAD to production (Automarker) and to all sales touchpoints.

Major driver of the merger is the companies’ complimentary technology offering and the vision to create a seamless digital process from providing digital fabric and accessories up to the realization of products.

The merger also strengthens Assyst's competitive position in the 3D design sector. Style3D, in turn, will benefit from Assyst's expertise in the development, CAD and digital simulation of apparel products and the access to the international market.

Looking ahead to the future, both parties will offer 2D-based & 3D-based one-stop solutions for business clients leveraging on their global tech base and complementary serviceable resource dominance. On January 24-26, the Assyst-Style3D team will meet clients and present its products at the Assyst Experience at Munich Fabric Start.

Source:

Assyst GmbH

19.01.2023

Alliance of the Willing at Berlin Fashion Week: VORN, Zalando, Unity and Kornit Digital

Kornit Digital LTD. (NASDAQ: KRNT) ("Kornit" or the "Company"), a market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, announced its partnership with VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, Zalando, and Unity – creating an "alliance of the willing" to transform the industry via "phygital" fashion with a circular approach.

Kornit Digital LTD. (NASDAQ: KRNT) ("Kornit" or the "Company"), a market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, announced its partnership with VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, Zalando, and Unity – creating an "alliance of the willing" to transform the industry via "phygital" fashion with a circular approach.

Nine designers were challenged to create fashion capsules in eight weeks utilizing the latest technology innovations from the three alliance partners – combining digital product creation, web3-based design, digital printing, immersive circular design, 3D rendering and avatar development. All collections are on display exclusively at Berlin Fashion Week from Wednesday, January 18 to Friday, January 20 at Bikini Berlin.
 
The challenge follows standing room only Kornit Fashion Week events across the globe, displaying how on-demand, digital production creates a fashion world of nearly endless creativity. Hosted at the Impact Hub Berlin, the VORN Academy Program offered creators access to a holistic technology toolset - including the advanced Kornit Presto MAX single-step solution for direct-to-fabric sustainable printing. Some of the prominent designers taking part include costume and fashion designer Alexis Mersmann, Judith Bondy, AR and NFT artist Ann-Britt Dittmar, Berlin-based director Tanja Bombach, Nina Jurcic, Olga Boncheva, digital artist, and fashion designer Schirin Negahbani, Johann Erhardt, and Israeli designer Idan Yoav.
 
"This collaboration across four industry leaders is so unique because the result is a sum so much greater than each of its individual parts. It's a true 'alliance of the willing' that opens doors to 'phygital' collections built at the intersection of digital fashion, 3D design, and on-demand production," said Omer Kulka, Chief Innovation Officer at Kornit Digital. "We're honored to team with VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, Zalando, and Unity during Berlin Fashion Week to demonstrate what's possible as the physical and virtual fashion worlds come together."
 
"When we launched the Berlin Fashion Hub, our intent was to create a B2B environment to spark unmatched fashion and sustainability innovations. As Berlin is one of the world's most important fashion and textile centers, there is no better place to demonstrate economically succesful circularity in the fashion industry," said Professor Marte Hentschel, Co-Founder at VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub. "Together, we're changing fashion to drive sustainability and harness the creative power of both the physical and virtual. We're proud of what's been accomplished in conjunction with an incredible group of designers, creators, and partners."

Source:

Kornit

Photo Jandali/IFCO
19.01.2023

Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) fully booked

IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection taking place from February 8th to 11th, 2023 is fully booked. Over 600 exhibitors present themselves on 45,000 square meters in the Istanbul Exhibition Center and will be giving an overview of the new collections in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, sportswear, night dresses, wedding dresses, lingerie, socks, leather and furs in 9 halls.

The CORE İSTANBUL, the new designer space at IFCO, will showcase the latest creations from Istanbul Fashion Week designers, such as Arzu Karpol, Aslı Filinta, Ceren Ocak, Gül Ağış, Çiğdem Akın etc. At IFCO Brands market leaders such as İpekyol, Damat, Kiğılı, Altınyıldız, B&G Store, Lufian, Jakamen or Tudors fly the flag and use the trade fair as a platform to expand their international customer network. LinExpo, a separate platform for lingerie and hosiery at IFCO, presents 140 manufacturers and FashionIST offers a wide range of wedding dresses, evening wear and suits, over 100 brands are shown here.

IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection taking place from February 8th to 11th, 2023 is fully booked. Over 600 exhibitors present themselves on 45,000 square meters in the Istanbul Exhibition Center and will be giving an overview of the new collections in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, sportswear, night dresses, wedding dresses, lingerie, socks, leather and furs in 9 halls.

The CORE İSTANBUL, the new designer space at IFCO, will showcase the latest creations from Istanbul Fashion Week designers, such as Arzu Karpol, Aslı Filinta, Ceren Ocak, Gül Ağış, Çiğdem Akın etc. At IFCO Brands market leaders such as İpekyol, Damat, Kiğılı, Altınyıldız, B&G Store, Lufian, Jakamen or Tudors fly the flag and use the trade fair as a platform to expand their international customer network. LinExpo, a separate platform for lingerie and hosiery at IFCO, presents 140 manufacturers and FashionIST offers a wide range of wedding dresses, evening wear and suits, over 100 brands are shown here.

IFCO Sourcing offers the opportunity to network with manufacturing companies such as Talu, Zevigas, Bozkurt, Bilce Tekstil, Gelişim, Karar, Akademi, Bozpaor Demezoğlu. These international manufacturers provide insight into their performance profile in terms of production, delivery times, etc.
The manufacturing sector is an important branch of the economy for the industry, over 80% of the companies in Türkiye are active in this sector. Many competitive advantages result from production in Türkiye, such as short delivery times, the possibility of small minimum order quantities, high production quality, young and well-trained employees. However, Türkiye also has a lively and creative design scene and high-quality fashion brands that are redefining the image of "Made in Türkiye". IFCO brings these brands to the stage and puts the Turkish fashion world in a new light.

The program offers seminars and lectures. The special focus is on the topic of sustainability, which is curated by Ekoteks Laboratorium, the association's sustainability institute. Accademia de la Moda and WGSN give latest trend information. Up to ten shows will take place on the catwalk in the Fashion Show Center, including presentations showcasing their latest collections.

In combination with Texhibition, the trade fair for fabrics, trimmings and yarns, which takes place from March 8th to 10th, 2023 in the Istanbul Exhibition Center, ITKIB / IHKIB offers with IFCO the complete offer for the international textile industry and trade.

