What will happen this week anyway? FashionUnited looks ahead to the fashion news of week 45. Below are the main points from the editorial agenda in the period from Monday November 4 to Sunday November 10, 2024.
In conversation with the founder and CEO of Stox Energy Socks
Compression socks, whether used in sports, leisure or for medical purposes; they are not a sexy accessory. Casper Disselhoff thought so too. So, almost ten years ago he founded Stox Energy Socks – the company that makes compression socks hip with medical technology and a stylish appearance. The brand is growing fast and is ready for internationalization. FashionUnited catches up virtually with Disselhoff and Stijn Nuijten (CEO).
10 essential soft skills for working in fashion and luxury
Competition in the luxury and fashion sector is intense and expectations are high. To be successful in this sector, not only technical skills are important, but also ‘soft skills’ — social and communication skills that help build good relationships, innovate, and meet the needs of demanding customers. Below you will find our top 10 essential soft skills that are indispensable for a thriving career in the fashion and luxury sector. FashionUnited guest contributor Olfa Hamdi, international recruiter at Luxe Talent, explores which skills make the difference.
Career tip from a fashion professional
One tip can completely change the direction of someone’s career. What are the career tips that fashion professionals have had and what advice do they have for others? FashionUnited breathes new life into this section from the archives and talks to a fashion professional.
Monday November 4
Bangladesh Denim Expo.Dhaka Bangladesh.
Tuesday November 5
Fashion Transparency Summit Eye Film Museum IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Tuesday November 5
BTE Congress. Cologne, Germany.
Tuesday November 5 and Wednesday November 6
Waste & Recycling Expo Canada by Messe Frankfurt. Toronto, Canada.
Wednesday November 6 to Friday November 8
Outdoor Retailer Winter (Snow Show). Salt Lake City, USA
Wednesday November 6 to Saturday November 9
Texcare by Messe Frankfurt. Frankfurt, Germany.
Friday November 8 to Monday November 11
Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.