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Scandinavian MIND is a magazine and a platform covering the intersection of lifestyle and technology. We believe that convergence of different fields is the way forward for technology, fashion, design, mobility, entertainment, gaming, and other industries.

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Design Week thought leaders

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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2024-02-08
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Searching for sustainability at Copenhagen Fashion Week

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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2024-02-02
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Wellness innovations in Paris

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 


With:

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

Johan Magnusson, senior editor, Scandinavian MIND


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2024-01-25
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Is fashion still relevant? (with Eugene Rabkin)

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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2024-01-18
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The change makers of Pitti Uomo

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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2024-01-11
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Science-backed beauty and the microbiome

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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2023-12-21
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Navigating the fashion industry in 2024

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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2023-12-14
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Virtual Creativity Live: Gustav Winsth

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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2023-12-07
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How to scale upcyling

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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2023-12-01
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Natural Beauty Show & Borås Textile Days

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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2023-11-24
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Virtual Creativity Live: Katarina Håkansson

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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2023-11-17
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Voices at Fashion X

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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2023-11-10
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Best of: The need for beauty tech

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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2023-11-03
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Fashion?s sustainability insiders

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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2023-10-27
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How to build a storytelling brand

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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2023-10-20
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Outdoor?s struggle with sustainability

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


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2023-10-13
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How to innovate beauty communication

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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2023-10-06
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What is a Digital Product Passport?

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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2023-09-29
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The investor?s role in fashion?s transformation

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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2023-09-22
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Helsinki Design Week report: The Finns are walking the walk

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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2023-09-15
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How to launch a Nordic beauty brand globally (with Ola Gejde)

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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2023-09-08
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Inside Transformation Conference in Stockholm

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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2023-09-01
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EU and academia?s role in fashion?s green transformation

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

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2023-08-25
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Oslo Runway: The rise of Norwegian creativity

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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2023-08-18
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A special report from Copenhagen Fashion Week

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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2023-08-11
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How cross-industry collaboration can help save fashion 

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!


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Location: Snickeriet, Augustendalstorget 6, 131 52 Nacka strand


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2023-08-04
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An update on fashion?s regulation reckoning

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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2023-06-30
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The future of electric boating (with Johan Inden)

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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2023-06-22
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How science can innovate beauty products

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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2023-06-16
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How technologies can lift beauty brands

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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2023-06-09
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Inside Stockholm Beauty Week

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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2023-06-02
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Calling in from Fashion in Helsinki

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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2023-05-26
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The state of Beauty Innovation

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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2023-05-19
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How to be a responsible beauty brand in 2023

We revisit a live talk we hosted at CIFF, Copenhagen International Fashion Fair, earlier this year. In this conversation, Jasmi Bonnén, founder, Nuori, Martin Lyne, co-founder, Woods Copenhagen, and Mats Johansson, founder, L.a Bruket, talk about being a responsible beauty brand in 2023. Talking points are:

The latest technical innovations, and how to implement themHow the Nordics is pushing beauty innovationsTaking responsibility for consumers and producers

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2023-05-12
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How the Nordics are leading in textile innovations

We revisit a live talk we hosted at CIFF, Copenhagen International Fashion Fair, earlier this year. In this conversation, Marika Ollaranta, Business Finland, Olli Kähkönen, Nordic Bioproducts Group, and Jarkko Havas, Spinnova, explore technological breakthroughs in fashion. Talking points are:

The potential of new recycling methodsWhy talking about fibres is all the rage for fashion companiesHow Marimekko, adidas, and H&M are investing in new methodsWhat new directives from the EU will mean for the industry

Learn more about the Helsinki event later this May here.


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2023-05-05
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Issue 4 content breakdown and behind the scenes

We invite our creative director Erik Olofsson Haavikko to break down the content behind issue 4 ? our latest printed issue themed around virtual creativity. We talk about:

The importance of printed magazines in our increasingly digitised livesInsights and behind the scenes from the two cover stories with creative duo DangHo and Joel HellermarkAnd a special surprise for all our listeners!

