Fashion Council Germany

The Status of German Fashion 2024 has arrived! 📖✨ In partnership with eBay Deutschland, this comprehensive study, developed with Oxford Economics, offers a deep dive into the state of the German fashion industry.   From analyzing the economic significance of fashion to exploring post-pandemic challenges, sustainability and digital transformation, the report provides essential insights and actionable recommendations to shape a sustainable future for the industry.   Key learnings: 🔹 Employment fell by 20% between 2019–2023. 🔹 Focus on circular economy, technology and global trends. 🔹 Contributions from industry leaders like The Carbon Trust, Certilogo S.p.A., eBay Deutschland, MENDED, ReHubs, Retraced and Speed Step IT solutions for fashion companies GmbH   📅 Join us on January 14, 2025, for the digital presentation and discussion. Register now via https://lnkd.in/e8wQ_rKR   👉 Download the study and learn more about the results: https://lnkd.in/eqeRRsPr Cover by Celine Witon

Empowering the next generation! With support from The King's Foundation, PVH Corp. and eBay Deutschland, 24 passionate pupils from the Generation Zukunft project traveled to Dumfries House for FASHION ZUKUNFT 2024. Through upcycling workshops led by eBay and hands-on sessions with industry experts, these young changemakers gained skills to help shape a more sustainable fashion future. 

Inspiring conversations during Talk at Brunch - The Future of Fashion Retail, an event hosted by us and IHK Berlin in October. Industry leaders from retail, design, business and real estate gathered to discuss challenges and innovations shaping the future of fashion reatil and urban developments   Key topics included the transformative shifts in consumer behavior, sustainability and the integration of technology to reimagine city centers as vibrant hubs for holistic experiences.

An inspiring evening with Be an Angel e.V.: Yesterday we came together for a charity dinner celebrating the power of art and fashion in driving social impact. Honoring beauty through the lens of renowned photographers, this event highlighted the importance of standing together for humanitarian causes. A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us in supporting those in need. Curated by Nadine Barth   The exhibition showcases powerful works by celebrated photographers bringing a curated selection of international art to Berlin. Presented in collaboration with Be an Angel e.V., Barthouse and GRAFT Architects, the exhibition merges artistic expression with social purpose. Credit: Celine Witon

We are delighted to announce that we will be publishing a second edition of our study “The Statues of German Fashion” at the end of November! The study is a new edition of our report from 2021 and will provide insights into numbers, trends and challenges the industry is currently facing. Together with eBay Deutschland and the renowned research institute Oxford Economics we have created a comprehensive study about the current state of the German fashion industry. With an in depth analysis of topics such as the economic importance of the industry, sustainability and digital innovation, the study shows how the German fashion industry is positioned and how market conditions and consumer trends are changing. The interviewees in the study include experts from renowned companies such as ARMEDANGELS, BurdaVerlag, HUGO BOSS, KaDeWe GmbH, OTTO and Peek & Cloppenburg* B.V. & Co. KG, Düsseldorf. The study is aimed at politicians and the fashion industry as well as the interested public and provides detailed data on the current situation and future prospects of the German fashion industry. To mark the publication, we are inviting you to our digital presentation together with eBay on 14 January 2025, in which the study and its results will be presented and discussed. You can already register via: https://lnkd.in/e8wQ_rKR

Today is the FINAL DAY to apply for the eBay Circular Fashion Fund! Time is running out to grab your chance at up to 50.000€ for your sustainable fashion project. eBay Deutschland Curious what our judges think about the future of Fashion? Check out Part 2 of our judge insights and get inspired! Don’t wait—apply now: https://lnkd.in/dQQ7nC6A

Only 2 DAYS LEFT to apply for the eBay Circular Fashion Fund! This is your last chance to win up to 50,000€ to support your sustainable fashion vision. eBay Deutschland From young designers to tech innovators—if you have an idea that could make a real impact on the fashion industry, apply now via https://lnkd.in/dQQ7nC6A

Don’t miss your chance at up to 50,000€! Applications for the eBay Circular Fashion Fund are still open! Tap the link in our bio to apply and bring your sustainable fashion ideas to life.   In partnership with Fashion Council Germany, eBay is on a mission to revolutionize fashion for a circular future. Whether you’re a designer, brand or tech innovator, if you have a vision for a sustainable fashion industry, we want to hear from you! eBay Deutschland

We are excited to share the jury of experts for the eBay Circular Fashion Fund: Eirik Frøyland Rime (Founder & CEO, Tise), Eva McGeorge (Head of Marketing & Communication, Lenzing), Henri Jaanimägi (Global Head of eBay Ventures), Julia Aruni Kirschner (Impact & Innovation Director, Armedangels), Kirsten Siegler (Co-Founder & Managing Director, vbc Agency), Kirsty Keoghan (General Manager Global Fashion, eBay), Mandy Krüger (Head of Fashion, eBay Deutschland), Scott Lipinski (CEO, FCG), Silke Friedrich (Publisher, Berliner Zeitung) & Prof. Dr. Thomas Gries (RWTH Aachen) When assessing the submitted projects, the jury will place particular emphasis on four key areas: Innovation, circular economy, scalability and sustainability. The ten most promising companies or projects will be invited to pitch in front of the panel, who will afterwards select the three winners. You can still apply for the competition until 15. November via: https://lnkd.in/dQQ7nC6A and win up to 50.000€! eBay Deutschland Tanja Vojkic

Want to join our team? 💼📝 We are currently looking for a graphic / webdesigner (f/m/d) with a passion for fashion and design, who would love to support our team in 2025. Read all about the requirements and apply via our website: https://lnkd.in/g3BR73CP