EUROPE THINKS ABOUT AUTHOR FASHION, BARCELONA BRINGS TOGETHER ITS KEY FIGURES.
During the European Author Fashion International Conference, some of the most relevant voices from the author fashion ecosystem in Europe will come together.
The event will take place on April 13 and 14 at Tinglados (Moll Oriental, 3, Barcelona), a group of port warehouses from the early 20th century that today form a unique space where historic architecture blends with privileged views of the Mediterranean.
Asociación de Creadores de Moda de España.
Fundación Academia de la Moda Española.
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APRIL 13, 2026: AUTHOR FASHION AS A SIGN OF IDENTITY: CHARACTERISTICS AND GLOBAL IMPACT
9:00 am — Institutional Opening
Opening ceremony with institutional representatives: Ministry of Culture of the Government of Spain, Generalitat de Catalunya, European Fashion Alliance, Asociación de Creadores de Moda de España (ACME) and Fundación Academia de la Moda Española (FAME).
9:30 am — Interview: “Fashion and culture: the role of author fashion in European cultural identity”
Gilles Lipovetsky reflects on fashion as a key element of European cultural identity.
Moderator: Leticia García (S Moda – El País).
10:45 am — Round table: “Europe as the epicentre of author fashion: challenges and opportunities”
Participants: Scott Lipinski (European Fashion Alliance / German Fashion Council), Pepa Bueno (ACME / FAME), Cecilie Thorsmark (Copenhagen Fashion Week).
Moderator: Sergio Álvarez (FAME).
12:30 pm — Round table: “Education and emerging talent: the role of new generations in European author fashion”
Participants: Sara Sozzani Maino (Fondazione Sozzani / Milan Fashion Week), Joana Jorge (ModaLisboa), Ana García-Siñeriz (Vogue College of Fashion), Ainhoa García (FAME).
Moderator: Julia Weems (IED Barcelona).
5:15 pm — Round table: “Tradition and innovation: preserving the essence of author fashion in a globalised world”
Participants: Pascal Morand (Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode), Carlo Capasa (Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana).
Moderator: Alejandra Caro (FAME).
6:30 pm — Round table: “Fashion and Ibero-America: synergies, opportunities and Atlantic connections”
Participants: Estefanía Lacayo (Latin America Fashion Summit), Juan Duyos (ACME / FAME), Paco Sánchez (Lola Casademunt).
Moderator: Rafa Muñoz (RTVE).
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APRIL 14, 2026: INTERNATIONALISATION, DIGITALISATION AND SUSTAINABILITY AS COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
9:00 am — Round table: “Digitalisation and innovation: integration of new technologies into creative processes”
Participants: Regina Polanco (Pyratex), Jordi Ferre (AITEX), Fernando Cardona (Jeanologia / Brain Box), Fabio Palma (EIT Culture & Creativity).
Moderator: David García (MODACC).
10:30 am — Round table: “European author fashion facing the challenge of sustainability: threat or opportunity?”
Participants: María Luisa Martínez (Global Fashion Agenda), Minerva Alonso (Gran Canaria Swim Week), Marina Prados (Policy Hub), Natalia Culebras (Dior Men’s).
Moderator: Pilar Riaño (Modaes / Move!).
11:30 am — Interview: “European author fashion within the 21st-century fashion system”
Dana Thomas, journalist and author of Deluxe, Gods and Kings and Fashionopolis.
Interview by: Leticia García (S Moda – El País).
12:45 pm — Closing ceremony: conclusions and institutional closing
Speakers: Pepa Bueno (ACME / FAME), Sergio Álvarez (FAME).
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MORE INFORMATION:
EUROPEAN AUTHOR FASHION SUMMIT
Fundación Academia de la Moda Española: www.academiadelamoda.es
CONTACT:
secretaria@academiadelamoda.es
