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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, designer

We talk about:

The importance of building bridges between commercial fashion and creativesHow to turn ugly materials into something beautifulThe rise of a Finnish repair movement

Hosts:

Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, Scandinavian MIND. 

Johan Magnusson, senior editor

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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 highlights

Hosts:

Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, Scandinavian MIND. 

Oliver Dahle, Editor-at-large

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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 Society

We 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 retail

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Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder of Scandinavian MIND. 

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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 Nordics

Hosted b:

Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, of Scandinavian MIND. 

Erik Olofsson Havikko, Creative Director, Scandinavian MIND

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This is the first episode in a series of conversations we will publish throughout 2024 in collaboration with textile innovations company OnceMore.

We are speaking with:

Alexander Granberg, Senior Project Specialist Sustainability & Innovation, at the Danish fashion company Bestseller

Angeline Elfström, Business Development Manager, OnceMore.

We talk about: 

Why working more sustainably is a cross-disciplinary practice within a fashion companyLessons learned from implementing textile innovations How the collaboration between Bestseller and OnceMore startedThe need to educate the fashion industry in new technologies 

Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, Scandinavian MIND. 

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We are speaking with Ted Persson, Partner at EQT Ventures and one of the instigators of The Climate Brick, a new framework to fast-track climate tech.

We talk about: 

Why climate tech needs a different approach to investing and scaling than traditional software companies We go through the several bricks in The Climage Brick program, including Green Deployment, Product disruption, and Moonshots.We also get into how AI will change creativity.

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We are reporting from the leading trade shows for the textile industry that took place in Frankfurt this week. 

You will hear from:

Dr. Ingo Rollwagen, Professor at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences

Lea Zimmermann, Textile Engineer, German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research

Lauren Davies, Senior Strategist, FranklinTill

Nanny Thorman, Textile Engineer, Lunamicro

Dirk Vantyghem, Director General, Euratex

We will talk about:

Selfcooling textilesGood examples of regenerative practicesThe challenge to getting the rest of the world to follow the new EU regulationsAmelioration ? what it is, and why it matters

Hosted by:

Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief and founder of Scandinavian MIND. 

Johan Magnusson, Senior editor, Scandinavian MIND

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We revisit a talk from Transformation Conference last year, with two of the Nordics? leading sustainability experts in fashion.

Sandra Roos, Vice President Sustainability, Kappahl

Jessica Cederberg Wodmar, EVP Global Sustainability & CSR, GANT. 

We talk about:

- What they are doing to prepare for the new EU legislation

- Their view on the extended producer responsibility

- The need for new tech solutions

Host: Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief and founder, Scandinavian MIND

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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: 

MARCUS SÖDER, Creative Fashion Analyst

JULIA KRANTZ, founder of Magic Fabric

ROEI DERHI, fashion designer and founder, Placebo 

We talk about:

How will creativity in fashion change in the wake of artificial intelligence? What are the consumers saying about virtual worlds and digitization? How to run a phygical fashion brand.

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We are joined by our new editor-at-large for beauty Selah Rui Li.

Selah will report from 

Cosmoprof, the big trade show in Bologna Her observations from the beauty tech scene Lessons learned from running her own beauty tech brand Ellure 

Hosts:

Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, Scandinavian MIND. 

Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor, Scandinavian MIND. 

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We are revisiting our trip to ISPO Munich last year, ahead of the German trade shows upcoming edition this summer. 

In this episode you will hear from: 

? Lena Haushofer, Exhibition manager, ISPO.  

? Kristian W. Andersen, Creative Director of Zeitgeist-ISPO

We will talk about:

? How ISPO Munch have evolved in recent years

? Connecting outdoor with sustainability and lifestyle 

? The role of trade shows in 2024 

Hosted by:

Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief and founder, Scandinavian MIND. 

Fredrik Ekström, editor at large

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We are reporting from D-Congress, the retail conference hosted by Svensk Handel/ Swedish Commerce at Gothia Towers in Gothenburg a couple of weeks ago. 

We will hear from:

Magnus Nikkarinen, Director, Sustainability at Swedish CommerceLinn Lindfred, founder of Circularista and project manager for the Trace4Value DPP projectHelena Waker, CEO, Stockholm Fashion DistrictPer Ljungberg, Head of Innovation at Swedish Commerce and Head of D-Congress

We talk about:

Key takeaways from the showWhy data sharing is so crucial for a sustainable fashion futureAnd take a look at the first Digital Product Passport for fashion

Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, Scandinavian MIND. 

