FILIPPA K OPEN HOUSE

A forum where innovators, experts and thought leaders share their perspectives on contemporary challenges with you, our community.

EMMA SVENSSON

Emma Svensson is a Swedish photographer, entrepreneur, and alpine climber who has climbed the highest mountain in every European country. She joined us to share her journey of rethinking what’s important in life and finding a new direction. She gave up a ‘regular’ life in the fashion world to pursue her passion of mountain climbing – while living out of a van and having little prior experience. Watch her Open House talk to learn more and to hear about her next adventure.

SERIES ONE: RETHINK

For our first series we’re rethinking what it means to live and work in our modern, environmentally-threatened world. Join us to hear how we’re adapting to make a difference through responsible growth and a mindful approach.

PAST SPEAKERS

CECILIE THORSMARK
CEO OF COPENHAGEN FASHION WEEK

During Copenhagen Fashion Week AW20, Celilie unveiled the much anticipated sustainability action plan for 2020-22. Designed to not only express the importance of sustainability suring CPFW, it more importantly encourages the industry to accelerate urgent and necessary changes to prepare for the future. “All industry players – including fashion weeks – have to be accountable for their actions and be willing to change the way business is done,” stated Cecilie, adding: “There can be no status quo.” From January 2023, Copenhagen Fashion Week will introduce ambitious minimum sustainability requirements, so if you are a fashion brand you are either in or you’re out.

Click here to watch Cecilie’s Open House talk to hear her thoughts on why it just can’t go on as usual.

“Our role as a fashion week should change – fashion weeks not only should, but must go from being a traditional event, showcasing shows and exhibitions, to being a platform that can actually drive industry change.” – Cecilie Thorsmark