The FCG Talk format, in partnership with eBay Germany and supported by NIO, is part of the BFW.

As part of Berlin Fashion Week, we are partnering with eBay Germany to host the forward-looking talk format 'METAMORPHOSIS – dialogues about change powered by eBay' for the second time. Following the successful launch of the format, the talks will now take place in an even more diverse setting and will 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 ' illuminates the essential transformations of the industry through a diverse program of keynotes, panels, and interviews. The event is open to both industry professionals and the general public and aims to foster inclusive dialogue, conveying a wide range of perspectives on the evolution of the fashion industry. The thematic focus of the four-day event offers a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities facing the fashion world.

On the fourth and final day, panels, interviews and discussions took place on the topic of "Customer Connection, Sustainable Direction" :

The day started with a keynote by Ashley Krupnik (WGSN) " Your Future Consumer – a Catalyst for Redirection "

Panel 1: “ Crafting Your Sustainability Story ”

Speakers: Emma Vloeimans (Freelance Senior Editor I Harper's Bazaar, Founder I TRIBUTE TO MAGAZINE), Kirsten Siegler (Co-Founder I vbc Agency), Marie Lueder (Designer I LUEDER), Niki de Schryver (CEO & Founder I COSH!) and Sophie Claussen (Founder I AVENIR).

Panel 2: “Unpacking the Sustainability Requirements”

Speakers: Daniela Eichhorn (Project Manager Education I Fashion Council Germany), Cecilie Thorsmark (CEO I Copenhagen Fashion Week), Frederik Larsen (Co-Founder I In futurum) and Scott Lipinski (CEO I Fashion Council Germany).

Scott Lipinski (CEO I Fashion Council Germany) and Mandy Krüger (Head of Fashion I eBay GmbH) concluded four days full of stimulating conversations and discussions, as well as new acquaintances and numerous suggestions for the next round with a closing note .

We would like to sincerely thank all speakers, visitors and our partners.

Further information about Metamorphosis, all speakers and the program can be found HERE.

(Photo credit: Finnegan Koichi Godenschweger)