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Jandali/IFCO

18.01.2023

SHIMA SEIKI presents WHOLEGARMENT® knitting at Pitti Filati

SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerized knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., will exhibit at the 92nd edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy. Products exhibited will include the new SWG-XR®154 and N.SVR®183 computerized flat knitting machines as well as APEXFiz® design software.

SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerized knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., will exhibit at the 92nd edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy. Products exhibited will include the new SWG-XR®154 and N.SVR®183 computerized flat knitting machines as well as APEXFiz® design software.

As pioneer of seam-free WHOLEGARMENT® knitting, SHIMA SEIKI has been setting the standard almost exclusively with nearly 30 years of experience in complete garment technology. Now that benchmark has been raised once again with its new SWG-XR® flagship WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine. SWG-XR® features 4 needle beds for all-needle knitting of high quality WHOLEGARMENT® products using the company's original SlideNeedle®. SWG-XR® features a renewed sinker system and a compact, light-weight carriage featuring 4 systems as well as auto yarn carriers. All contribute to increased productivity of more than 25% over the previous MACH2®XS machine, as well as increased product range using a wider variety of yarn for supporting knits for all seasons, and higher quality for knitting beautiful fabrics and silhouettes; even items that were impossible to knit with the MACH2® series. SWG-XR® sets new standards for the next generation of waste-free, sustainable WHOLEGARMENT® knitting.

A new proposal in WHOLEGARMENT® knitting will also be introduced in the form of the N.SVR®183 WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine. SHIMA SEIKI's global standard in shaped knitting, the N.SVR® series now features a model for producing WHOLEGARMENT® knitwear using every other needle in ultrafine gauge. N.SVR®183 is equipped with the R2CARRIAGE® system and a compact, lightweight carriage for even higher productivity. Shown in 21G at Pitti Filati 92, N.SVR®183 is the ideal machine for flexible, entry-level WHOLEGARMENT® production, with the versatility to respond to fluctuating market demand.

APEXFiz® subscription-based design software supports the creative side of fashion from planning and design to colorway evaluation, realistic fabric simulation and 3D virtual sampling. Virtual samples are a digitized version of sample making that are accurate enough to be used effectively as prototypes, replacing physical sampling and consequently reducing time, cost and material that otherwise go to waste. APEXFiz® thereby helps to realize sustainability and digitally transform the fashion supply chain.

Source:

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.

Photo HeiQ Materials AGHugo Boss
BOSS x HeiQ AeoniQ™ Polo Shirt
16.01.2023

HUGO BOSS: First Polo Shirt with HeiQ AeoniQ™ fiber

The German premium fashion company HUGO BOSS presents the first product made with HeiQ AeoniQ™ fiber - a seamless high-performance Polo Shirt.

The product is crafted with 87% HeiQ AeoniQ™, a cellulosic yarn created from certified wood pulp, one of the many renewable raw materials it can be made of, featuring the same performance attributes as polyester.
 
This new style is part of the BOSS Green collection line, designed for urban environments with BOSS’ renowned performance-driven qualities and worn by Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini. 

The German premium fashion company HUGO BOSS presents the first product made with HeiQ AeoniQ™ fiber - a seamless high-performance Polo Shirt.

The product is crafted with 87% HeiQ AeoniQ™, a cellulosic yarn created from certified wood pulp, one of the many renewable raw materials it can be made of, featuring the same performance attributes as polyester.
 
This new style is part of the BOSS Green collection line, designed for urban environments with BOSS’ renowned performance-driven qualities and worn by Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini. 

More information:
Hugo Boss HeiQ AeoniQ polyester
Source:

HeiQ Materials AG

(c) MUNICH FABRIC START
13.01.2023

MUNICH FABRIC START announces programme for upcoming event

The Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH announces the programme for the upcoming editions of MUNICH FABRIC START (24 to 26 January 2023) and BLUEZONE & KEYHOUSE (24 and 25 January 2023).
From 24 to 26 January 2023, visitors can expect a range of the latest trends, fabric, accessories and denim highlights from around 900 international exhibitors, an event programme with expert panels, keynotes and trend lectures, as well as numerous networking opportunities.

Economic Environment
Conflicts, inflation, recession, energy crisis, massive inequality, climate change - how companies can position themselves securely in a volatile market environment - this is deciphered by trend analyst David Shah in his key note "Self-Empowerment" and numerous industry experts, futurologists and leading fashion editors in the lecture series "The Status Quo of Fashion" by strategy and communication consultants Alex Vogt and Jana Kern.

The Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH announces the programme for the upcoming editions of MUNICH FABRIC START (24 to 26 January 2023) and BLUEZONE & KEYHOUSE (24 and 25 January 2023).
From 24 to 26 January 2023, visitors can expect a range of the latest trends, fabric, accessories and denim highlights from around 900 international exhibitors, an event programme with expert panels, keynotes and trend lectures, as well as numerous networking opportunities.

Economic Environment
Conflicts, inflation, recession, energy crisis, massive inequality, climate change - how companies can position themselves securely in a volatile market environment - this is deciphered by trend analyst David Shah in his key note "Self-Empowerment" and numerous industry experts, futurologists and leading fashion editors in the lecture series "The Status Quo of Fashion" by strategy and communication consultants Alex Vogt and Jana Kern.

Next to David Shah (View-Publications), the panel will include Siems Luckwaldt (CAPITAL and BUSINESS PUNK, RTL Germany), Shamin Vogel (WeAr Global Magazine), Ben Hanson (The Interline), Maria Cristina Pavarini (The SPIN OFF) and Carl Tillessen (DMI)

Digital Era
From digital colour apps, digital twins and virtual models to 3D simulation and virtual dressing rooms - the world of digital fashion will not only be discussed in numerous lectures in Munich, but also brought to life in the new Assyst Experience. Whether it's Carola Seybold, Head of Global Key Accounts at Pantone, Jan Hilger from Roland Berger, Arndt Johannes from Verce, Dr. Stefan Hauswiesner, CEO of Reactive Reality or the experts of the panel "Textilfabrik X.0 - New Marketing Buzz Words or One Step Ahead": everyone will be looking at virtual fashion from a different angle and providing insights into the latest state of the art. In her trend presentation "The weird & wonderful world of fashion cores" at BLUEZONE, Angela Velasquez (Rivet) sheds light on how viral TikTok trends are reshaping denim merchandising.

