On the occasion of the 41st edition of the Hyères Festival, held from October 15 to 18 at Villa Noailles, the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode organized the Rencontres Internationales de la Mode with the support of the DEFI. A series of panel discussions dedicated to the journeys of emerging designers and the key challenges facing the fashion industry.

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Conversation 1 – "The first times"

With:
Magalie Guérin, Artistic Director, Hyères Festival - Fashion, Photography, Accessories
Ellen Hodakova Larsson, Founder & Creative director, Hodakova
Alice Pfeiffer, Author, Journalist
Benjamin Simmenauer, Professor, Director of Research, Institut Français de la Mode
Félix Aymé, Moderator, Communication & Development Coordinator, Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode

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Conversation 2 – “How to last?”

With:

Serge Carreira, Director of Emerging Brands Initiative, Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode
Olya Kuryshchuk, Founder, 1Granary
Ester Manas, Founder, Ester Manas
Alain Paul, Founder & Creative Director, ALAINPAUL
Manon Renault, Moderator, Fashion Director, Les Inrockuptibles

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Conversation 3 – “Adapting to new challenges"

With:

David An, Head of Investment, 1686 Partners


Alix Morabito, Chief Merchandising Officer, Galeries Lafayette


Mie Marie Ejdrup, CEO, Cecilie Bahnsen


Catherine Jacquet, CEO, Isabel Marant


Delphine Le Mintier-Jonglez, Senior Investment Director - Fashion & Luxury, Bpifrance
Pascal Morand, Moderator, Executive President, Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode


 

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