05 Oct
Grand Hall
Artifact of history. Crafting processes in the fashion world
Contrary to mass production, craftsmanship preserves traditions and techniques passed down from generation to generation, which allows the creation of objects with a unique character and high aesthetic value. These processes require not only technical skill but also a deep understanding of materials, history and cultural contexts, allowing fashion to serve as an expression of individuality and cultural identity. In a modern world where fashion is often the subject of fast-changing trends, artisanal approaches are a reminder of importance of slow and thoughtful production and the value of handicrafts that has remained relevant for centuries.
- How does international expansion of fashion brands affect unique craft traditions of different cultures and how can they be maintained and adopted in a global marketplace?
- Could craftsmanship be the answer to the fashion industry’s overproduction crisis?
- Which contemporary designers or brands are most successful at integrating craft processes into their collections?
- How can modern technologies such as 3D printing, virtual reality or artificial intelligence contribute to development of craft production while preserving its uniqueness and traditions?
Speakers
Jay Ishak
President
Malaysian Official Designers' Association (MODA)
Hassanali Mustafa
Chairman
Fashion Association of Tanzania
Reynier Abello
Executive Producer; Creative Director
SPECTRUM KH; ARMADA BY ABELLO
Fernando Yax
Associate Director
Gvatemala Fashion Week
Svetlana Bogova Јovanovska
Director
Fashion Weekend Skopje
Mariam Bocoum
Founder
Mariah Bocoum Couture
Emmanuel Muchindu Miyoba
Direсtor
Lusaka fashion weekend
Nurzat Zheenbek kyzy
President of the Association "Crafts Council of Kyrgyzstan"
Art grupp Zharashat
Moderator
Olga Sysoeva
Assistant professor
Kosigin Russian State University