Sustainable Future
Digitisation and sustainability - the third major theme of the event programme - could not be more closely intertwined. Lisa Lang, Director of Policy & EU Affairs Orchestrator of EIT Climate KIC in an interview with Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate) kicks things off about the importance of a green transformation for the industry. Other topics in focus: Liv Simpliciano from Fashion Revolution gives an overview of where the world's biggest fashion brands and retailers stand in terms of transparency. Tricia Carey from Renewcell, David Shah (View-Publications), Lien van der Schueren and Guy Buyle (CISUTAC & HEREWEAR), Mateusz Wielopolski (Circulix) and Mario Malzacher (Circular.Fashion) critically discuss whether the circular economy is really the solution for everything or just a placebo. Circular ecosystems are also presented by Franziska von Becker from Hachmeister & Partner.

The race of the new sustainable materials of the future will be opened by Kirsi Terho from Infinited Fiber, Kuben Edwards from Onezero8, Marianne Uddman from Trustrace and Simon Angel, Sustainable Innovations Curator of MUNICH FABRIC START in a panel discussion with Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate). New products for a sustainable future in the denim industry will be discussed at BLUEZONE.
Another highlight: In cooperation with the Transformers Foundation, an expert panel will also be held at BLUEZONE on both days of the trade show.

Trends Spring.Summer 2024
Gerd Müller-Thomkins, Carl Tillessen and Niels Holger Wien from the Deutsches Mode Institut (DMI) see a "vibe shift" - a turning point. They will analyse what this means for fashion in their trend presentation on Wednesday. The Women's Fashion Trends SS 24 with the must haves of the season will be analysed by Karin Schmitz from the Trend Forecast Institute Peclers Paris - from the glamorous appearance in everyday life, to the play with gender identity, to simplicity combined with functionality and mobility.

Source:

MUNICH FABRIC START / KERN. Consulting

13.01.2023

Source Fashion: New international fashion sourcing platform in UK

The international fashion sourcing platform Source Fashion, taking place from 12th – 14th February at Olympia London, has announced a compelling line-up of country pavilions and over 150 audited, quality manufacturers from around the world including Peru, India, China, Pakistan, Italy, Spain, Greece, North Macedonia,  the UAE, Madagascar, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, the UK and many more who will join the inaugural show, which runs parallel to Pure London.

Bringing a textile pavilion to the UK for the first time, the Peru Pavilion will showcase six manufacturers specialising in high-quality alpaca wool from the raw material right through to garment production, as well as cotton and other natural mixtures.

The international fashion sourcing platform Source Fashion, taking place from 12th – 14th February at Olympia London, has announced a compelling line-up of country pavilions and over 150 audited, quality manufacturers from around the world including Peru, India, China, Pakistan, Italy, Spain, Greece, North Macedonia,  the UAE, Madagascar, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, the UK and many more who will join the inaugural show, which runs parallel to Pure London.

Bringing a textile pavilion to the UK for the first time, the Peru Pavilion will showcase six manufacturers specialising in high-quality alpaca wool from the raw material right through to garment production, as well as cotton and other natural mixtures.

The main Indian Pavilion at this year’s Source Fashion, in collaboration with the Wool and Woollens Export Promotion Council, will showcase 20 established garment and textile exporters specialising in wool, woollen and acrylic fibres. The exhibitors will be showing full garments including men’s, women’s and kidswear as well as a selection of fabrics and raw materials. These exhibitors are regular export partners to the UK retail industry and already work with some big retailers in white label production.

The China Pavilion will present a selection of high-quality Chinese manufacturers ranging from full garment manufacturing through to raw materials, fabrics, cashmere and components.

Other producers and manufacturers attending Source Fashion from across Europe and the UK include:

  • Mivania - an Italian knitwear manufacturer producing garments in 100% cashmere and cashmere blends.
  • SATCoL (Salvation Army Trading Company) - a charity-owned textiles collector in the UK, actively working with retailers to reduce their carbon footprints.
  • Kusilas - a Spanish company monitoring all the stages of the production process.
  • Prime Casual - based in Leicester, UK, they specialise in the design and manufacture of ladies clothing from fast fashion, wholesale to bespoke tailoring.
  • Athos Pallas - a fashion and textile agency located in Thessaloniki, Greece.

 

Source:

Source Fashion by Hyve / Good Results PR

Zyler
05.01.2023

Zyler: Virtual try-on in fashion stores

  • Digital display experience platform, Raydiant, partners with Zyler to offer virtual try-on to fashion retailers in-store.

Digital display experience platform, Raydiant, is now offering an exciting new virtual try-on solution to their fashion retail customers. Virtual try-on is brought to stores by Zyler, fashion technology that allows customers to see themselves in any outfit without having to physically try them on.

This means that retail spaces can be transformed, maximizing space and making use of the latest innovations in fashion. When customers see themselves in items before purchase, they are more excited about the products, their confidence is boosted, and the brand becomes more inclusive. Customers shop and buy more, and are less likely to return the products they purchase. Raydiant presents this new virtual try-on offering in combination with their digital signage solutions.

  • Digital display experience platform, Raydiant, partners with Zyler to offer virtual try-on to fashion retailers in-store.

Digital display experience platform, Raydiant, is now offering an exciting new virtual try-on solution to their fashion retail customers. Virtual try-on is brought to stores by Zyler, fashion technology that allows customers to see themselves in any outfit without having to physically try them on.

This means that retail spaces can be transformed, maximizing space and making use of the latest innovations in fashion. When customers see themselves in items before purchase, they are more excited about the products, their confidence is boosted, and the brand becomes more inclusive. Customers shop and buy more, and are less likely to return the products they purchase. Raydiant presents this new virtual try-on offering in combination with their digital signage solutions.

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Anthropics Technology

(c) Recover™
30.12.2022

Tillys partners with Recover™

California born and bred, Tillys is one of fashion’s leading specialty casualwear retailers. And now, thanks to its collaboration with Recover™ , their premium denim brand RSQ, it is set to become a leader of sustainable fashion.

The three brands – Tillys, Recover™ and RSQ – have come together to create a sustainable capsule collection. The new collection includes classic-inspired denim, a tee, and an on-trend chore jacket, all of which contain a minimum of 20% of Recover’s low-impact recycled cotton fiber. To shop the exclusive Recover™ pieces in the RSQ collection, go to tillys.com or visit one of Tillys stores across 33 states.

To bring this collaboration to life, textile waste has been salvaged that would otherwise end up in a landfill to create high-quality recycled fiber that Tillys used to produce its premium-quality RSQ collection. Using recycled fiber significantly reduces the carbon and water footprint compared to apparel made with virgin fiber. This collaboration models how post-industrial textile waste can be integrated back into the system creating a more sustainable production model.