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We are revising the latest edition of Virtual Creativity Live, recording in front of a live audience at the Lynk & Co showroom in Stockholm. 

In this episode you will hear from: 

MARCO CAVAZZANA, founder, Cavazzana Collection HEDVIG MOBERG, founder, Pha?ny CARL-AXEL WAHLSTRÖM, founder, Copy Magazine

We talk about:

What generative AI and new digital tools will mean for the future of image creationThe role of Open AIs new text to video model SoraAnd how to run an visually driven agency in the age of AI

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Our editor-at-large Fredrik Ekström sits down with the team behind Highsnobiety about their report The new outdoor.

In this episode you will hear from: 

? David Fischer, Founder, Highsnobiety 

? Harry Bainbridge, Strategy Director, Highsnobiety 

We talk about:

? The convergence lifestyle and outdoor

? The role of cultural pioneers in this development

? How Highsnobiety has collaborated with outdoor trade show ISPO

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We are visiting Swedens bigest tech event, the Tech Arena, that took place last week and the Swedish national arena in Stockholm. 

We will hear from entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors on the show floor. 

Henrik Otendal, co-founder, Reselo

Maria Smith, Secretary General, Axfoundation 

Jonatan Tullberg, CEO, GS1 Sweden

Evalina Antilla, CEO, Wellstreet Ventures. 

Jonas Kjellberg, of-founder, Nor Norm

In this episode we talk about:

The temperature of the investment market and the struggle for startups to find capitalThe need for new solutions for the textile industryWhy rubber is about to be revolutionised And can we make the furniture industry circular? 

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We are revisiting our latest Beauty Innovation Talks, recorded in front of a live audience at Copenhagen International Fashion Fairs.

We will hear from:

Tina Dupont, Product Director, AI & Robotics, NTT Data

?Adam Engelhardt, CIO, CertifyAI Institute

?Danielle Watson, Senior Director Business Development, Revieve

In this conversation we talk about:

? The latest trends in generative AI

? Using data to strengthen the customer journey

? How brands can leverage new technologies like (AI), (AR), Virtual Try-On (VTO) for consumer-centric personalization

? The importance of omni-channel approach 

Host: Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief and Founder of Scandinavian MIND. 

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We speak to Natasha Franck, founder and CEO of EON, a US-based traceability company that has spent the past seven years developing technologies that are now in high demand. EON is working with brands like Balenciaga and Coach on transparency projects, and with the upcoming EU requirement, they are ready to take on the wider European fashion industry. 

In this conversation we talk about:

? The commercial opportunity of digital twins

? The challenge of producing more revenue and less physical product

? Navigating the EU legislations  

? Digital Product Passports

Host: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder of Scandinavian MIND. 

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We report from Scandinavia?s largest design event that has taken place this week, both at the trade show Stockholm Furniture Fair, as well as the many events and showrooms around town.

In this episode, we will hear from:

Emma Olbers, designer and sustainability expertAdam Scheuring, CEO of carbon software company VariableJacob Wallér, owner, Jordens ArkitekterSean Barrett, Head of Innovation, and Alexander Westerlund, Head of Design, Interesting Times Gang

We talk about:

How to develop low-carbon productsWhy hemp is the new linen What does biophilic mean and why is it important 

With:

Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief and founder of Scandinavian MIND. 

Johan Magnusson, senior editor, Scandinavian MIND

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We report from the Danish capital, taking the temperature of Nordics premier fashion industry event and speak to the designers and entrepreneurs that move the industry forward. Also: we visit a new show concept that has arrived in the city. 

In this episode we will hear from:

Sigurd Bank, founder and designer of Mfpen.

Gustav Kjellander and Emil Holmström, founders of Brixtol Textiles 

We talk about:

? Pushing the deadstock agenda forward 

? New material innovations 

? How to be a responsible fashion brand in 2024

Hosts:

Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief and Founder of Scandinavian MIND

Johan Magnusson, senior editor, Scandinavian MIND

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We travel to the French capital for the famous interior design trade show Maison&Object, where there is a strong push towards wellness. We explore what it means with leading voices. 

