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David Wilkinson, Executive Director of Steen & Strøm, Anette Miwa Dimmen, founder of AWANT, and Michael and Alexander Helle, co-founders of Norwegian Rain, share insights from Norway's fashion scene. They discuss how the pandemic prompted innovative business models and the fusion of art and fashion. Topics include nurturing local talent, sustainability in fashion, and the role of technology in creating engaging retail experiences. The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship and collaboration in elevating Norwegian fashion on a global scale.

We hear our conversation with Achim Berg, recorded live at Transformation Conference in Copenhagen earlier this month. We talk about:The current state of the global fashion and luxury marketLessons learned from running The State of Fashion report for eight yearsAnd his upcoming book, Future of FashionHosted by Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, Scandinavian MIND. —Scandinavian MIND is a media platform and branding agency operating at the intersection of lifestyle industries and tech. Sign up for our newsletter:www.scandinavianmind.com/newslettersConnect with our agency:www.scandinavianmind.com/agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back from summer and report from the latest editions of Copenhagen Fashion Week and CIFF—Copenhagen International Fashion Fairs. We are speaking with:Anne Marie Mondrup, Co-Founder and COO, BetterChoiceDaniel Di Benedetto, Regional Director Euro North, Centric Software.Kata Börönte, XR Project Manager, MANNDWe talk about:Using tech to get rid of greenwashingThe rise of the data debt — and how to handle itA "no bullshit" VR experience shedding light on the unethical fast fashion industryHost: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, Scandinavian MIND. Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor, Scandinavian MIND.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Europe's tech event, guests discuss sustainable packaging misconceptions, bio-printed skin advancements, digital sustainability importance, and the quest for renewable energy sources.

Maria Persdotter, an industrial policy specialist, and Åsa Degerman, manager at OnceMore®, discuss the upcoming EU regulations for textile recycling. They explore how brands can prepare for a transformation towards sustainability. The importance of collaboration throughout the textile value chain is emphasized, along with the challenges facing the fashion industry in adapting to these new rules. They also highlight OnceMore's innovative approaches to textile processing and the role of experimentation in shaping a resource-efficient future.

We revisited a panel discussion from the Transformation Conference in Helsinki a few weeks ago, where we discussed the opportunities and challenges for designers in a more fragmented fashion landscape.We will hear from:Jenny Hytönen, designerAnna Semi, designer and teacher, Aalto UniversityErvin Latimer, designer & founder of Latimmier Alice Bouleau, Principal & Head of Creative Pole, Sterling International.  We also share a short introduction to the article “Nordic fashion needs a new north star,” by authors Evie Kivi and Maria Ervast.Host:Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, Scandinavian MIND.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We report from Finland’s fashion week, where shows, exhibitions, awards, and our very own Transformation Conference took place last week. We share three conversations:Jani Niipola, Executive Director, Fashion FinlandLaura Juslin & Lilli Maunula, founders of the design studio Juslin MaunulaSara Martinsen, Exhibition Producer and Co-curator, Designmuseo and Sofia Ilmonen, designerWe talk about:The importance of building bridges between commercial fashion and creativesHow to turn ugly materials into something beautifulThe rise of a Finnish repair movementHosts:Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, Scandinavian MIND. Johan Magnusson, senior editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are reporting from the fashion’s biggest sustainability conference that took place in Copenhagen last week. Fashion brands, sustainability experts, and policymakers gathered in the Danish capital to discuss our industry’s pressing issues.We were on the ground, conducting interviews and listening to the talks. In this episode, we will give our key takeaways from the event and discuss with Faith Robinson from Global Fashion Agenda, the organisation behind the event.We talk about:What issues were most importantHow do they select their guests, and whyFaith’s own highlights highlightsHosts:Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, Scandinavian MIND. Oliver Dahle, Editor-at-large Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are revising the latest edition of Virtual Creativity Live, which we recorded in front of a live audience at the Lynk & Co showroom in Stockholm. In this episode, you will hear from: OLOF LINDH, Founder, KiveLINDA PIMMESHOFER, Founder, Change RetailTHOMAS HANA, Co-Founder, Naughty SocietyWe talk about: How a brand will evolve in the age of artificial intelligence How creatives should use generative AI in their marketing materialAnd the opportunities available for retailHosted by:Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder of Scandinavian MIND.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are speaking with Christopher Morency and Tom Garland, founders of the London-based brand consultancy Edition Partners and the insights platform and newsletter State of the Art.We talk about: The need to build a brand universe What community actulally menasTheir best examples from global fashion and entertainment brands As well as their personal favourites from the NordicsHosted b:Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, of Scandinavian MIND. Erik Olofsson Havikko, Creative Director, Scandinavian MIND Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.