CIFF Event and Talk Programme

Dive in with Louise Byg Kongsholm, a highly esteemed trend researcher and skilled presenter, as she dissects the spirit of our time, the values, attitudes, and behaviors in an era defined by chaos, where our usual navigational aids have been sidelined.

During this conversation specialist from brands, research and technology will discuss how technology supports the industry in meeting coming legislation and shows inspiring examples and collaborations that makes brands more competitive.

CIFF SHOWROOMS SOCIAL HOUR

The Future of wholesale - with H&M sustainability manager Marcus Hartmann.

FASHION TRENDS SS24 FOR WOMENSWEAR. JOIN OUR EXPERTS FOR AN EXCLUSIVE CURATION OF OUR FASHION KEY ITEMS TREND BOOK.

HOW TO INNOVATE THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY THROUGH INNOVATION, NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES.

Dive in with Louise Byg Kongsholm, a highly esteemed trend researcher and skilled presenter, as she dissects the spirit of our time, the values, attitudes, and behaviors in an era defined by chaos, where our usual navigational aids have been sidelined.

During this conversation we are looking into three circular business models: repair, rent and resale.

Please join us at our Housewarming, to kick off CIFF x Revolver first edition! We will have music and drinks out in the Courtyard!

MEET & GREET

VIP TOUR FOR COPENHAGEN FASHION WEEK X CREATIVE DENMARK

Is attention a sustainable resource? What is "better": to make a splash now or aim for a long term impact? These and many other questions will be discussed by international fashion experts representing three key fashion pillars: curation, criticism, and content.

Discussing new strategies to transform the fashion industry.

How is the quest for happiness reshaping well-being and giving rise to new aspirations? Get the answer and uncover the profound impact of pleasure on society, inspiring a transformative drive to reshape and revitalize everyday existence.

As we look ahead to FW 24/25, join Louise Klarsten of Colourhouse and Jo Thomas of FS (Fashion Snoops) as they explore how leading cultural insights and consumer behaviour movements impact Men's and Women's fashion trends. 

Join us when we open the doors to a 1 time only experience!

Discover the trend themes, styles, and colors for SS24

Join us for a trend update with trend forecaster Louise Byg Kongsholm, CEO of Pej Gruppen

CIFF KIDS GET TOGETHER

It takes knowledge to sell and buy children's shoes – get dressed to advise

Why you should write your maternity leave on your CV

The CIFF KIDS Happy Hour Bike will be handing out free drinks on the ground level of the B-Halls

Get Together at the Coup De Coeur installation space.

Upcycling and embroidery workshop

Discover the trend themes, styles, and colors for SS24

Upcycling and embroidery workshop

Join us for a trend update with trend forecaster Louise Byg Kongsholm, CEO of Pej Gruppen

Upcycling and embroidery workshop

The CIFF KIDS Happy Hour Bike will be handing out free drinks on the ground level of the B-Halls

HOW THE NORDICS ARE LEADING IN TEXTILE INNOVATIONS

In a time of recession brands and consumers are faced with the same dilemma. Should we make decisions according to our values or should we save money?

At CIFF Kids the Promostyl kids expert Emmanuelle Demaris will present the latest forecasts of relevance for everyone in the kid’s industry.

ANALYST AND BRAND CONSULTANT FREDRIK EKSTRÖM FROM ABOVE THE CLOUDS SHARES INSIGHTS FROM THE NEW REPORT, THE NXT SUSTAINABLE CONSUMER 2023. HE TALKS ABOUT HOW BRANDS CAN THRIVE IN A TIME OF TRANSITION, WHERE THE CONSUMERS’ HEARTS AND ANXIETIES ARE, AND THREE CONSUMER PROFILES YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Trend researcher, author, and keynote speaker Louise Byg Kongsholm will invite you into the world of trends and explain how you can predict the future yourself.

THE FUTURE OF VINTAGE, RESALE, AND UPCYCLING IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

A new generation of consumers is demanding more from their brands. Taking a stand and showcasing your values are more important than ever. We look at how Finnish designers meet the task.

CIFF HAPPY HOUR

On Thursday the 2nd of February from 4pm to 6pm, a selection of ELLEs readers and CIFFs visitors can get a sneak peak at the upcoming collections from some selected Danish brands, such as Han Kjøbenhavn, OperaSport, Notes Du Nord, Hanne Bloch, Tobias Birk and Modstrøm.

Interview & talk with Nick Buckley, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, Europe, L'Oréal Consumer Products Division. Moderated by Scandinavian Mind.

CIFF SHOWROOMS SOCIAL HOUR

HOW TO BE A RESPONSIBLE BEAUTY BRAND IN 2023

Trend researcher, author, and keynote speaker Louise Byg Kongsholm will invite you into the world of trends and explain how you can predict the future yourself.

