"METAMORPHOSIS - dialogues about change" - BFW Talk Format Panel 6 & Closing Speech

In collaboration with Vogue Business and eBay, Fashion Council Germany is introducing ‘METAMORPHOSIS – dialogues about change’ powered by eBay, a new talk series as a part of Berlin Fashion Week. The series features international and national experts in circular economy and the fashion industry, engaging in dialogue about the various facets and essential transformations needed in our industry. Panel 6: "Breaking Barriers: Empowering Fashion in the Global Creative Economy" With: Kerstin Weng (Head of Editorial Content I Vogue Germany), Herbert Hofmann (VP Creative & Buying I Highsnobiety), Janina Lin Otto (Entrepreneuer I Holistic Foundation), Kirsty Keoghan (Global General Manager Fashion I eBay) und Shariff Vreugd (Co-Founder I REFRAMD). Explore how the democratization of fashion is reshaping the industry, allowing individuals from diverse backgrounds to participate in the fashion ecosystem without traditional gatekeepers. Our panelists, representing a spectrum of voices from designers to entrepreneurs, share insights on leveraging available tools to thrive in this dynamic landscape. Discover how the intersection of local and global access is empowering creativity and fostering inclusivity in fashion. Whether you're a budding designer, small business owner, or fashion enthusiast, this discussion will inspire you to embrace the opportunities of the creative economy and contribute to a more diverse and accessible fashion industry for all. Join in as we celebrate the power o