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"The fashion industry's journey to sustainability is a tapestry of innovation, ethics, and relentless pursuit of the betterment of our people, planet and dare I say profit." - Muchaneta ten Napel Next week, I am excited to be interviewing Lauren Bartley, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ganni A/S on the KEYHOUSE stage during MUNICH FABRIC START. Navigating the confluence of fashion, sustainability, and innovation, I am looking forward to having an insightful on-stage dialogue with the aim to delve into the broader implications and potential of sustainable practices within the entire fashion industry. I know that the conversation is set to be much more than an exploration of a single brand's initiatives. The dialogue promises to take the audience on a journey into the heart of what it means to create a sustainable future, offering insights into forward-thinking concepts and providing a unique perspective on the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainable fashion. If you are attending MFS next week, be sure to pencil our conversation in your diary: Date: Tuesday 23rd January 2024 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 5 Lastly, for some background, feel free to read the exclusive interview published in Munich Fabric Start’s MUNIQUE publication: https://lnkd.in/eEEKtaiC Otherwise, the interview will be available online soon, so watch this space. #MFS2024 #sustainablefashion #GANNI#Interview #KEYHOUSE #Innovation #Technology#Textiles #SmartTextiles #Startups

🌟 Reflecting on some inspiring days at PI Apparel! 🌟 I'm committed to empowering women as a key lever towards the future and leading the charge towards a more sustainable and tech-driven future in fashion. This week was all about bringing product creation and tech together and networking with female leaders. Once again, PI Apparel has proven to be an invaluable platform for exchanging ideas and insights with fellow industry leaders and solution providers. Amidst the diverse challenges facing the fashion industry, it's crucial to embrace collaboration and innovation. Consistently aligning product creation and the supply chain with digitalization and sustainability is the only option for the future.  As a leader in the apparel industry, my focus is on partnering with technology to empower creation teams globally to work effectively and efficiently in a sustainable way. Insights from PI Apparel have reinforced the importance of building networks with like-minded professionals tackling similar challenges. By connecting with leading companies offering innovative solutions, we're advancing towards more effective and efficient product creation processes, equipped to meet evolving ESG regulations. Consistent digitalization, especially in product development, not only brings us speed and better decision-making but will also be the key to the data needed to increase sustainability. In this context, I take a lot of impetus with me. Interacting with both familiar faces and new contacts at the conference has been immensely valuable. Concrete follow-up meetings are in the pipeline, and I'm excited to conceptualize a think tank with my new network.  The connections made here will undoubtedly fuel future initiatives and drive positive change within our industry. Alongside planning the think tank with newfound contacts, I'm also energized by the opportunity to collaborate with female leaders driving digital and sustainability transformations. In the dynamic interface of fashion and technology, it's clear that collaboration and innovation are key to shaping a brighter tomorrow. Let's continue to push boundaries and drive positive change together! 💪 #PIApparel #FashionInnovation #SustainabilityLeadership

Why I'm OBSSESED with Emerging Brands? 👀 I get asked this a lot, and it's a question I love to answer. Let's dive in! 🤔THE What I'll give you my definition: A high-potential young label that has something to say. 💎THE Why As an industry insider for almost a decade, I've witnessed a lot of injustice in the #fashion world. I've experienced my share of unfairness as a young creative. The fashion industry is dominated by big names and big connections. While it looks glamorous from the outside—thanks in part to the #media —it's often far from glamorous on the inside (more on this in a future post!). What excites me about #emergingbrands is their ability to #disrupt this status quo. These brands, led by incredibly talented #designers, offer so much more than just a logo. They bring #fresh perspectives, #innovative ideas, and #passion. Emerging fashion brands are already shaking up the industry, and I believe they will continue to shape its future. 🪑THE How What defines a successful emerging brand, and how do they better meet consumers' needs and expectations? Here are the key qualities that these brands bring to the table: • Innovation and Creativity • Sustainability and Ethical Practices • Diversity and Inclusivity • Niche Specialization • Community Engagement • Healthy Competition in the Industry These brands resonate deeply with today's consumers, who value #authenticity and purpose. I’ll be covering these topics and more in my upcoming posts. Let me know what you think! At Balcone, a multi-brand fashion e-commerce platform spotlighting emerging European brands, we are dedicated to discovering up-and-coming designers. We prioritize brands with strong culture, creativity, ethical production, and high-quality products. Launching soon, first in #Singapore - www.balcone-store.com #fashion #emergingfashionbrands #upandcomingbrands #fashionindustry

This conversation between Katrin Ley, Harper's Bazaar & Vogue Business gives hope for the future. Yet if you're planning a more circular model for your business, how are you communicating the benefits to your customers? How do you assure developments like those discussed in the article will not cost you customers? For change to be accepted by your customers, you need to provide irrefutable benefits in your messaging. It's that simple. Show them why. Convince them of the positive features and remove any fears. If you need a copy or content strategy to educate and inspire your customers, Catalyze Copy has you covered. Arrange a free 30 minute discovery call today!