In this episode we hear from:

Laurence Carr, founder and CEO of circular design firm Laurence Carr Inc

Brune Ouakrat, Strategic Planner & Perspectivist, at the trend agency Peclers Paris

Mallory Huron, Beauty & Wellness Strategist, Fashion Snoops also a leading trend agency.

We talk about:

* Why every brand needs to think about wellness

* Material innovations transforming the traditional design sector

* And the next technologies that will transform the beauty and wellness industry 

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Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief and founder, Scandinavian MIND. 

Johan Magnusson, senior editor, Scandinavian MIND

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We go existential on the fashion industry with Eugene Rabkin, a New York based writer and editor and founder of the media platform StyleZeitgeist

Our editor-at-large Oliver Dahle met with Eugene at the Fashion talks event in Antwerp late last year, hosted by the flemish industry organisation Flanders DC.

In this episode we talk about:

The failing cultural relevance of fashionHow the industry can regain its statureThe conglomeration of fashionHis backhanded compliment to the Scandinavian fashion industry 

With:

Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief and Founder of Scandinavian MIND. 

Oliver Dahle, editor-at-large

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We travel to Florence to visit the legendary menswear trade show, and take a peak under the hood with the people responsible for the show and its activities.

In this episode we will hear from:

Giorgina Cantarini, fashion writer, with a focus on sustainability, and curator of the S Style event 

Raffaelo Napoleone, CEO, Pitti Immagine, the organisation that runs the trade show

We talk about:

? How the industry can transform to a more sustainable fashion industry

? What new technologies are needed to implement this change

? How the Pitti organisation are 

Host: Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief and Founder of Scandinavian MIND. 

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We are revisiting our Beauty Innovation Talks in Stockholm a few weeks go, where we hosted a great rooster of speakers form the Nordic beauty scene. 

We hear from:

Lucas Nanini, Head of Europe & Asia, The Good Face

Johanna Gillbro, Founder, Skinome

Josefin Liljeteg, Chief Innovation Officer, Hardford

Lars Fredriksson, CEO & Founder, Verso

Leo Salvi, Head of Science, KIND TO BIOME

These were wide ranging conversations we we covered a lot of topics, including: 

? The state of science-backed beauty

? The new obligations for brands, retailers, and laboratories

? The health of the skin microbiome and barrier as key purchasing criteria

Hosts:

Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief

Johan Magnusson, senior editor

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In this episode we will hear from:

Dr. Hanna Grabenhofer, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Co.

Valérie Boiten, Senior Policy Officer, Ellen MacArthur

Our editor-at-large Oliver Dahle recently traveled to Antwerp and the yearly design event Fashion talks by Flanders DC, where he met some of the fashion industry?s most forward thinking people. 

These were wide ranging conversations about the transformation in the fashion industry, covering amongst other things: 

What new technologies you need to navigate an uncertain industry A look at the recently published The State of Fashion Report The new legislations from the EU, specifically eco design for sustainable products 

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We are revisiting a live talk with Gustav Winsth, a furniture designer who is exploring and pushing the boundaries for how to design, using AR and VR technology. 

In this conversation we talk about: 

Gustav?s journey from working at truck manufacturer Scania to becoming a leading designer on the Swedish design scene, His collaboration with Alexander LervikHow he is revolutionizing traditional prototyping and sketching processes.And we delve into Winsth's unique aesthetic approach

This conversation was recorded at first edition of Virtual Creatives Live, an event series we are doing in collaboration with Lynk & Co. 

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Today we will share insights from our interview series on upcycling, written by Aylin Franzon

Lessing learned from upcycling brands ILAG, Deadwood and ARVThe challenges and opportunities with upcyclingSpecial guest is Lovisa Nolander, product manager, XV Production, a facility on the west coast of Swede, specialised in upcyclied fashion 

Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief and Founder of Scandinavian MIND. 

Johan Magnusson, Senior editor 

Aylin Franzon, reporter.

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We share our insights from the industry gatherings in Sweden the past week: Natural Beauty Show & Borås Textile Days. 

From Borås, we share our thoughts on the renewed sense of collaboration in the fashion industry. 