California born and bred, Tillys is one of fashion’s leading specialty casualwear retailers. And now, thanks to its collaboration with Recover™ , their premium denim brand RSQ, it is set to become a leader of sustainable fashion.

The three brands – Tillys, Recover™ and RSQ – have come together to create a sustainable capsule collection. The new collection includes classic-inspired denim, a tee, and an on-trend chore jacket, all of which contain a minimum of 20% of Recover’s low-impact recycled cotton fiber. To shop the exclusive Recover™ pieces in the RSQ collection, go to tillys.com or visit one of Tillys stores across 33 states.

To bring this collaboration to life, textile waste has been salvaged that would otherwise end up in a landfill to create high-quality recycled fiber that Tillys used to produce its premium-quality RSQ collection. Using recycled fiber significantly reduces the carbon and water footprint compared to apparel made with virgin fiber. This collaboration models how post-industrial textile waste can be integrated back into the system creating a more sustainable production model.

“We are delighted to celebrate this new partnership with Tillys, helping to reduce the environmental impacts created by the fashion industry and pave the way towards a more sustainable future.”
– Alfredo Ferre, CEO Recover™

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Recover™

Photo: Riri
16.12.2022

Oerlikon to Acquire Riri

  • Building Leadership Position in Luxury Market

Oerlikon announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Riri, a leading provider of coated metal accessories for the luxury fashion industry. This transaction marks a milestone in Oerlikon’s growth strategy and diversifies Surface Solutions’ offerings and market access. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.

“Riri is highly complementary to our existing luxury business and will reinforce our fashion jewelry and metallic components for leather goods. It is the ideal next step after our acquisition of Coeurdor in 2021 and will make us a market leader and an integrated provider with a complete offering of coated luxury metalware for high-end fashion brands,” said Michael Suess, Executive Chairman, Oerlikon. “The acquisition will drive cross-selling and strengthen our footprint in the global luxury metalware market, which sees mid- to-high single-digit growth rates annually.”

  • Building Leadership Position in Luxury Market

Oerlikon announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Riri, a leading provider of coated metal accessories for the luxury fashion industry. This transaction marks a milestone in Oerlikon’s growth strategy and diversifies Surface Solutions’ offerings and market access. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.

“Riri is highly complementary to our existing luxury business and will reinforce our fashion jewelry and metallic components for leather goods. It is the ideal next step after our acquisition of Coeurdor in 2021 and will make us a market leader and an integrated provider with a complete offering of coated luxury metalware for high-end fashion brands,” said Michael Suess, Executive Chairman, Oerlikon. “The acquisition will drive cross-selling and strengthen our footprint in the global luxury metalware market, which sees mid- to-high single-digit growth rates annually.”

“Our portfolio, particularly in zippers and buttons, is an excellent fit to Oerlikon’s strengths in coated metal-based fashion components. Together, we are ideally positioned in Italy and France – the two major European fashion hubs – and can provide a complete offering to fashion customers,” said Renato Usoni, CEO, Riri. “We are excited to join Oerlikon as it will allow us to accelerate the luxury goods industry’s sustainability transition to greener technology by applying technologies such as Oerlikon’s PVD1.”

Riri, headquartered in Mendrisio, Switzerland, is a market leader in metal accessories manufacturing, with a wide product range and unique offering. The company supplies global leading brands in the luxury fashion industry and has a strong foothold in the Italian luxury market. The company has more than 1 100 employees and expects to generate sales of EUR ~170 million (CHF ~165 million) in 2022.

1 PVD, or physical vapor deposition, coating is a thin-film coating solution that is more environmentally friendly than traditional processes such as chrome plating.

 

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Menabo for Riri

16.12.2022

Third edition of Istanbul Fashion Connection in 2023

From February 8th to 11th, 2023, the third edition of IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection will take place in the Istanbul Exhibition Center.

The fair with over 600 exhibitors in 9 halls gives an overview of the new collections in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, shoes, leather & furs. Separate platforms at IFCO are LinExpo for lingerie and hosiery and FashionIST with a wide range of wedding dresses, evening wear and suits. IFCO Sourcing, a new area at IFCO, offers the opportunity to find numerous companies for sourcing capacities.

Also new is the partnership with Igedo Exhibitions, Düsseldorf, which is responsible for the EUROPEAN SELECTION area at IFCO. International fashion labels present themselves at the fair as part of this participation.

More than 25,000 visitors from over 100 nations from all sales channels, from department stores and boutiques to online platforms from Eastern Europe, the Central Asian markets and the Arabian Gulf region, alongside buyers from Türkiye are expected at the show.

From February 8th to 11th, 2023, the third edition of IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection will take place in the Istanbul Exhibition Center.

The fair with over 600 exhibitors in 9 halls gives an overview of the new collections in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, shoes, leather & furs. Separate platforms at IFCO are LinExpo for lingerie and hosiery and FashionIST with a wide range of wedding dresses, evening wear and suits. IFCO Sourcing, a new area at IFCO, offers the opportunity to find numerous companies for sourcing capacities.

Also new is the partnership with Igedo Exhibitions, Düsseldorf, which is responsible for the EUROPEAN SELECTION area at IFCO. International fashion labels present themselves at the fair as part of this participation.

More than 25,000 visitors from over 100 nations from all sales channels, from department stores and boutiques to online platforms from Eastern Europe, the Central Asian markets and the Arabian Gulf region, alongside buyers from Türkiye are expected at the show.

The declared goal of the organizers is to offer a "one-stop shopping solution" with IFCO that shows the creativity of the Turkish fashion scene, enables access to new sales markets and at the same time establishes the connection to potential production partners for supply chain optimization. The competitive advantages of production in Türkiye are evident:
short delivery times, high production quality, young and well-trained employees, the possibility of small minimum order quantities, a vertical textile and clothing industry that allows "one-stop shopping".

The manufacturing sector is an important sector for the industry, with over 80% of companies in Türkiye engaged in this sector. Türkiye has the fastest economic growth among the G20 after Saudi Arabia at 7.6% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2022, according to the Turkish Statistics Authority. Export is one of the most important pillars of growth.

The trade fair concept is being supported by the government with several programs. These include the cooperation with IMA, Istanbul ModaAkademisi, which regularly produces design talents becoming an integral part of the international fashion scene. IMA was founded in 2007 by ITKIB / IHKIB with the help of the IPA I program ((IPA: Instrument for Pre Accession Funds, provided by the EU for the EU candidate countries). Young design talents are brought to the stage at IFCO in cooperation with the ‘’Koza Young Fashion Designers Contest’’.

