Hamburg, October 10, 2024: On Wednesday evening, 40 hand-picked guests from the worlds of fashion, politics, and the press gathered for an exclusive dinner at the renowned east restaurant in Hamburg. The event served as a forum for exchanging ideas on current developments in the fashion industry and fostered cross-industry networking among influential players. The evening's aim was not only to strengthen connections within the fashion industry but also to build bridges to relevant decision-makers in politics and media. Earlier in the afternoon, some guests had the opportunity to participate in a knitting workshop.

The afternoon workshop took place at the FABRIC Future Fashion Lab , a project of the Hamburg Creative Society . Under the guidance of Isabelle Mann, founder and designer of the Hamburg-based label faible and failure , participants learned how to crochet handbags from recycled silk fabrics. FABRIC is a hub for sustainable fashion in Hamburg, where designers, fashion labels, and companies come together to design and shape the future of the fashion world.

Christiane Arp , Chairwoman of the Fashion Council Germany, emphasized in her initial welcoming remarks: “ The exchange between fashion, politics, and media is essential to creating a new fashion ecosystem. It is particularly important to empower talented and creative fashion designers who are developing a contemporary awareness of innovative approaches.”

Scott Lipinski , CEO of the Fashion Council Germany, affirmed in his address: “Our mission is to connect the various stakeholders in the fashion industry to shape its future sustainably. Events like this provide the perfect platform to jointly generate new momentum and strengthen important partnerships. As the Fashion Council Germany, we continue to work throughout Germany to reinforce the industry's position and represent it internationally.”

At the east restaurant, guests gathered in a cozy atmosphere and enjoyed an evening of culinary delights and stimulating conversation. Among the guests were Juliana Holtzheimer (CEO, JAN 'N JUNE), Hendrikje Kopp (Chief Reporter, Gala TV), Janina Lin Otto , Gordon Giers (CEO, Closed), Jan Möller (Division Manager Fashion & Beauty, Otto), and Valentin von Arnim (Founder, Iris von Arnim).

The FCG networking format “ Firesidechat ” has been taking place in various major cities in Germany since 2018 and regularly brings together the most important industry representatives for an exchange of ideas.

The dinner was supported by HECH Luxury Nutrition Germany .

(Photo credit: Saskia Allers)