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MUNICH FABRIC START, BLUEZONE, KEYHOUSE, THE SOURCE 03+04/09/2024 |||
VIEW PREMIUM SELECTION 03+04/12/2024
UPDATE: TREND FORECAST SPRING.SUMMER 23 NOW AVAILABLE --- MUNICH FABRIC START AUTUMN.WINTER 23/24: WE CAN‘T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU AGAIN ON 30/08 – 01/09/2022 AT MOC MUNICH.
As one of the leading European textile trade shows, twice a year MUNICH FABRIC START presents a qualitative portfolio of international fabrics and accessories manufacturers showcasing their newest developments and innovations in Munich to up to 15,000 visitors.
Around 900 manufacturers from 43 countries showcase over 1,100 collections in a comprehensive range of textiles, accessories, finishings and sourcing solutions as well as offering specialist information and inspiration, making MUNICH FABRIC START an international business platform in a unique trade fair format. Designers, product managers and buyers work efficiently and with ease in the professional working atmosphere, exclusive event program and full range of specialist information and inspiration that attracts up to 15,000 trade visitors to Munich every season.
Twice a year, MUNICH FABRIC START Exhibitions GmbH also organises the Preview Textile Show VIEW Premium Selection as well as the International Denim Trade Show BLUEZONE.
THE COVID-19 COMPLIANT TRADE SHOW
Our priority: Your health & safety!
With FABRIC DAYS in September 2020 as well as MUNICH FABRIC START & BLUEZONE in September 2021, we already proved with two successful shows that Covid-19 compliant trade fairs are realizable in these times. For your safe trade show visit, we will of course take numerous measures. Before the event, we will inform you in detail about our extensive hygiene concept.
Hygiene Concept
Event Program
OF MUNICH FABRIC START, BLUEZONE & KEYHOUSE
IN THE LECTURE CENTER, HALL 7 & MOC ROOM K1
Be inspired by exclusive keynotes, panel discussions, trend presentations, Q&A sessions & Co. by international industry experts.
Look forward to news, insights and first-hand information from the industry.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Trend Presentation
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
MONSIEUR-T. - Bluezone Denim Trends
Tilmann Wröbel (Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio)
Age & Trend, Tops & Bottoms, Cores & Innovation. Insight & Inspiration for upcoming bestsellers.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Tilmann Wröbel
Creative Director & Founder
Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Educational Talk
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Key Conversation and Deep Dive about Future-oriented Sustainable Material Developments
Simon Angel (MUNICH FABRIC START)
Join Simon Angel and material experts for an inspirational talk about future-proof material solutions that will add value to a sustainable and circular industry.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Simon Angel
Sustainable Innovations Curator
MUNICH FABRIC START
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Innovation Talk
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Adidas X Shape Innovate – In conversation with Drishti Masand: Discovering Innovations – Adidas' Journey with the New Cotton Project and T-REX
Drishti Masand (adidas), Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate)
Join us for an engaging "In Conversation with..." session featuring Drishti Masand, Senior Manager, Sustainability Direction at adidas. Drishti will delve into how adidas leverages innovation and public research projects such as the EU-funded T-REX Project. Such initiatives are industry-wide team collaborations that speak to our efforts, allowing us to learn from the best and share our learnings with partners, which ultimately propels the industry to become more circular. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the innovative steps adidas is taking towards a more sustainable future.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Drishti Masand
Senior Manager, Sustainability Direction
adidas
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Denim Deal Germany – Unveiling first Signatories
Angela Velazquez (Rivet (Moderation))
Join this panel discussion where the future of the Denim Deal in Germany will be disclosed. Sharing their mission, vision and goals in forming part of the global initiative driving the production of 1 billion pair of jeans containing at least 20% PCR. We will be diving into the type of collaboration needed and its potential challenges in scaling the use of PCR cotton in denim.
Moderated by Angela Velasquez, more guests to be confirmed soon.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Angela Velazquez
Executive Editor
Rivet (Moderation)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Trend Presentation
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Peclers Paris – WOMEN´S FASHION TRENDS FW 25 – 26: REDUKTION, STRENGE VERSUS EMOTION, KREATIVITÄT
Karin Schmitz (Peclers Paris)
Eine Saison mit Fokus auf einem minimalistischen, essenziellen Look auf der einen Seite, wertigen Materialien und luxuriösem Chic. Auf der anderen Seite wollen wir der Effizienz, Perfektion und einem durchgetakteten Alltag etwas entgegensetzen: Wir leben unsere Sehnsucht nach Romantik, einer selbstbewussten Femininität aus und experimentieren mit der Verfremdung des Vertrauten. Generische Codes werden verwandelt durch Farbe und kreative Kontexte.