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2023-04-28
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A special report from Milan Design Week

We call up our design editor Ilenia Martini who is present at Milan Design Week to hear what she?s observed for the past week, and what she?s looking forward to for the weekend. We talk about:

Ilenia?s favourites exhibitions and project launches across the cityWhy fashion brands like Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes are still betting on design weeksOur impression of Euroluce, the International Lighting Exhibition.

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The founder of Teenage Engineering opens up to his creative space


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2023-04-21
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Why phygital is the future of fashion

We share a special report from Metaverse Fashion Week, where our fashion editor Oliver Dahle for the second time shares his boots-on-the-ground observations and insights. In this episode, we discuss:

Why legacy brands like Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger and Coach are still betting on the metaverseHow this year?s cross-platform experience at Decentraland, Spacial, and Over enhanced last year?s version.How phygital has become the new buzzword in digital fashionAnd which up-and-coming designers are doing the most creative stuff

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Is Metaverse Fashion Week here to stay? We returned for its second edition

Five industry insiders define the potential of digital fashion brands


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2023-04-14
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The ethical dilemmas of AI

We continue to explore the development of AI in creative industries, this time looking at examples of when it is used in ethically questionable ways. Talking points are:

Levis? recent use of "artificial diversity" in their modelsWhat an AI drew up when we asked it to show us CEOsWill the new phenomenon LLMO replace SEO?

This is season 5, episode 13 of our weekly podcast show on how technology is transforming the creative industries.


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Levis? use of artificial diversity.

The tool we used to draw CEOs.

Roland asks GPT4 to share tips on how to use AI tools going forward.

How technology can be used to change social norms

Justin Fineberg discusses LLMO.


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2023-04-06
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How to innovate physical retail (with Jonathan Haralambakis)

Today we?re guested by Jonathan Haralambakis, owner and CEO of Stockholm-based marketplace platform xNomad, which aims to transform two innately traditional industries: real estate and physical retail. In this conversation, among much else, we talk about:

What it?s like to digitise conservative industriesHow the pandemic accelerated digitisation across most industriesWhat he does to bring data-driven decision-making to the physical spaceHow his background as a banker has helped in the startup and lifestyle space

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2023-03-31
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The power of passion economy (with Gustaf Lundberg Toresson)

Today we?re joined by special guest Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, serial entrepreneur and founder of the new media company Sequel.

Gustaf recently launched a new interview show featuring some of the world?s biggest personalities within business and culture, including business leader Gary Vaynerchuck, DJs Giolí & Assia, and fashion entrepreneur Matilda Djerf, as well as Joe Foster, the founder of Reebok.


Today we touch upon:

What it means to be passion driven in the social media space.What you can learn from some of the biggest personalities in the world.The power of an audience, no matter which industry you come from.Celebrating people who are different, and do unusual stuff.

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2023-03-24
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The wonders and dangers of GPT-4 (with Julia Krantz)

This week OpenAI released GPT4, its latest language model. We break down what it means for the future of work and creativity. Also: we are joined by special guest Julia Krantz, Creative Director in the 3D space and founder of the website Magic Fabric, which covers digital fashion, AI art, and more. We talk about: 

Our anxieties and worries about our work roles looking ahead.How we?re using AI in our daily work today.Julia?s own chatbot that works as an oracle for digital fashion

This is season 5, episode 10 of our weekly podcast show on how technology is transforming the creative industries.


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2023-03-17
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The brightest minds at For Women in Science Awards

We swung by the For Women in Science awards held in Stockholm on International Women?s Day, to hear about exciting new discoveries in the scientific world. The annual award rewards five eminent women scientists for their contributions to life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and computer science. On today?s episode, we hear from:

Kathlén Kohn, assistant professor in mathematics at the Royal Institute of Technology and winner of the computer science award.Beatriz Villarroel, an astronomer at Nordita in Stockholm who leads the VASCO (Vanishing & Appearing Sources During a Century of Observations) project.Nina Wormbs, professor in the history of technology at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.

This is season 5, episode 9 of our weekly podcast show on how technology is transforming the creative industries.


