As part of Berlin Fashion Week in February 2025, the Fashion Council Germany (FCG), in partnership with eBay Germany, is hosting its pioneering talk format 'METAMORPHOSIS - dialogues about change powered by eBay' for the second time. Following the successful launch of the format, it is now being expanded: from January 31 to February 3, the talks will take place in an even more diverse setting and accompany the entire Berlin Fashion Week. The focus will once again be on national and international experts from the fashion industry as well as the topics of sustainability and innovation.

'METAMORPHOSIS' will shed light on the essential transformations of the industry with a variety of keynotes, panels and interviews. The event is open to both a professional audience and the general public and aims to promote an inclusive dialog in order to share as many different facets of the fashion industry's development as possible. The thematic focuses of the four-day-event offer a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities of the fashion world:

Day 1 - Sustainability in Fashion: Shaping a New Standard

Sustainability as a pillar of the fashion industry: how can the indusrty define and implement a new standard?

Day 2 – Circularity & Innovation: Reimagining Fashion’s Life Cycle

The focus is on the circular economy and technological innovations: How can fashion be made more durable and resource-efficient?

Day 3 – Creativity & Future Trends: Designing for Tomorrow

Creativity and future trends: what designs and concepts shape the fashion of tomorrow?

Tag 4 – Customer Connection, Sustainable Direction

Consumers and sustainable visions: how can communication successfully transport sustainable values?

Scott Lipinski, CEO of the Fashion Council Germany, emphasizes the importance of formats such as 'METAMORPHOSIS': “The fashion industry is undergoing profound change, which requires critical debate and, above all, joint action. With our talk format, we are creating a platform where leading experts in the industry can share their knowledge and perspectives. It is very important to us to promote dialog on sustainability, innovation and creativity and thus contribute to a more sustainable and future-proof fashion industry.”

“The future of fashion lies in sustainable solutions and a consistent integration of the circular economy. 'METAMORPHOSIS - dialogues about change' shows how reuse, recycling and resource-conserving design can change the industry. With this format, we want to set new impulses and pave the way for a more durable and responsible fashion industry,” adds Mandy Krüger, Head of Fashion at eBay.

Over the four days of the event, more than 40 industry experts will take part in panels and talks to share their perspectives and invite the audience to join the discussion. Further information on the speakers and the exact program will be announced at a later date. Pre-registration is possible via the dedicated website HERE.