From Natural Beauty Show in Malmö, we will hear from participating experts, including: 

Nina Drake af Hagelsrum, CEO & co-founder, Make NotionOlga Ringquist, co-founder, Oquist CosmeticsPovilas Sugintas, Senior Consultant Beauty & Fashion, Euromonitor International

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In this episode, we revisit a live talk with Katarina Håkansson, a seasoned makeup artist and 3D animator with extensive experience in the traditional fashion industry in New York and Paris.

Katarina's journey from working with top fashion photographers to returning to school for 3D animation, using tools like Meta Human, is explored. She discusses the impact of avatars on identity and beauty standards in virtual worlds, a transition that has earned her a significant social media following.

Recorded at the inaugural Virtual Creatives Live event, co-hosted by Lynk & Co in Stockholm, this conversation delves into the intersection of technology and creativity. Join Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief and founder of Scandinavian MIND, for this insightful dialogue with Katarina Håkansson.

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After a busy week of visiting shows and panel talks, we circle back to our HQ to summarize Fashion X, the Stockholm ?fashion week? run by the Swedish Fashion Council. We discuss the main takeaways, and share field interviews with the following industry insiders:

Chloé Mukai, Senior Programme Officer, at the Ethical Fashion Initiative.

Angeline Elfström, Business Development Manager, Oncemore.

Isobel Farmiloe, Group Strategy Director, Dazed.

?With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder, Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor, and Aylin Franzon, Editorial Assistant.

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We give a rundown of Beauty Innovation Talks that we hosted in Stockholm last week, where two live interviews were conducted in front of a live audience.

Hear from Selah Rui Li, Founder, Ellure, and Miroslav Slavic, Chairman and Nordic CEO, FOREO, who discuss what new technologies to look out for in the future, and Miikka Mäkiö, Senior Vice President of EMEA, Revieve, and Marcus Fogel, Senior Director Global Digital Services, Oriflame Cosmetics on using data to power a customer-centric approach. These were wide-ranging conversations we we covered a lot of topics, including:

The next trends in the beauty industry.

Why diagnostics is a keyword to remember.

How beauty can move to made-to-order.

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We revisit the Transformation Conference in Stockholm this autumn, where we held a talk with two of the Nordics? leading sustainability experts in fashion: Sandra Roos, Vice President Sustainability, Kappahl, and Jessica Cederberg Wodmar, EVP Global Sustainability & CSR, GANT. We talk about:

What they are doing to prepare for the new EU legislationTheir view on the extended producer responsibilityThe need for new tech solutions

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For this special episode of our weekly podcast, we go behind the scenes of Scandinavian MIND Agency. We talk about.

The importance of being insights-driven in your communication What brands can do to strengthen their trust and credibility The need for community building and how editorial content can be a driverAnd the story of why we built an agency in the first place

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We take a look at the outdoor industry and its sustainability challenges ? and some recent initiatives and solutions that are trying to address them. On the agenda today:

We look at some of the Nordic innovations happening in the industry today.

A field report from Gore-Tex laboratory in Germany, to hear more about their bet on durability.

We interview Eva Karlsson, CEO of Houdini Sportswear, one the Swedish brand?s new circular store in Stockholm.

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Today we revisit a live panel talk from CIFF, Copenhagen International Fashion Fairs, that we held in August. The panel discusses how brands need to communicate their efforts around sustainability, diversity, and innovation to spark change in the beauty industry. Panel members are:

Molly Rådberg, Head of New Markets & Relations at MANTLE

Esteban Villanueva, Beauty Writer and Nordic Beauty Director, Spalt PR

Louis Rind-Nygaard, Sustainability Specialist at Rudolph Care

?Moderator: Johan Magnusson.

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Soon, every product sold in the EU will need to carry a Digital Product Passport (DPP) with information on raw materials, production, distribution, point of sales, and end-of-life scenarios. We speak to the people behind Trace4Value, which recently announced a pilot project about the development of DPPs in textiles.

We hear from Jenny Wärn, head of implementation at Trustrace, Sandra Roos, vice president of sustainability at Kappahl, and Staffan Olsson, head of public affairs at GS1 Sweden on key takeaways from the research project so far.

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We are revisiting a talk from the Transformation Conference in Stockholm last month, with insights from top fashion investors Erik Karlsson, Head of H&M Ventures, and Jessica Rameau, Partner, Wellstreet.