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Karin Schmitz
Business Development Director - Germany, Austria & Switzerland
Peclers Paris
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Technology Talk
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Yoona.ai – AI in Fashion: Examples, Best Practices, and What’s Next
Anna F. Michel (Yoona.ai)
More details will be announced soon.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Anna F. Michel
CEO & Co-Founder
Yoona.ai
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Traceability Keynote
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Tex.tracer – How to create a radically transparent fashion ecosystem
Bart Westerman (tex.tracer)
More details will be announced soon.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Bart Westerman
Founder & COO
tex.tracer
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
amfori – How to collaboratively tackle CSDDD challenges in the fashion industry
Laura Wauters (amfori), Christiane Hügelmann (Holy Fashion Group/ Strellson AG), Serife Boz (Novateks), Barbaros Susuzlu (Novateks), Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate – Moderation)
This panel discussion brings together experts and practitioners from amfori, Holy Fashion Group/ Strellson AG and Novateks to explore the upcoming obligations and regulations, such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and how the various parties can play a part in the due diligence cycle and work together on continuous improvement.
Through examining the various perspectives of the different parties involved, the panel aims at shedding the light on the different challenges and how they can be addressed in a collaborative manner, and what future opportunities may come out of doing so.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Laura Wauters
Sustainability Expert
amfori
Christiane Hügelmann
Head of Sustainability
Holy Fashion Group/ Strellson AG
Serife Boz
Board Member
Novateks
Barbaros Susuzlu
Merchandising Manager, Planning and Production
Novateks
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate – Moderation
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
FASHION COUNCIL GERMANY – Sustainable Innovations & Solutions for Fashion
Catherine Hansmann (FASHION COUNCIL GERMANY)
Join this insightful panel where experts will share their sustainable strategies and explore how the future of fashion can be transformed through small, meaningful steps. Learn about innovative textiles, design approaches and consumer awareness. Discover how creating synergies can holistically advance sustainability in the fashion industry.
More details and speakers will be announced soon.
Moderation by Catherine Hansmann.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Catherine Hansmann
Sustainability & Responsibility Manager
FASHION COUNCIL GERMANY
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Innovation Panel
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Bornemann Etiketten X dm drogeriemarkt: Einheitliches Branding für internationale Marken
Nathalie Bordère (dm-drogerie markt GmbH & Co. KG), Jonas Kronenberg (Bornemann-Etiketten GmbH)
Wie digitale Lösungen bei dm-drogerie markt und Bornemann-Etiketten Prozesse optimieren.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Nathalie Bordère
Teamleiterin Qualitätsmanagement Textil
dm-drogerie markt GmbH & Co. KG
Jonas Kronenberg
CDO/CIO
Bornemann-Etiketten GmbH
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Workshop
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
HESSNATUR STIFTUNG – Wettbewerbsfähig und erfolgreich mit der richtigen Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie im Unternehmen
Teil 1: Die Rolle von CSRD, Eco Design Directive und weiterer anstehender Regulierungen.
Strategische Implementierung der neuen Vorschriften
Teil 2: Im Workshop werden anwendungsbezogene Methoden und Lösungsansätze mit den Teilnehmern praxisbezogen erarbeitet, um neue Regularien effektiv umzusetzen.
Kostenfreie Teilnahme mit Voranmeldung per Email an:
anja.umann@hessnatur-stiftung.orgLocation: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Add to calendar5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
GREAT GREEN INTELLIGENCE – Join DEVALIA on an interdisciplinary approach and scaled methodology for individuals and companies who wish to SUSTAIN-REMAIN and REGAIN in a fast-evolving industry
Laura Pianazza (Re-Point), Andrea Venier (Officina +39), Anthony Syams (COTIT inspiring industries), Dalia Benefatto (DEVALIA - a scientific approach to circular economy), Eva Plebani (NEXIA SRL), Maria Cristina Pavarini (The SPIN OFF – Moderation)
Devalia collaborates with public and private scientific institutions to promote the reuse of raw materials and the reintegration of natural resources, a core principle of the circular economy. The project aims to foster a new culture and scientific research approach within various industries, enabling users to make ethical choices easily – focusing on methodologies for deceptive communications, encouragement of interdisciplinary collaboration to manage environmental issues and the DPP data fostering for a transparent and circular economy.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Laura Pianazza
International sales and marketing
Re-Point
Andrea Venier
CEO
Officina +39
Anthony Syams
CEO and Founder
COTIT inspiring industries
Dalia Benefatto
Founder of DEVALIA and Lecturer
DEVALIA - a scientific approach to circular economy
Eva Plebani
Export Manager
NEXIA SRL
Maria Cristina Pavarini
Senior Editor
The SPIN OFF – Moderation
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Educational Session
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
DQS - Navigating the Complexities of the Sustainability Jungle
Constanze Illner (DQS)
Venture into the ever-expanding jungle of corporate sustainability regulations, where acronyms like CSRD, CSDDD, and the Green Claims Directive lurk among the undergrowth. This session will be your machete slashing through the dense regulatory foliage, helping you to get an overview of the most important legal developments. Learn how you can position yourself to not only meet the requirements but stand out from the competition, opening up new sustainable opportunities.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Constanze Illner
Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation
DQS
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
After Show Party
Location: In front of the Motorworld at the ZENITH AREA opposite the MOC
MUNIQUE FABRIC NIGHT – Join us for Drinks, Snacks, Networking, Community and Dancing
We heartily invite you to our MUNIQUE After Show Party to celebrate with all our guests and partners from the industry!