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IFCO / JANDALI

Ein Outfit aus der Strick-Kollektion "MOTIRÕ" von Gabriela Paranhos Lopes, inspiriert von Körperbemalungen und Kunsthandwerk brasilianischer Urvölker. Foto: Neo Fashion Berlin / Jens Zander
12.12.2022

Studierende der HSNR mit Fashion Show auf internationaler Textilkonferenz in Aachen

Studierende des Fachbereichs Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik der Hochschule Niederrhein präsentierten Anfang Dezember bei der Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference 2022 (ADD) Designs auf einer Modenschau. Bei der hybriden Show zeigten Studierende von drei Hochschulen ihre Kollektionen.

Die Studierenden interpretierten mit ihren Outfits vier aktuelle Themen: Creativity, Sustainability, Innovation und Diversity. Gabriela Paranhos Lopes ließ sich für ihre Strick-Kollektion "MOTIRÕ" von Grafiken, Körperbemalungen und Kunsthandwerk brasilianischer Urvölker inspirieren und übersetzte diese in eine zeitgemäße und nachhaltige DOB Strickkollektion. Verarbeitet wurden nur die Pflanzenfasern Bio-Baumwolle und Leinen.

Die Studierenden Franziska Jauch & Gia Phuc Trinh zeigten ihre Kollektion "D4L", die im Rahmen eines Forschungsprojekts entstand. Sie arbeiteten mit flächigen Lasereffekten und Diamond-Finishings, um Denimgewebe emissionsarm zu gestalten. Die Schnittgestaltung und Print-Designs führen wie ein Zeitstrahl durch die Denim- Geschichte bis hin zu einem Zukunftsszenario.

Studierende des Fachbereichs Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik der Hochschule Niederrhein präsentierten Anfang Dezember bei der Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference 2022 (ADD) Designs auf einer Modenschau. Bei der hybriden Show zeigten Studierende von drei Hochschulen ihre Kollektionen.

Die Studierenden interpretierten mit ihren Outfits vier aktuelle Themen: Creativity, Sustainability, Innovation und Diversity. Gabriela Paranhos Lopes ließ sich für ihre Strick-Kollektion "MOTIRÕ" von Grafiken, Körperbemalungen und Kunsthandwerk brasilianischer Urvölker inspirieren und übersetzte diese in eine zeitgemäße und nachhaltige DOB Strickkollektion. Verarbeitet wurden nur die Pflanzenfasern Bio-Baumwolle und Leinen.

Die Studierenden Franziska Jauch & Gia Phuc Trinh zeigten ihre Kollektion "D4L", die im Rahmen eines Forschungsprojekts entstand. Sie arbeiteten mit flächigen Lasereffekten und Diamond-Finishings, um Denimgewebe emissionsarm zu gestalten. Die Schnittgestaltung und Print-Designs führen wie ein Zeitstrahl durch die Denim- Geschichte bis hin zu einem Zukunftsszenario.

Die Fashion Show wurde in Kooperation mit dem Team der Neo.Fashion.Berlin ausgerichtet, die jährlich die besten Absolventinnen und Absolventen der Fachrichtung Design deutscher Hochschulen in einer „Best Graduates‘ Show“ während der Fashion Week in Berlin der Fachwelt bekannt macht.

„Die Internationale Textiltagung hat als eine der größten Textilkonferenzen eine europaweite Strahlkraft, hier kommen Wissenschaftler und Anwender regelmäßig zusammen. Das Tagungsmotto dieses Jahres „Textile Impulse für die Zukunft“ wird durch die Designtalente richtig gut sichtbar, ein echter Frischekick, um den Blick in die Zukunft zu lenken“, sagt Dr. Maike Rabe, Professorin für Textilveredlung und Ökologie an der Hochschule Niederrhein.

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Hochschule Niederrhein

Grafik Fashion Net Düsseldorf e.V.
v.o.n.u. Marc Freyberg, Geschäftsführer Brax | Dr. Michael J. Rauterkus, Wirtschaftsdezernent Düsseldorf | Aline Müller-Schade, Geschäftsführerin The Supreme Group/ munichfashion.company GmbH | Michael Schulz, Geschäftsführer SchulzACO Agentur GmbH | Luca Bazzanella-Toussis, Head of Sales & Brand Manager Thomas Rath Group
08.12.2022

Fashion Net Düsseldorf mit neuem, erweitertem Vorstand

Das Jahr 2022 endet für den Verein Fashion Net Düsseldorf mit einer Neubesetzung des Vorstandes: Im Rahmen der Mitgliederversammlung zur neuen Vorstandsvorsitzenden gewählt, unterstützt Aline Müller-Schade, Geschäftsführerin The Supreme Group/ munichfashion.company GmbH fortan das Düsseldorfer Modenetzwerk. Sie ist seit drei Jahren im Vorstand tätig und löst Klaus Brinkmann, Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter bugatti Holding ab, der seit 2011 das Amt des ersten Vorstands vertritt. Auch Angelika Firnrohr, die seit über sechs Jahren Geschäftsführerin des Fashion Net und seit 13 Jahren Vorstandsmitglied ist, gibt ihre Position auf und wird sich zum Frühjahr 2023 aus den operativen Geschäften des Vereins zurückziehen. Auch Uwe Kerkmann, Geschäftsführer der H2UB GmbH, der seit der Gründung des Vereins 2009 im Fashion Net aktiv war und ab 2014 in seiner damaligen Funktion als Leiter der Wirtschaftsförderung im Vorstand des Fashion Net mitgearbeitet hat, gibt sein Amt ab. Brinkmann, Firnrohr und Kerkmann werden als Gründungsmitglieder des Fashion Net Ehrenmitglieder Teil des Netzwerks bleiben.  

Das Jahr 2022 endet für den Verein Fashion Net Düsseldorf mit einer Neubesetzung des Vorstandes: Im Rahmen der Mitgliederversammlung zur neuen Vorstandsvorsitzenden gewählt, unterstützt Aline Müller-Schade, Geschäftsführerin The Supreme Group/ munichfashion.company GmbH fortan das Düsseldorfer Modenetzwerk. Sie ist seit drei Jahren im Vorstand tätig und löst Klaus Brinkmann, Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter bugatti Holding ab, der seit 2011 das Amt des ersten Vorstands vertritt. Auch Angelika Firnrohr, die seit über sechs Jahren Geschäftsführerin des Fashion Net und seit 13 Jahren Vorstandsmitglied ist, gibt ihre Position auf und wird sich zum Frühjahr 2023 aus den operativen Geschäften des Vereins zurückziehen. Auch Uwe Kerkmann, Geschäftsführer der H2UB GmbH, der seit der Gründung des Vereins 2009 im Fashion Net aktiv war und ab 2014 in seiner damaligen Funktion als Leiter der Wirtschaftsförderung im Vorstand des Fashion Net mitgearbeitet hat, gibt sein Amt ab. Brinkmann, Firnrohr und Kerkmann werden als Gründungsmitglieder des Fashion Net Ehrenmitglieder Teil des Netzwerks bleiben.  