In order to implement new technologies and practices in the fashion ecosystem, capital is needed. We hear what Erik and Jessica are looking for when investing in the fashion and lifestyle space. The panel talk circulates around:

The importance of capital to enable new technologies in fashion.How they support their portfolio companies once they have invested.And which technologies they are looking for today.

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We call in from Helsinki, where the 18th consecutive Helsinki Design Week took place this past week. From an action-packed couple of days, we discuss some of the collaborations, initiatives, and brands that caught our attention. Also, we will hear from four voices inside the Nordic design scene:

Ervin Latimer, founder and creative director of Latimmier on his latest collaboration with Mifuko.Marianne Goebl, the managing director at design institution Artek, on the brand?s 90-year jubilee.Hilda Rantanen, CEO and co-founder of Materialisting, on the platform?s service to source traceable and environmentally friendly materials for brands, and the coming EU legislations.Casper Vissers, CEO of Basta, on the brand?s innovative approach to designing, producing, and distributing locally from the Nordics by using local ateliers. 

With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder and Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor.

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Today we?re joined by Ola Gejde, founder of Stockholm-based consultancy Daimon Retail, an expert in beauty and retail. We discuss:

The state of Nordic beauty from a business perspective.

Lessons learned from launching several Nordic beauty brands internationally.

Why beauty has become more of an identifier for consumers

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We go behind the scenes of the fifth instalment of our bi-annual event Transformation Conference, which took place in Stockholm yesterday.

We hear key takeaways and listen to reactions from Sandra Roos, vice president of sustainability at Kappahl, Outi Luukko, CEO at Rester, and

Sarah Arts, the head of marketing & communications at Asket, who participated both on and off stage.

With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder and Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor.

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With the Transformation Conference in Stockholm just around the corner, we revisit a talk from the Helsinki edition held in May of this year. In this live panel talk, we speak about academia and the EU?s role in fashion?s imminent need for transformation. Talking points are:

How big the new EU legislations actually are

What organisations and academia can do to help prepare the industry for this upcoming transformation

And where you will find the best resources for understanding what?s happening in the EU right now

Speakers: Mauro Scalia, Director of Sustainable Businesses at European Apparel and Textile Federation, Marika Ollaranta, head of decarbonizing industries, Business Finland, Kirsi Niinimäki, associate professor of design and fashion research at Aalto University, and Emilia Gädda, chief advisor, sustainability and circular economy, Finnish Textile and Fashion.

Don?t miss the upcoming Stockholm edition of the Transformation Conference!

Date: 31 August 2023

Time: 09.00?13.00

Location: Snickeriet, Augustendalstorget 6, 131 52 Nacka strand

Conference entry is free of charge. Limited seats.

Register here.

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Oslo Runway is three days of shows, exhibitions and other forms of fashion expression, not including the off-schedule events. We discuss where Norwegian fashion?s recent wave of creativity comes from, the role of Norway in the Nordic fashion ecosystem, and the rise of locally produced wool. Also, we will hear from four voices inside the Norwegian fashion scene:

Sunniva Hartgen, Head of Fashion at Oslo Runway.Cathrine Boerter, founder of Pearl Octopuss.y ? the hottest brand in Norway right now.Hilde Pettersen Reljin, the co-founder of Collective Oslo which hosted several shows of up-and-coming designers.Kyrre Alver, founder of the renowned Blender Agency.

With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder and Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor.

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The leading Nordic fashion week took place this week in a somewhat rainy Copenhagen. We were there, both as observers at the shows, but also with our own talks schedule that took place at the trade show CIFF. On top of our sharing our favourite shows and general impressions, we hear from three voices inside the fashion week:

Rose Svane, up-and-coming designer.

Alice Bouleau, Principal & Head of Creative, at the Paris-based recruiters Sterling International.

Gonzalo Catalán, Founder and CEO, of fashion and distribution company welcome.

With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder and Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor.

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We revisit a talk from the Transformation Conference in Helsinki back in May of this year, where we gathered investors, innovation companies and fashion brands to hold a cross-industry conversation about the fashion industry?s most pressing issues. In this live panel talk, we discussed:

The need for understanding the whole supply chain and end-of-life of productsThe importance and challenges of becoming a profitable brand while making progress on sustainabilityWhat different industries can learn from each other

Speakers: Jessica Rameau, partner, Wellstreet, Elin Silfvast, production manager and sustainability lead, Brixtol Textiles, Olli Kähkönen, founder, Nordic Bioproducts Group, Thomas Håkansson, designer for brands such as Tiger of Sweden, Fjällräven and Swims.

