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IACDE International Convention 2023 – Rome: Innovation Unleashed
by Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh, Senior International Correspondent
Everything starts anew where everything invariably begins - along this cognition, the IACDE had chosen the Italian capitol and couture metropolis for its International Convention this year. Over three days the International Association of Clothing Designers and Executives brought together more than 100 members from its cluster organizations throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. Proof indeed that today’s “IACDE Club” — originating from its founding in 1910 in New York’s Madison Square Garden — fully copes with the transition process into modern times.
Rome end of September 2023Fashion creators, pattern designers, industry leaders, brand representatives, suppliers, experts, and enthusiasts from a total of 12 countries in Rome went into seclusion over three days to mutually learn from each other and discuss trending topics.
Sparkling as much as captivating the topical focus for this year’s international gathering had been on the galloping world of 3D technology and the core topic of sustainability. Latest advancements and cutting-edge achievements within and for the industry were shared via top-of-the-notch insights by presenters such as Scott Sports Group, PWC Italia, and Prima-Tech. They provided the basis to encourage and for all attendees to take away and back into their organizations' applicable knowledge and inspiration on present and future possibilities to make responsible fashion become a reality - for the chances provided with contemporary eco-creativity.
IACDE’s Rome Convention underlined the unique potential of getting the actual creators in a mutual work session together with stakeholders along the value chain.
Focal topic sustainability and nearshoring – “The fashion industry needs emerging strategies” - Jonathan Oh, Senior VP and GM Apparel Freudenberg on stage. Photos: Niclas Riesener
Presented the secrets for a successful 3D pipeline¸ Stephanie Hespeler, Virtualization 3D Pattern Designer, and Francesco Cesarini, Hugo Boss Virtualization 3D Artist - both Hugo Boss.
Highlight over a sparkling gala dinner at the eternal city: The fashion show by IACDE member Freudenberg.
With Rome's rich history and architectural wonders as the backdrop, the convention sparkled, leaving participants eager to embrace the traditional art of pattern-making together with the endless possibilities of 3D technology.