„Mit ihrer umfassenden und tiefgehenden Expertise und ihrer unglaublichen Leidenschaft für das Modebusiness hat Angelika Firnrohr als Gründungsmitglied, langjährige Geschäftsführerin und kreative Impulsgeberin Maßstäbe für die Arbeit des Fashion Net gesetzt und den Modestandort Düsseldorf nachhaltig gestaltet und gestärkt. Ihrem Engagement ist es zu verdanken, dass wir als Fashion Net analog und digital bestens aufgestellt sind und alle wichtigen Branchenakteur:innen in die Arbeit eingebunden haben. Nicht zuletzt ist sie die perfekte Gastgeberin für die großen Fashion Net Partys gewesen. Auf dieses Netzwerk und die breite Unterstützung der Branche für den Standort Düsseldorf kann das Fashion Net auch künftig bauen“, so der scheidende Vorsitzende Klaus Brinkmann, Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter bugatti Holding.

Drei neue Vorstandmitglieder im Fashion Net Düsseldorf
Neben Aline Müller-Schade wurden Dr. Michael J. Rauterkus, Wirtschaftsdezernent Düsseldorf, Marc Freyberg, Geschäftsführer Brax und Michael Schulz, Geschäftsführer SchulzACO Agentur GmbH einstimmig in den neuen Vorstand gewählt. Luca Bazzanella-Toussis, Head of Sales & Brand Manager Thomas Rath Group, der bereits seit zwei Jahren Vorstandsmitglied ist, bleibt im Amt. Im Vorstand sind somit Repräsentanten aus der Stadtverwaltung, die den Verein seit 2009 maßgeblich unterstützt, dem nationalen und internationalen Retail sowie der Showroom- und Messelandschaft Düsseldorfs vertreten.

More information:
Fashion Net Düsseldorf e.V.
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Fashion Net Düsseldorf e.V.

(c) artventure/artventure app, Avenir Garment/Christopher Blank, BEAWEAR/Claudia Wild, Gratitude Verlag/Christoph Mannhardt, cre[ai]tion/Livia Eichenberger, DIVE/DIVE, Eye-Able/privat, faircado/Mario Heller, Jünglinge Film/Frangipani Beatt, What a View Studios/What a View Studios, klaep/Andreas Schweizer Photography, GURLZ WITH CURLZ/GURLZ WITH CURLZ, FettFressHair/Anne Junka, FindUs/FindUs, FEAT Boddies helpwear/privat, Fashion Africa Now/privat, Re-Shirt/Alexander Fthenakis, Ladies&Ladys Label/Felix Schmale 2021, LOKK/LOKK, mujō/mujō, Off the Beaten Track/privat, macht.sprache/Patricia Escriche/Marcus Wend, &töchter/Studio Seidel, Made by Black Excellence/maxsonmedia, connactz/Johann Angermann & Andi Dobner, The Changency/Nadine Kunath, Vorkoster/privat, Storydive/Larissa Mantel, Kopftuchmädchen/Barbara Dietl, Revoltech/Jan Schölzel, Netzwerk für Schwarze Kinderbuchautorinnen: Fafalag/Nathalie Lieckfeld, rrreefs/Leila Tazi
06.12.2022

Projekte mit Fokus Mode und Textilien als Kultur- und Kreativpilot*innen 2022 ausgezeichnet

Es sind Projekte mit Wirkung in Zeiten des Wandels – das verbindet die Titelträger*innen der Kultur- und Kreativpilot*innen miteinander. Jedes der 32 ausgezeichneten Projekte fokussiert sich darauf, Lösungen zu finden, die eine gesellschaftliche Transformation mit kreativer Kraft gestalten – und dabei unternehmerisch erfolgreich sind. Mit der Auszeichnung würdigt die Bundesregierung bereits zum dreizehnten Mal die innovativsten Unternehmer*innenpersönlichkeiten der Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft in Deutschland.

Claudia Roth, Staatsministerin für Kultur und Medien, betont, dass für die vollständige Entfaltung des gesellschaftlichen und wirtschaftlichen Potenzials die Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft in ihrer Arbeit unterstützt und ermutigt werden muss: „Die diesjährigen Titelträger*innen zeigen, dass die Branche gesellschaftliche Verantwortung in all ihren Facetten übernimmt und Lösungen für soziale Missstände bietet. Damit diesen zukunftsweisenden Ideen alle Türen offenstehen, müssen wir den kreativen Köpfen in Deutschland Rückenwind geben und sie auf ihrem unternehmerischen Weg begleiten.“

Es sind Projekte mit Wirkung in Zeiten des Wandels – das verbindet die Titelträger*innen der Kultur- und Kreativpilot*innen miteinander. Jedes der 32 ausgezeichneten Projekte fokussiert sich darauf, Lösungen zu finden, die eine gesellschaftliche Transformation mit kreativer Kraft gestalten – und dabei unternehmerisch erfolgreich sind. Mit der Auszeichnung würdigt die Bundesregierung bereits zum dreizehnten Mal die innovativsten Unternehmer*innenpersönlichkeiten der Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft in Deutschland.

Claudia Roth, Staatsministerin für Kultur und Medien, betont, dass für die vollständige Entfaltung des gesellschaftlichen und wirtschaftlichen Potenzials die Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft in ihrer Arbeit unterstützt und ermutigt werden muss: „Die diesjährigen Titelträger*innen zeigen, dass die Branche gesellschaftliche Verantwortung in all ihren Facetten übernimmt und Lösungen für soziale Missstände bietet. Damit diesen zukunftsweisenden Ideen alle Türen offenstehen, müssen wir den kreativen Köpfen in Deutschland Rückenwind geben und sie auf ihrem unternehmerischen Weg begleiten.“

Trendanalyse 2022: Missionsorientierung der Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft nimmt zu
Die Wirkungsorientierung der 32 Titelträger*innen ist Ausdruck eines Trends in der Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft. Das zeigt die Auswertung der 700 Bewerbungen in diesem Jahr, die das inotiv-Netzwerk gemeinsam mit den Zukunftsforscher*innen von Third Wave durchgeführt hat. „Jede siebte Projekt-Einreichung formuliert eine präzise Mission, die immer auch eine klare Weltverbesserungsabsicht beinhaltet. Das jeweilig vorgestellte Projekt belegt die Mission faktisch und konkret. Ein solch ansteigender Verbreitungsgrad aktiver Zukunftsgestaltung kann doch nur Hoffnung stiften!“, sagt Zukunftsforscher Jonas Drechsel.