Don?t miss the upcoming Stockholm Edition of the Transformation Conference!

Date: 31 August 2023

Time: 09.00?13.00

Location: Snickeriet, Augustendalstorget 6, 131 52 Nacka strand

Conference entry is free of charge. Limited seats.

Register here.

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Today we give an update on how EU regulations will affect the fashion industry, from the supplier to the consumers. A slew of new legislations are coming to the global textile industry in the coming years. We?ll provide an overview of these legislations, as well as give you the resources where you can find out more. We?re also going to talk about:

Takeaways from Global Fashion Summit that took place in Copenhagen this weekWe will hear from Mauro Scalia, Director Sustainable Businesses at European Apparel and Textile Federation, EURATEX, who held a Keynote at our Transformation Conference in Helsinki earlier this summer,And we will provide a preview of the upcoming Stockholm edition of the Transformation Conference in August.

With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor, and Oliver Dahle, Editor-At-Large, Fashion.

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The electrification of the sea is experiencing advancements, although much slower than the car industry. We were recently on the west coast of Sweden to test some new developments in hybrid boating, hosted by Volvo Penta and Groupe Beneteau, and in this episode, we share our experiences from the visit. We will also talk about:

Some recent news in the boating industryPolestar and Candela?s new collaborationWhy BMW is putting their i3 engines in motorboatsAnd we will hear a longer interview with Johan Inden, President of Volvo Penta Marine

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With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder, Erik Olofsson Haavikko, Creative Director and Co-Founder, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor.

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Today we revisit a live talk from CIFF, Copenhagen international fashion fairs, where we held an exclusive live interview with Lars Fredriksson, the founder of Swedish beauty brand Verso Skincare. In this conversation, we touch upon:

Why Vitamin A is key to Versos productsVerso?s own patent, Near 1The role of biotech going forwardWhat it means to be a responsible brand today

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With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, and Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor.

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Today we revisit a live talk from CIFF, Copenhagen international fashion fairs, that we held earlier this year. In this talk we sit down with Suzan Schlag, the CEO of L?Oréal Nordics, to discuss:

The biggest challenges that the beauty industry is facing right now

The most important technologies L?Oréal are working on, including AR/VR, skin scanners, and more

How L?Oréal attract talents

And the role of the Nordics on an international stage

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With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, and Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor.

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This Tuesday, the biannual beauty event Stockholm Beauty Week for industry and consumers was held at Berns Hotel in Stockholm. We were there to soak up the latest news and to interview industry insiders. In this episode, we get quick-fire interviews with:

Benjamin Liljeblad, product manager at Gilda Liljeblad, on the brand?s revamp and science-backed formulas.

Eylacure founder Petter Sivlér and CEO Ranjith Ravichandran on their innovative bond restoration technology

Carl Helgesson, CEO of consultancy firm Rankona Mazon, who explains why yesterday was the best day for beauty brands to go live on Amazon.

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We report from Fashion in Helsinki, one of the most important fashion events in the Nordics. We attended both as collaborators with our Transformation Conference and as reporters at various shows and presentations. In today?s episode:

Quick-fire interviews with representatives on EU laws, Marimekko?s new innovation hub, and SPINNOVA?s commercial-scale factory.Finland?s best designers and their runway showsThe lively state of Finnish fashion and its cross-industry collaborations

Interviews held with:

Mauro Scalia, Director of Sustainable Businesses at European Apparel and Textile Federation, EURATEX, who did a much-liked keynote at our conference

Suvi-Elina Enqvist, Head of Innovation Works, Marimekko, on its new innovation hub.

Diana Balanescu, Global Brand Director at the innovative fibre company SPINNOVA, who talks about their first commercial-scale factory.

Juha Vehmaanperä, last year?s Young Design of the Year, who presented their latest collection in conjunction with our conference.

With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, and Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor.

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We list three major themes in the beauty industry pushing developments within science, sustainability, and retail tech. The content in this podcast is a preview of the Beauty Innovation Report which was in part published in the latest issue of Scandinavian MIND. We talk about:

How the future of beauty is phygitalInnovative packagingBiotech and studying planktonAnd the latest advances in beauty retail.

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With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, and Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor.

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