FASHINNOVATION’s Worldwide Talks 2023 was a blast - around 1,000 people from the fashion industry came together in the gorgeous Lectra Innovation Centrum! I had the chance to present athena studio on stage and connected with inspiring people across backgrounds in the industry, while enjoying the panels. A few of my personal highlights: 🤝 Kenneth Cole from Kenneth Cole Productions reiterated “If you go lonely you go fast. If you go together you go long”. We couldn’t agree more - with athena studio we’re all about breaking siloes between sustainability and product teams! 🌱 Awet Goitom Woldegebriel (Áwet New York) powerfully stated: “Sustainability is hard, mainly because the opposite is so easy”. Luckily regulations and consumers are increasingly making the opposite a no-go, and solutions like athena studio make it slightly less hard! 💸 Talking about consumers, Milan Daniels believes sustainable transformation is not only better for the planet, but also for brands’ wallet: he refers to the changing consumer behaviour they see at Otrium where consumers still want a good deal, but become more conscious and smarter. Thank you Jordana Guimaraes, Marcelo Martins Guimaraes and the rest of the FASHINNOVATION team for the wonderful event! Picture credits: Umakant Jani #fashinnovation #fashiontech #worldwidetalks #fashionentrepreneurs #sustainablefashion

This conversation between Katrin Ley, Harper's Bazaar & Vogue Business gives hope for the future. Yet if you're planning a more circular model for your business, how are you communicating the benefits to your customers? How do you assure developments like those dicussed in the article will not cost you customers? For change to be accepted by your customers, you need to provide irrefutable benefits in your messaging. It's that simple. Show them why. Convince them of the benefits and remove any fears. If you need a copy or content strategy to educate and inspire your customers, Catalyze Copy has you covered. Arrange a free 30 minute discovery call today!

🧑🤝🧑Hey LinkedIn friends, we just dropped our latest blog post on the evolution of heritage brands and how they stay relevant in today's ever-changing market.🧑💻📆 Learn how these iconic brands adapt to trends, technologies, and more to stay at the top of their game. Check it out now!🌟 #HeritageBrands #Adaptability #StayRelevant https://lnkd.in/gTkFHD7j

🌟 Inside Limitless Innovation: Presenting Our Global Fashion Innovation - Growth Platform 🌟 🚀At Limitless Innovation, we're on a mission to elevate the Fashion and Luxury industries. Today, we'll introduce one of our core service, the Global Fashion Innovation Growth Platform. 👉 What's this all about, you ask? 🌐It's our mission to BOOST the most brilliant fashion tech growth stage #startup, helping them conquer global markets and #unlock the limitless potential of the luxury sector. 🤝 How do we do it? By connecting the dots and bringing together: 🌟 Senior Fashion Executives 🌟 International Events 🌟 Investors Network 🌟 Digital Players Consulting And Tech-Driven Companies 🌟 University Hubs 🌟 Media Industry Experts And Magazines 🌟 Our Dedicated Team - Always by Your Side 🌟 Government And Foundations 💎With this powerhouse network at your fingertips, we aim to boost the best fashion tech companies and provide opportunities for #collaboration and #growth. Whether you're an established brand seeking new horizons or a budding tech company looking to thrive, our dedicated team is here to support your journey. 🌈Ready to explore the limitless possibilities of the Global Fashion Innovation Growth Platform? #LimitlessInnovation #FashionTech #LuxuryIndustry #InnovationEcosystem #BusinessExcellence #GrowthProgram

I'm excited to reshare the highlights from the Fashion Innovation Vernissage in Paris on May 23rd, 2024, organized by Limitless Innovation in collaboration with The Sandbox and Future+. This event brought together the brightest minds in fashion technology, and it was an honor for Unleash the Dragon | Elevating Digital Storytelling with AI for Fashion, Luxury & eCommerce to participate and share our insights. During the event, I had the privilege of delivering a speech on how AI is revolutionizing the fashion and luxury sectors. Reflecting on my 24-year journey from software development to leading over 1000 digital transformation projects, the advancements in AI truly stand out. Key Learnings: 1️⃣ AI can generate unlimited visual ideas for new collections, providing endless inspiration for designers. 2️⃣ AI enhances marketing efficiency by creating campaign visuals, generating marketing texts, and providing translations. 3️⃣ AI improves the customer experience through better product search, discovery, and 24/7 support via virtual assistants. Special thanks to Stefano Galassi, Francesca Rossi, Matteo Zaccagnino for the excellent organization, and to M. Raquel Silva, Robert Martin Kimberger, Ooli Shannon D., Blake Lezenski, Svetlana Yakunina, Andrea Marangoni, Perry Kamel, and Dongsoo Han for the fruitful conversations. The future of fashion is here, powered by AI. Embrace AI technology to transform your brand's creative process, marketing efficiency, and customer engagement. How do you see AI transforming the fashion industry? Share your thoughts in the comments! #FashionInnovation #DigitalTransformation #FashionTech #Fashion #VivaTech #Luxury #AI #Innovation #RemoteNative

Fashion District’s annual Innovation Challenges are designed to find solutions to current industry issues, while supporting new innovations and SMEs. This year, they’re running their second ‘Manufacturing Futures’ challenge, to support technological innovations and sustainable solutions which are solving any of the complex fashion manufacturing challenges facing the industry. This could include anything from: material innovation, digital innovation, manufacturing processes, waste management, supply-chain and logistics, transparency and traceability, circular economy and end-of-use, as well as tech solutions. Applicants will be in with the chance of winning cash prizes, business support, and the opportunity to pitch to some of the industry’s leading brands and innovators. Applications close on 25th March 2024. For more information and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/evUpCSEx All applications must feature the use of technology. Areas could include:  Material innovation, digital innovation, manufacturing processes, waste management, supply chain & logistics, transparency and traceability, end-of-use and circular economy Note: To be eligible, you must be: - A registered business - A tech solution tackling sustainability  - Based in the UK or have the intention to pilot/operate in the UK Fashion District - London #manufacturingfutures #innovation #smesupport #sustainablefashion #circulareconomy