International fabric trade show MUNICH FABRIC START is scheduled for 24 to 26 January 2023, visitors can expect a wide range of the latest trends, fabric, accessories, and denim highlights from around 900 international exhibitors, an exciting event programme with top-class expert panels, keynotes, and trend lectures, as well as numerous networking opportunities.
Mark The Dates: 24 to 26 January 2023
With 900 international exhibitors on a total area of around 42,500 square metres, the international fabric trade show MUNICH FABRIC START is strongly booked. BLUEZONE features around 100 international brands. The conference and lecture programme of MUNICH FABRIC START, BLUEZONE & KEYHOUSE is more comprehensive than ever. On 24 and 25 January, more than 50 speakers will pool their expertise and discuss current developments, changes, and challenges in the industry.
Leading fashion experts and CEOs of numerous brands will be looking at virtual fashion from a different angle and providing insights into the latest state of the art. Digitization and sustainability are other themes of the event that would highlight the importance of a green transformation for the industry.
„We are looking forward to a trade show with concentrated expertise: around 900 international exhibitors at MUNICH FABRIC START, BLUEZONE & KEYHOUSE, including numerous new exhibitors. An expansion of the presentation areas for highly innovative solutions in the field of digitalisation and sustainability. Plus our most comprehensive lecture programme to date with over 50 speakers on current developments and changes in the market. Even if times are uncertain – we are setting a framework that shows reliability, gives security, inspires and makes you want to explore Spring.Summer 2024“, says Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director MUNICH FABRIC START, regarding the upcoming events at the MOC, KEYHOUSE and Zenith Hall.
Economy, Trends, Sustainability, and Digitalisation – the lecture programme presents four main topics on four different stages:
Economic Environment: Conflicts, inflation, recession, energy crisis, massive inequality, climate change – how companies can position themselves securely in a volatile market environment – this is deciphered by trend analyst David Shah in his key note “Self-Empowerment” and numerous industry experts, futurologists and leading fashion editors in the lecture series “The Status Quo of Fashion” by strategy and communication consultants Alex Vogt and Jana Kern. Next to David Shah (View-Publications), the panel will include Siems Luckwaldt (CAPITAL and BUSINESS PUNK, RTL Germany), Shamin Vogel (WeAr Global Magazine), Ben Hanson (The Interline), Maria Cristina Pavarini (The SPIN OFF) and Carl Tillessen (DMI).
Digital Era: From digital colour apps, digital twins and virtual models to 3D simulation and virtual dressing rooms – the world of digital fashion will not only be discussed in numerous lectures in Munich, but also brought to life in the new Assyst Experience in Hall 2 at MOC. Whether it’s Carola Seybold, Head of Global Key Accounts at Pantone, Jan Hilger from Roland Berger, Arndt Johannes from Verce, Dr. Stefan Hauswiesner, CEO of Reactive Reality or the experts of the panel “Textilfabrik X.0 – New Marketing Buzz Words or One Step Ahead”: everyone will be looking at virtual fashion from a different angle and providing insights into the latest state of the art. In her trend presentation “The weird & wonderful world of fashion cores” at BLUEZONE, Angela Velasquez (Rivet) sheds light on how viral TikTok trends are reshaping denim merchandising.
Sustainable Future: Digitisation and sustainability – the third major theme of the event programme – could not be more closely intertwined. Lisa Lang, Director of Policy & EU Affairs Orchestrator of EIT Climate KIC in an interview with Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate) kicks things off about the importance of a green transformation for the industry. Other topics in focus: Liv Simpliciano from Fashion Revolution gives an overview of where the world’s biggest fashion brands and retailers stand in terms of transparency. Tricia Carey from Renewcell, David Shah (View-Publications), Lien van der Schueren and Guy Buyle (CISUTAC & HEREWEAR), Mateusz Wielopolski (Circulix) and Mario Malzacher (Circular.Fashion) critically discuss whether the circular economy is really the solution for everything or just a placebo. Circular ecosystems are also presented by Franziska von Becker from Hachmeister & Partner.
The race for the new sustainable materials of the future will be opened by Kirsi Terho from Infinited Fiber, Kuben Edwards from Onezero8, Marianne Uddman from Trustrace, and Simon Angel, Sustainable Innovations Curator of MUNICH FABRIC START in a panel discussion with Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate). New products for a sustainable future in the denim industry will be discussed at BLUEZONE. Another highlight: In cooperation with the Transformers Foundation, an expert panel will also be held at BLUEZONE on both days of the trade show.
The programme of MUNICH FABRIC START, BLUEZONE and KEYHOUSE conveys competence and professionalism combined with inspiration and innovation and will once again attract up to 20,000 trade visitors from management, product management, design, and purchasing to Munich from 24 to 26 January.
