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Op ons Talks-podium doe je alle nodige trends en kennis op voor het nieuwe inkoopseizoen. Want Modefabriek host de beste Europese trend forecasters en experts. Tijdens de wintereditie staan trends centraal, met sprekers trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort, trendwatcher Jan Agelink, editor in chief ELLE Magazine Emma Vloeimans, Stephany Goncalves en Modefabriek's CEO Caroline Krouwels.
11.00 – 12.00
FASHION FRICTION
JAN AGELINK – BURO JANTRENDMAN
Fashion needs friction again – the kind of tension that wakes you up instead of smoothing everything over. When everything becomes too polished, too optimized, too predictable, we lose the feeling that clothes can surprise us, move us, or bring us closer together. Fashion Friction explores why imperfect combinations, clashing materials and unexpected pairings matter now. Friction pulls fashion out of autopilot and back into the world of touch, instinct and real human connection. It’s not about chaos; it’s about energy – the spark that makes style feel alive again.
We’ll look at how fashion — and the communities around it — are shifting into a new mode of survival, recovery and adaptability.
12.00 – 13.00
REDEFINING STYLE AND STORYTELLING
INTERVIEW EMMA VLOEIMANS – EDITOR IN CHIEF ELLE MAGAZINE
Redefining Style and Storytelling: Inside Emma Vloeimans’ Editorial Direction.
Emma Vloeimans enters her new role at ELLE at a moment when fashion is shifting fast. In this conversation, we explore how she built her path through instinct and creativity, the designers and ideas shaping culture now, and the vision she brings to ELLE’s next chapter. From her perspective on fashion’s future to the book she’s currently writing, Emma shares how storytelling, leadership and personal voice come together in a time when the industry needs clarity, energy and new direction.
14.00 – 15.00
THE FASHION LANDSCAPE: CREATIVITY, CHANGE & CULTURAL DIRECTION
INTERVIEW CAROLINE KROUWELS – CEO MODEFABRIEK
With the industry in constant motion — shifting consumer values, collapsing trends and new creative directors — this conversation with Modefabriek CEO Caroline Krouwels examines where fashion stands today and where it urgently needs to go.
From the rise of sameness to the hunger for authenticity, from ego-driven aesthetics to fashion’s role as cultural messenger, we explore the forces reshaping the system and the possibilities for a more imaginative future.
15.00 – 16.00
FRONT ROW TO FRONT PAGE
STEPHANY GONCALVES– STRATEGIC ADVISOR & ACADEMIC LECTURER
Fashion’s most influential roles are often the least visible. This session breaks down the structures, skills, and behind-the-scenes pathways that make fashion today possible. We’ll look at new forms of creative work, soft-skills leadership, and the rising importance of connective roles across the industry. The talk offers a clear view of where the jobs are growing, what talent needs to thrive, and how to build a future-proof career in fashion today.
11.00 – 13.00
TASTING THE FUTURE
LIDEWIJ EDELKOORT – TREND FORECASTER
Tasting the Future: Colour, Craft & the Flavours of Global Design for Spring/Summer 2027.
This talk explores how food, colour, fashion, and contemporary craft come together to shape a vibrant design future for Spring/Summer 2027. It begins with a “cookbook” approach to colour, using global ingredients and sensory memories to create emotional palettes that energize fashion, textiles, and lifestyle design.
It then examines how food inspires fashion itself—from fabric choices and dye innovations to pattern, proportion, and the power of taste. The culinary world’s spirit of transformation, heritage, and generosity offers fashion a model for constant reinvention.
The talk concludes in the Global South, spotlighting makers whose contemporary craft forms an activist counterculture that re-centres the handmade. Their work shapes a future where diversity, integrity, and human creativity take precedence in design.
*Only with premium ticket (price € 100, - ex. VAT)
13.00 – 14.00
REDEFINING STYLE AND STORYTELLING
INTERVIEW EMMA VLOEIMANS – EDITOR IN CHIEF ELLE MAGAZINE
Redefining Style and Storytelling: Inside Emma Vloeimans’ Editorial Direction.
Emma Vloeimans enters her new role at ELLE at a moment when fashion is shifting fast. In this conversation, we explore how she built her path through instinct and creativity, the designers and ideas shaping culture now, and the vision she brings to ELLE’s next chapter. From her perspective on fashion’s future to the book she’s currently writing, Emma shares how storytelling, leadership and personal voice come together in a time when the industry needs clarity, energy and new direction.
14.00 – 15.00
FRONT ROW TO FRONT PAGE
STEPHANY GONCALVES– STRATEGIC ADVISOR & ACADEMIC LECTURER
Fashion’s most influential roles are often the least visible. This session breaks down the structures, skills, and behind-the-scenes pathways that make fashion today possible. We’ll look at new forms of creative work, soft-skills leadership, and the rising importance of connective roles across the industry. The talk offers a clear view of where the jobs are growing, what talent needs to thrive, and how to build a future-proof career in fashion today.
15.00 – 16.00
FASHION FRICTION
JAN AGELINK – BURO JANTRENDMAN
Fashion needs friction again – the kind of tension that wakes you up instead of smoothing everything over. When everything becomes too polished, too optimized, too predictable, we lose the feeling that clothes can surprise us, move us, or bring us closer together. Fashion Friction explores why imperfect combinations, clashing materials and unexpected pairings matter now. Friction pulls fashion out of autopilot and back into the world of touch, instinct and real human connection. It’s not about chaos; it’s about energy – the spark that makes style feel alive again.
We’ll look at how fashion — and the communities around it — are shifting into a new mode of survival, recovery and adaptability.
OUR MODERATOR
Charlotte Emily Brattinga will lead the TALKS stage as its official moderator, guiding the audience through each conversation and introducing speakers throughout the program. She is an accomplished retail professional and is also the founder of Brand News Productions, a fashion-focused production agency sharing news and behind-the-scenes stories from within the industry. Among her esteemed guests are luminaries such as the Design Manager at Maison Martin Margiela, the Account Director at Highsnobiety, Ecommerce Director at Filling Pieces and the Sustainability Manager at Vogue.
