panel talk: beyond. gendered fashion will the future be gender.free?
together with H&Mbeyond, we explored gender identity and expression in a fashion context and what this means for the future of diversity and inclusivity in an apparel market with a value of 1.3 trillion euros.
guests:
Alfie Speed (he/him), country visual merchandiser, H&M de & nl Anita Heiberg (she/her), pattern & production manager, ZyseMe Felipe Asan Escobar (he/him), fashion designer Loïc Gros (he/him), fashion designer Phenix K. (she/her), lgbtqia+ activist Saphira Siegmund (they / them), model, host of rbb "safespace" and activist
moderated by Cora Hamilton (they/them) and Max Weiland (they/he), founders of uns*
H&Mbeyond is an innovation concept of H&M group to go beyond the conventional to create new standards in fashion retail. H&Mbeyond creates a link between H&M and everybody who wants to make a change.
"the young entrepreneurs Max & Cora are full of energy and courage, this accelerates their progressive vision as an LGBTQIA+ talent agency. Working with them empowers to challenge perspectives, they know how to create a framework based on trust and joy. Looking ahead we know, that uns* will make a change in the fashion and media landscape - sharing the same believes, we are excited to be a part of this journey."