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2023-03-10
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How new EU legislation will affect fashion

We return with part two of the Retail Tech Talks that we held at CIFF a few weeks ago. This time we share a live interview with Frederik Larsen (PhD), co-founder of In futurum, a Copenhagen-based fashion consultancy.


This fireside chat is called A new policy for fashion ? how branding and production will be shaped by the ecological crisis and talking points, among much more, are:


How he helped to write the sustainability strategy for Copenhagen Fashion Week


What is happening with new EU directives


The need for clear and universal data


This is season 5, episode 8 of our weekly podcast show on how technology is transforming the creative industries.


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2023-03-03
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How new technologies can help fashion retail

Today we are revisiting our Retail Tech Talks, a live programme was hosted at CIFF, the Copenhagen International Fashion Fairs, a few weeks ago. We are going to listen to two panel talks, featuring a group of leading fashion, retail, and tech experts. These talks cover a range of topics, including:

How new technologies can help fashion retailThe need for data in the supply chain and beyondThe issue of traceability and transparencyThe lack of tech knowledge at fashion brandsHow can brands help their retailers tell their story better to the customerThe need to inspire the staff on the shop floor

First, we will hear from our partner Impulso?s CEO Viktoria Lindqvist who will give a brief introduction to our SaaS that aims to create a new circular ecosystem, benefiting all stakeholders in the supply chain.


This is season 5, episode 7 of our weekly podcast show on how technology is transforming the creative industries.


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2023-02-24
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A special report from Stockholm Design Week (with Lisa Marie Mannfolk and Stefan Nilsson)

Last week, a fully physical Stockholm Design Week and Stockholm Furniture Fair took place for the first time in three years. This week on the podcast, we are joined by a group of insiders from the Swedish design and interior industry: Stefan Nilsson, trend expert, and Lisa Marie Mannfolk Eklund, Managing Editor, Tidskriften Rum. We talk about:

Highlights and key trends from the weekTop sustainability and innovation projects And an analysis of the state of the design industry

This is season 5, episode 6 of our weekly podcast show on how technology is transforming the creative industries.


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2023-02-17
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How AI and Web3 are upending the music industry

We continue to explore how AI remodels different creative industries, this time focusing on the music industry. Don?t miss this episode?s special bumper, solely AI-made! Talking points are:

How generative AI is coming to musicWhat Web3 and NFTs mean for music rightsWe also look at some of the Nordic startups in music-tech

This is season 5, episode 5 of our weekly podcast show on how technology is transforming the creative industries.


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2023-02-10
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A special report from Copenhagen Fashion Week

Calling in from Copenhagen! We share our impressions and lessons from the first couple of days at Copenhagen Fashion Week, and what we expect from the last day. On today?s show:

The great turn-out at our live talks at CIFFHighlights from the shows, including Alpha, PLN, and Zalando Sustainability Awards.Impressions from buyers and brands, such as Bruce Pask, men?s fashion director at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf GoodmanPlus an interview with Sofie Dolva, director at CIFF, on the recent merger with Revolver

This is season 5, episode 4 of our weekly podcast show on how technology is transforming the creative industries.


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2023-02-03
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These 5 AI projects are reforming creative industries

Today we are looking at some specific projects and phenomena that will, and are already, affecting fashion, design, art, and more. Talking points are:

How AI can help with focus, relaxation and creativity.How a new generation of AI-designers is upending fashionHow we are using AI to produce our next issue of Scandinavian MIND.Can an AI run an entire fashion business?

This is season 5, episode 3 of our weekly podcast show on how technology is transforming the creative industries.


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2023-01-27
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Can fashion weeks solve the industry?s problems?

We share a ground report from our visits to Pitti Uomo in Florence and Berlin Fashion Week. In the episode we talk about:

The Nordic brands making a mark in Florence.Italian tradition versus German innovation.How AR and VR can be a tool for Upcycling.What we learned from the German company Yoona?s fashion-tech conference.How fashion activists took over fashion week ? and fooled Adidas.

With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor, and Oliver Dahle, Editor-At-Large, Fashion.


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2023-01-20
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