AFTER CLEAN BEAUTY – WHAT’S NEXT?

At CIFF Kids the Promostyl kids expert Emmanuelle Demaris will present the latest forecasts of relevance for everyone in the kid’s industry.

ALÜSTRE

Trend researcher, author, and keynote speaker Louise Byg Kongsholm will present the four trend themes for AW 23/24 and provide a perspective on where we are heading.

Hear how Pura Utz activate their content to reach consumers and create demand through their retail clients SoMe channels.

A keynote highlighting the 5 biggest trends in beauty tech 2023. Launch of The State of Beauty Innovation Report by Scandinavian MIND.

At CIFF Kids the Promostyl kids expert Emmanuelle Demaris will present the latest forecasts of relevance for everyone in the kid’s industry.

HOW TECHNOLOGIES CAN LIFT BEAUTY BRANDS

MOTHERHOOD AND THE CULTURE OF PERFECTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA

ECOOKING - The inspiring story of their journey with focus on effectiveness.

Sweet and strong, at the same time!

The CIFF KIDS Happy Hour Bike will be handing out free drinks on the ground level of the B-Halls

CIFF HOUSEWARMING

A NEW POLICY FOR FASHION – WHAT NEW EU LEGISLATIONS WILL MEAN FOR BRANDS

Beauté Pacifique - Expect more from your skincare

How to address the body today in all its expressions and singularities

At CIFF Kids the Promostyl kids expert Emmanuelle Demaris will present the latest forecasts of relevance for everyone in the kid’s industry.

Trend researcher, author, and keynote speaker Louise Byg Kongsholm will invite you into the world of trends and explain how you can predict the future yourself.

HOW TO BRIDGE THE COMMUNICATION DIVIDE BETWEEN BRANDS AND RETAILERS

At CIFF Kids the Promostyl kids expert Emmanuelle Demaris will present the latest forecasts of relevance for everyone in the kid’s industry.

From Web3 to DAOs, AR, VR and AI, once fringe technologies are now at the forefront of market leaders’ growth strategies. The Business of Fashion explains how a new era of tech-driven innovation is transforming opportunity in the fashion and retail industries.

Trend researcher, author, and keynote speaker Louise Byg Kongsholm will present the four trend themes for AW 23/24 and provide a perspective on where we are heading.

HOW NEW TECHNOLOGIES CAN HELP SOLVE FASHION RETAIL

On the 30/01-2023 we open the doors to a 1 time only experience, where you get the opportunity to get a glimpse into the world of fashion! A creative show which combines catwalk fashion experiences & musical artistry.

Since the globalization hit the Danish fashion scene in the late 1980’s, almost all production and much product development has been outsourced and deployed the industry of know-how and textile skills. This development has been mimicked within education where crafts and textile skills has played a less prominent role and decreased the level of know-how and product innovation.

Make sure to tune in to watch this year's ROTATE show livestreamed from Bella Arena in Copenhagen.

The future of fashion is circular, but how do we get there? Today, most fashion businesses is build on a linear model of make, use, dispose. In this talk we bring together brands who are born with a circular model, with brands who are exploring circular initiatives on the road to becoming circular. Both sides faces problems and great potentials.

At a time when our lives are increasingly digital, we channel the 2000s which saw the rise of the Internet. Set free by this new digital aesthetic, our imagination joins forces with a sexy attitude where the liberated body illustrates the progress made by women in taking control of their own bodies

Over a 45-minute panel talk sharing personal experience and Q&A session, BoF and CIFF platform three individuals responding to industry disruption in new ways — reimagining the processes and relationships that define the wholesale model.

Recycled fibers are the buzzword in circularity, but what can they do for fashion and textile companies in terms of sustainability, design and production. How does leading fashion and textile companies work with recycled fibers, what does it require of design and sourcing, and what are the benefits and challenges?

Sustainability has become a staple in a brand's ethos and DNA. We have the pleasure of speaking to three brands who have built their companies’ foundations on sustainability. We will ask them their growing pains, challenges with supply chain over the last few years, and their point of view on the future of their brands and sustainability within the industry.

While the representations of Masculinity are being challenged in a post #MeToo era, the Male universe appears as captivating – and as creative, as never. With a European/Chinese perspective, Peclers Paris will decode emerging expressions of Masculinity exploring opportunities for the Fashion world.

Make sure to tune in to watch this year's ISO.POETISM BY TOBIAS BIRK NIELSEN show livestreamed from Bella Center in Copenhagen.

Combining global market and industry analysis with proprietary data and expert insight, BoF explore the disruptive new technologies poised to provide the greatest opportunities for the global CIFF community — regardless of scope and size — from the commercialisation of virtual try-on, to digital IDs and web3 technologies that could foster much deeper collaboration.