Join us for Drinks, Snacks, Networking, Community and Dancing feat. JON BASEL | DJ CREW GESCHWISTER SCHALL
Location: In front of the Motorworld at the ZENITH AREA opposite the MOC
Add to calendar10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ping Pong Session
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Hessnatur Stiftung - Von der richtigen Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie, über die Implementierung zum Unternehmenserfolg – Automatisierung, Digitalisierung und Datenmanagement
Mehr Infos folgen in Kürze.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Add to calendar11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Trend Presentation
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
LI EDELKOORT – Private Lecture On Fashion & Textile Forecast + Colour Forecast Autumn.Winter 25/26
Li Edelkoort
Li Edelkoort will return to Munich once again for one of her exclusive private lectures featuring the Autumn/Winter 2025-26 trends.
At MUNICH FABRIC START, she will present the forecast for fashion and textiles as well as the colours in a 2hrs event. Join the famous trend forecaster and experience her speech live in an intimate setting.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
__Fashion & Textile Forecast
PARIS: Autumn / Winter 2025—26
__Colour Forecast
ILLUSTRATION: Autumn / Winter 2025—26
This forecast is a perfect inspirational source and working tool for all those who love and live design.
>> Get your ticket here for 295,00 €
to join this exclusive private lecture of Li Edelkoort.
Limited seats available.
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Li Edelkoort
Trend Forecaster
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Educational Talk
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Key Conversation and Deep Dive about Future-oriented Sustainable Material Developments
Simon Angel (MUNICH FABRIC START)
Join Simon Angel and material experts for an inspirational talk about future-proof material solutions that will add value to a sustainable and circular industry.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Simon Angel
Sustainable Innovations Curator
MUNICH FABRIC START
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Educational Session
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Cradle2Cradle Certified® – Make Circularity Actionable & Fashionable!
Nienke Steen (Cradle to cradle products innovation institute)
Get to know Cradle to Cradle Certified®, the circular product standard for positive impact.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Nienke Steen
Global Lead Apparel, Textiles and Footwear
Cradle to cradle products innovation institute
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Traceability Panel
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Unraveling the Fashion Supply Chain: Full Circle Fashion with the Power of Traceability
Holly Berger (Haelixa Ltd.), Bart Westerman (tex.tracer), Julian Hötzel (Trace Momentum), Marco Lucietti (RE & UP), Angela Velazquez (Rivet (Moderation))
This expert panel explores the opportunities and challenges of building a transparent and future-proof fashion industry by driving sustainability and consumer trust through transparency.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Holly Berger
Marketing Director
Haelixa Ltd.
Bart Westerman
Founder & COO
tex.tracer
Julian Hötzel
Co-Founder
Trace Momentum
Marco Lucietti
Head of Global Marketing and Communications
RE & UP
Angela Velazquez
Executive Editor
Rivet (Moderation)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Educational Session
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
BIOTEXFUTURE – TransitionLab: Connect. Interact. Improve.
Dr. Marco Schmitt (RWTH Aachen University Lehrstuhl für Technik- und Organisationssoziologie)
Sharing Results
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Dr. Marco Schmitt
Projektleiter TransitionLab in BIOTEXFUTURE
RWTH Aachen University Lehrstuhl für Technik- und Organisationssoziologie
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Digitisation Panel
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
SHAPE INNOVATE x MADE2FLOW – From Data to Action: The Importance of Traceability and Data Accuracy
Atnyel Guedj (Made2Flow), Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate)
A Deep Dive into Digital Product Passports and Supply Chain Transparency – This session will cover the critical role of data validation and the implementation of Digital Product Passports. Learn how to move from theoretical sustainability to actionable strategies within the fashion supply chain. Gain valuable knowledge on how to close data gaps and ensure complete inventory transparency.
Moderated by Muchaneta ten Napel of Shape Innovate, this panel features Atnyel Guedj from Made2Flow, a TrusTrace expert (TBC) and an expert TBC.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Atnyel Guedj
Chief Product Officer
Made2Flow
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate
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Every season at MUNICH FABRIC START, the innovative developments and seasonal novelties of premium international manufacturers are presented in 8 trend-setting areas.