Die diesjährigen Titelträger*innen mit Fokus Mode und Textilien (alphabetische Auflistung)
Avenir Garment

Mit Avenir Garment will der gebürtige Tunesier Aladin Amiri die Zukunft der Mode mit kreativer Streetwear mitgestalten, sie mit sozialer und ökologischer Nachhaltigkeit paaren und Vorreiter einer Modeindustrie sein, die divers, kreativ und verantwortungsbewusst ist. Sein Ziel ist es, Ressourcen, Beratung und Unterstützung zu bieten, um die Visionen junger Kreativer umzusetzen. Ebenso im Fokus stehen die soziale Verantwortung für Produzent*innen in Tunesien, denen faire Löhne und hohe Arbeitsstandards geboten werden sowie die Möglichkeit für tunesische Kreative, ihre Botschaft nach Deutschland zu bringen. Zudem startet Avenir Garment ein Upcycling-Programm, in dem Künstler*innen aus nicht verkauften Textilien neue Produkte schaffen, die kreativ und einzigartig sind.

Fashion Africa Now
Fashion Africa Now ist ein digitaler Informationsraum und ein zukunftsorientiertes interdisziplinäres Netzwerk für Kreative aus Deutschland und Europa, der afrikanischen Diaspora und Afrika, das mit Stereotypen bricht, BIPoC-Perspektiven Raum gibt und neue Narrative erzählt. Das Team von Fashion Africa Now bringt Kreative, Experten*innen und Unternehmen zusammen und kreiert Ausstellungen, Workshops, Podcasts, Mode-Kooperationen, Veranstaltungen und ein Magazin, das sich auch gesellschaftspolitischen Themen widmet – mit der Vision einer aufklärenden, nachhaltigeren und inklusiven Zukunft in der Kreativ- und Modebranche. Fashion Africa Now schafft Sichtbarkeit für marginalisierte Kreativschaffende und repräsentiert die komplexe und vielfältige Welt des afrikanischen Modedesigns.

FEAT Boddies helpwear
„Ich fühl mich wohl in meiner Haut“: FEAT Boddies helpwear möchte funktionale und dabei optisch ansprechenden Textilien für alle Körper entwickeln, die ihre Träger*innen versteht und dabei sanft zu Haut und Körper ist. Das erste Produkt sind LUGGERS, hautfreundliche Oberschenkelbänder, die lästiges Aneinanderreiben vermeiden. Wichtig ist den Gründerinnen dabei, auf Materialien zu setzen, die die Umwelt schonen. Entsprechend verwenden sie nach Möglichkeit recycelte Materialien und lassen Luggers unter fairen Bedingungen in Europa herstellen.

FettFressHair
In deutschen Friseursalons fallen jährlich ca. 40.000 Kubikmeter Haarschnitt an – oder anders ausgedrückt: 222.222 Badewannen voller Haare. Ein Rohstoff, der weltweit ständig nachwächst und bisher im Restmüll landet, obwohl er eigentlich Gutes für die Umwelt tun könnte. Denn: Haare sind lipophil, lieben also Fett und fressen es förmlich auf. Somit eignen sie sich bestens, um Verunreinigungen im Wasser aufzunehmen. Das macht sich FettFressHair zunutze und baut aus dem anfallenden Haarschnitt innovative Schadstoffsammler in Form von Schlängeln, Matten und Vliesen. Auf diese Weise können sie Öle und andere Verunreinigungen aus allen Gewässern filtern. Die Erkenntnisse des Kieler Teams halfen beispielsweise schon den Einsatzkräften in Lima dabei, bei der Beseitigung der Ölkatastrophe im Januar 2022 effektiv zu reagieren. Über die Nutzung im Wasser hinaus prüft das Team stetig neue Einsatzgebiete. So wird aus Abfall Umweltschutz.

Re-Shirt
Was wäre, wenn man Textilien nur kurzfristig bedrucken könnte? Dann würde bei großen Veranstaltungen viel weniger Textilmüll entstehen und sehr viel Wasser gespart werden – 300 Liter für jedes nicht neu produziertem T-Shirt. Deswegen haben Emmy Schumacher und Anna Hadzelek Re-Shirt entwickelt, die erste temporäre Textildrucktechnik. Damit schlagen die beiden Gründerinnen die Brücke zwischen schnelllebigem Gestaltungsbedürfnis und Ressourcen schonendem Mindset.

Revoltech
LOVR – unter diesem Akronym („lederähnlich, ohne Plastik, vegan, reststoffbasiert“) hat Revoltech ein nachhaltiges Textil entwickelt, das aussieht wie Leder und sich auch so anfühlt. Es ist zudem verformbar und abriebfest sowie biologisch abbaubar und recyclingfähig. Das Beste: LOVR hat einen minimalen ökologischen Fußabdruck, da nur 0,3 Prozent der CO2-Emissionen im Vergleich zur Lederherstellung anfallen und auf Chemikalien und Kunststoffe verzichtet wird. Hergestellt wird die Alternative zum tierischen Produkt aus den Nebenprodukten des deutschen Hanfanbaus und pflanzlichen Zusatzstoffen.

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u-institut für unternehmerisches Denken und Handeln e.V. │Kultur- und Kreativpiloten Deutschland

(c) Willy Bogner GmbH & Co. KGaA
02.12.2022

Bogner: FIRE+ICE and LoveShackFancy present Le Grand Chalet Collection

After the success of last year, FIRE+ICE is cooperating with the US label LoveShackFancy for Fall/Winter 2022 for the second time. “Le Grand Chalet” collection provides an effortless look that crosses from mountain to city.

Technical performance wear meets floral fashion styling in this new FIRE+ICE x LoveShackFancy collaboration that nods to the opulence of 80s French ski fashion. This new capsule pairs bold bright prints and French-inspired ditsy florals with impeccably crafted outerwear. With a fresh perspective on styling plus palettes of vibrant tones and pastel hues, this collection includes every layer of winter wear, including jackets, coats, leggings, ski bibs, accessories, shoes, and more, all with exclusive new FIRE+ICE x LoveShackFancy prints.

