A standout highlight of the next Munich Fabric Start is the trend lecture by Li Edelkoort. On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Li Edelkoort will give a two-hour lecture, sharing insights into future developments in fashion and textiles as well as colour trends. Tickets to experience the famous trend forecaster live in an intimate setting can be purchased in advance through the Munich Fabric Start website.

Highlights of the first day

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Monsieur-T. will open the first day with his trend presentation of the Bluezone Denimined Trends from 10:00 to 10:30 am, inaugurating the new Trend Lectures Stage at Keyhouse in Hall 7, temporarily integrated into the Zenith Hall due to renovations.

From 12:00 to 1:00 pm, Peclers Paris will present “Women’s Fashion Trends FW 25-26: Reduction, Severity versus Emotion, Creativity” with Karin Schmitz, a highlight of the first day (K1 | MOC).

At 2:00 pm, another program highlight follows: amfori, Holy Fashion Group, and Novateks will discuss the challenges of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) using best case scenarios, moderated by Muchaneta ten Napel.

From 5:00 to 6:30 pm, the Hessnatur Stiftung will offer a free workshop on how a successful sustainability strategy can enhance competitiveness (K1 | MOC). The day concludes with a DQS educational session by Constanze Illner, Sustainability Communication at DQS, on “Navigating the Complexities of the Sustainability Jungle” (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7).

Highlights of the second day

The lecture program for the second day, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, starts at 10:00 am on the Trend Lectures Stage | Keyhouse in Hall 7 with a trend pitch by AMD – Academy for Fashion and Design Düsseldorf.

From 12:00 to 1:00 pm, a panel moderated by Maria Christina Pavarini and Panos Sofianos on “Great Green Techknowledge” will feature experts from Archroma & Kipas, Tonello & Officina +39, Lycra FitSense Denim Technology & Calik Denim, and Hilo discussing innovative technologies and processes (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7).

At 2:00 pm, a high-profile panel on transparent traceability in textiles will take place, featuring representatives from Haelixa, Tex.Tracer, Trace Momentum, Isko, and Gant. This will be followed by an educational session with Dr. Marco Schmitt, Project Manager of TransitionLab in Biotexfuture at RWTH Aachen University, Chair of Technology and Organization Sociology, at 4:00 pm.

Concluding the comprehensive program, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, will be a discussion on the importance of traceability and data accuracy in relation to digital product passports and supply chain transparency, featuring experts from Made2Flow and TrusTrace, moderated by Muchaneta ten Napel from Shape Innovate (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7).

• All program details, keynotes, and panel discussions can be found online at www.munichfabricstart.com/en/the-show.