JUNCTION talk: Future proof-fit: streetwear for change

Ashley Krupnik is a Senior Consulting Director at WGSN, advising global fashion and lifestyle brands on consumer behaviour, future retail and e-commerce strategy. At Fashion Talks 2026 in Antwerp she delivered a captivating keynote on macro trends that influence the future of fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julian Klausner is the creative director of Dries Van Noten, appointed in December 2024 to succeed the Belgian label’s namesake designer. He is emerging as one of fashion’s most promising new creative leaders, guiding Dries Van Noten into its next chapter with elegance, innovation and emotional depth. At Fashion Talks 26 Chioma Nnadi (head of editorial content of British Vogue) asked Julian to describe his first day as the new creative director of the leading brand. This led to a warm and candid conversation about vision, the house’s identity, and what it means to be a Belgian designer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The duo behind BOTTER and creative directors of G-STAR, Lisi Herrebrugh and Rushemy Botter, join Mimma Viglezio (Creative Consultant and former EVP Bulgari,LV, Gucci Group) for an in-depth conversation on the complex and often challenging decisions surrounding the funding and financing of a fashion brand. This talk was recorded at Fashion Talks 26. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you use AI in an e-commerce strategy that sells but also builds connections with your audience? Listen to Laura Toledano (General Manager Western Europe at Zalando), Ashley Krupnik (Senior Consulting director at WGSN) and Elza Wandler (Founder of Wandler) as they discuss the topic at Fashion Talks 2026. The talk is moderated by Ann Claes (co-founder of Masjien) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wat als “hype” niet ontstaat, maar bewust wordt gebouwd, en door wie wordt die cultuur eigenlijk gestuurd? Op ons streetwear event JUNCTION nam Esther Nwanu met Elvis Tshomba (Deuxieme Origine), Elijah Buchan (Buchan) en Geoffrey Gaké (Gaké) een kijkje achter de schermen van PR en marketing. Hoe verenigen zij strategie en authenticiteit, en hoe maak je impact maken zonder je culturele roots te verliezen in een wereld die constant scrollt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Op ons streetwear event JUNCTION sprak Dounia Dahmani met Linne Dierckx (co-founder Ballersmarket), Anastasia Vandoorne-Feys (MUCE) en Jennivi Jordan (HYPEPEACE) over hoe fashion, activisme en duurzaamheid samenkomen binnen de streetwear scene. Van circulair denken tot culturele impact: hoe kan wat je draagt ook een statement worden dat verder gaat dan trends en seizoenen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can one build a global fashion brand in 2026? Listen to Charlotte De Geyter, co-founder and creative director of fashion brand BERNADETTE, and Hanan Bešović, fashion critic behind the popular platform @ideservecouture, at the Fashion Talks conference in Antwerp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we revisit the conversation between Karen Binns and Recho Omondi at the Fashion Talks conference in Antwerp. Karen Binns is the world-renowned stylist, creative director, consultant and Global Fashion Director from New York. Recho Omondi is the founder of The Cutting Room Floor® platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at the conversation between Guillaume ‘Gee’ Schmidt and Dominique Nzeyimana. Guillaume is the co-founder of Patta, one of the most respected streetwear brands worldwide. Dominique Nzeyimana is a journalist, author and broadcaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of our podcast we look back at our last Fashion Talks 2023 conference that took place in the beautiful city of Antwerp. The closing talk of our main stage was an inspiring conversation between designers Meryll Rogge, Stéphanie D’heygere and journalist Eugene Rabkin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.