Whether on the slopes or on the streets, this elevated winter collection merges FIRE+ICE’s technical performance gear with LoveShackFancy’s iconic feminine floral style resulting in an innovative yet elegant collaboration.

After the success of last year, FIRE+ICE is cooperating with the US label LoveShackFancy for Fall/Winter 2022 for the second time. “Le Grand Chalet” collection provides an effortless look that crosses from mountain to city.

Technical performance wear meets floral fashion styling in this new FIRE+ICE x LoveShackFancy collaboration that nods to the opulence of 80s French ski fashion. This new capsule pairs bold bright prints and French-inspired ditsy florals with impeccably crafted outerwear. With a fresh perspective on styling plus palettes of vibrant tones and pastel hues, this collection includes every layer of winter wear, including jackets, coats, leggings, ski bibs, accessories, shoes, and more, all with exclusive new FIRE+ICE x LoveShackFancy prints.

Whether on the slopes or on the streets, this elevated winter collection merges FIRE+ICE’s technical performance gear with LoveShackFancy’s iconic feminine floral style resulting in an innovative yet elegant collaboration.

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Willy Bogner GmbH & Co. KGaA

(c) Gerome Defrance/ Neofashion, SDBI, European Fashion Award FASH 2022
Viola Schmidt (in der Mitte) bei der Verleihung des European Fashion Award FASH 2022 in Berlin
02.12.2022

Hochschule Reutlingen: European Fashion Award - FASH 2022 für Studentin Viola Schmidt

Viola Schmidt studiert im Bachelorstudiengang Fashion and Textile Design, Schwerpunkt Fashiondesign an der TEXOVERSUM Fakultät Textil der Hochschule Reutlingen. Mit ihrem Portfolio, bestehend aus den drei Kollektion „Bad/ bed story“, „Dreamers Circus“ sowie „Transparent Response“, konnte sie die Jury aus international Expert:innen in der Kategorie Studierende überzeugen und gewann 1.500 Euro sowie einer hochwertigen Nähmaschine dotierten ersten Preis. Die Verleihung des weltweit von der gemeinnützigen Stiftung der Bekleidungsindustrie (SDBI) ausgeschriebenen Preises fand im September erstmalig zusammen mit einer Modenschau während der Berliner Fashion Week und den Neo Fashion Graduate Days statt.

Der European Fashion Award FASH zählt zu den international bedeutendsten Förderpreisen für Modestudierende und gilt als Sprungbrett in die Modedesignszene. Für die Fakultät ist es bereits die zweite Auszeichnung im Rahmen des FASH Awards: 2018 überzeugte Annika Klaas, damals ebenfalls Studierende der Fakultät, die Jury.

Viola Schmidt studiert im Bachelorstudiengang Fashion and Textile Design, Schwerpunkt Fashiondesign an der TEXOVERSUM Fakultät Textil der Hochschule Reutlingen. Mit ihrem Portfolio, bestehend aus den drei Kollektion „Bad/ bed story“, „Dreamers Circus“ sowie „Transparent Response“, konnte sie die Jury aus international Expert:innen in der Kategorie Studierende überzeugen und gewann 1.500 Euro sowie einer hochwertigen Nähmaschine dotierten ersten Preis. Die Verleihung des weltweit von der gemeinnützigen Stiftung der Bekleidungsindustrie (SDBI) ausgeschriebenen Preises fand im September erstmalig zusammen mit einer Modenschau während der Berliner Fashion Week und den Neo Fashion Graduate Days statt.

Der European Fashion Award FASH zählt zu den international bedeutendsten Förderpreisen für Modestudierende und gilt als Sprungbrett in die Modedesignszene. Für die Fakultät ist es bereits die zweite Auszeichnung im Rahmen des FASH Awards: 2018 überzeugte Annika Klaas, damals ebenfalls Studierende der Fakultät, die Jury.

Das prämierte Portfolio von Viola Schmidt ist inspiriert vom Zusammenspiel von Kunst, Design, Technologie und Handwerk. „Mode ist für mich eine Form der Kunst, der kreative Prozess inspiriert mich, weil ich herausgefordert bin, mein Umfeld, die Umstände und unsere Gesellschaft zu hinterfragen und zu interpretieren sowie etwas Neues zu schaffen und bestenfalls mit meiner Gestaltung zu inspirieren“, erklärt die talentierte Studierende und ergänzt: „Ästhetik und ein hoffnungsvoller Ausblick sind zentrale Werte, die ich repräsentieren möchte“. Schmidt, die gelernte Maßschneidermeisterin ist, überzeugte die Jury auch mit handwerklicher Präzision und einem großen Spektrum an hervorragend umgesetzten Techniken.

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Hochschule Reutlingen

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21.11.2022

ISKO at Climate Change Conference (COP 27)

Confirming its commitment as a global sustainability player.

The Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Change Conference (COP 27) has turned out to be one of the most closely watched events in recent years, an opportunity to bring together leaders from around the world in the face of a pressing and undeniable need

ISKO had the honor to be the only manufacturer representative of the fashion industry at the United Nations event by taking part on 12 November at the focus talk “Circular Systems for a Net Positive Fashion Industry” organized by the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and the UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme).

Elena Faleschini, Senior Manager Brand Partnerships ISKO, and the other speakers (Federica Marchionni, Lily Cole, Miranda Schnitger, Samata Pattinson, Holly Syrett and Tarek Alkhoury) have agreed that:

  • Harmonization and transparency in goals are critical.
  • Vertical and horizontal partnerships are key.
  • Investment in innovation is vital to a circular business model in fashion.
  • Fashion must be part of the discussions around climate change and net positive.

Confirming its commitment as a global sustainability player.

The Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Change Conference (COP 27) has turned out to be one of the most closely watched events in recent years, an opportunity to bring together leaders from around the world in the face of a pressing and undeniable need

ISKO had the honor to be the only manufacturer representative of the fashion industry at the United Nations event by taking part on 12 November at the focus talk “Circular Systems for a Net Positive Fashion Industry” organized by the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and the UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme).

Elena Faleschini, Senior Manager Brand Partnerships ISKO, and the other speakers (Federica Marchionni, Lily Cole, Miranda Schnitger, Samata Pattinson, Holly Syrett and Tarek Alkhoury) have agreed that:

  • Harmonization and transparency in goals are critical.
  • Vertical and horizontal partnerships are key.
  • Investment in innovation is vital to a circular business model in fashion.
  • Fashion must be part of the discussions around climate change and net positive.
More information:
Isko COP 27
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ISKO