More collections, more NOS, more data: Managing inventory from multiple perspectives is what Thomas Klausen, CEO at DM&T, Massimo Francese, Director international sales at Marc O’polo, and Alias ter Kuile, Co-Owner of Fashion Cloud will be debating.

How can fashion companies attract new talent, and how does new talents and graduates look at the business? Meet Headhunter and Partner at Human Trust, Marlie Hede, and two Graduate Students, Fanni Vonnák from VIA University College, and Anne Carina Christensen from University of Southern Denmark.

This talk is highlighting various collaborations that MATE.BIKE have had in the past few years. It is their intent to drive sales by creating a desire for their product because Design drives desirability and desirability drives change.

Make sure to tune in to watch the Martin Asbjørn AW22 show livestreamed from Bella Arena in Copenhagen.

The future requires increased documentation from fashion brands, and technology can help make it easier. Hear how when the panel with Loa Dalgaard Worm, Director of FSC Denmark, Birgitte H. Langer, Business Development Director at Spoor, and Betina Simonsen, CEO at Lifestyle & Design Cluster dive into the area.

A presentation by Peclers Paris' Style Consultant Mathilde Channelliere and International Business Director Dani Marino, on how metavers and digitalization influences fashion aesthetics.

To identify how businesses can responsibly and effectively collaborate with organisations and initiatives, BoF interviews entrepreneurs and experts from Coleville and Maria Black to share their experiences and advice over an informal 45 minute discussion.

A panel exploring the customers of tomorrow, how they think, and what they want to wear. In the panel you will meet Petra Adhe-Deal, Researcher at Copenhagen Business Academy, Dorthe Kandi, Mediechef at Aller Media, and Manou Messmann, Trendforcaster & Speaker.

Join creative consulting agency Peclers Paris' style expert Quito Quinn for the presentation of the coming trends for Fall Winter 2022/23.

In this interactive 45-minute presentation and Q&A session, Robin Mellery-Pratt, Senior Director of Content Strategy and Alice Given, Content Strategist at The Business of Fashion, shares need-to-know insights to equip the CIFF community with the tools to reimagine how they grow their businesses in a transforming world.

Make sure to tune in to watch this year's Designers Nest show livestreamed from Bella Arena in Copenhagen.

In this talk we explore how fashion brands can engage with consumers in this transition, to create awareness and demand for more circular practices. The talk is moderated by Betina Simonsen, Director at Lifestyle & Design Cluster.

Italian journalist and professor Angelo ruggeri will guide a lively debate with Alies ter Kuile, co-founder of Fashion Cloud & Christina Neustrup, Director at CIFF.

Hodakova merges upcycling with surrealist aesthetics and proves that sustainable fashion can be humorous, sexy and conceptual.

Introduction to circular economy - Everyone is talking about it, but what does closing the loop actually look like?

How has a full blown year of digital commerce left an impact on the new normal for wholesale and marketing?

From operational shifts, new consumer trends and priorities, as well as the innovative retail solutions now critical for success in such an unpredictable market, BoF interviews Bloomingdale’s’ Justin Berkowitz, Voo’s Yasin Müjdeci and Han Kjøbenhavn's Cristian Jensen on the opportunities they see in a transformed retail industry.

Yvonne de Bruyn will present 4 themes for SS22 season including key ideas, innovative ideas and creative tracks

Looking into the future, the demands on fashion and textile brands will only grow. Sustainability expectations from customers matched with concrete legislation

What comes after circular economy? Intro to regenerative business.Danish fashion brands are embracing circular practices, but a new movement is already coming on strong. Regeneration; The practice of rebuilding our planet, our eco-systems, and our communities.

At Peclers, we are passionate about the evolution of fashion as a system, and its underlying shifts in consumers values and needs.

Robin Mellery-Pratt, Senior Director Content Strategy and Alice Given, Content Strategist at The Business of Fashion combining global market analysis with unique data insights, BoF examines the future of wholesale, identifying the most significant market trends.....

Pascale Camart Directrice Des Achats Mode Femme Et Accessoires Galeries Lafayette

Cecilie Thorsmark CEO Copenhagen Fashion Week

AW21 SHOW: Location Bella Center/ CIFF

Rasmus Paludan Bertelsen: Brand Director Bosweel Shirts est. 1937

Lifestyle and Design Cluster

Anders Sølvsten Thomsen: Stylist

Designer Mark Kenly Domino Tan

Online Talk // A new generation of responsible designers in a digital universe

Maud Pupato: Printemps Divisional Merchandise Manager – Womenswear Luxury & Designers

Talent incubator SHOW: Location Bella Center/ CIFF

As Øland Creative Director DM&T

Day Birget et Mikkelsen

Ane Lynge-Jorlén Director @ Designers Nest, Author and Editor

Christina Exsteen Creative Director

Johan Arnø Kryger Innovation Lead & Sustainability Advisor @ Acacia