This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Björn Bengtsson, chief product and supply chain officer at Untuckit LLC. Björn has spent the past 35 years in the fashion industry holding various senior management positions. He has worked as a vice president for Marc O’Polo, Oxford...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Maria Gunnarsson, founder of AMK Atelier. Maria is a specialist in technical design, visual merchandising and sustainable solutions.With a passion for creating products that combine quality, functionality and exceptional fit, she believes that every successful garment begins with...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with John Higginson, CEO of Eco Age and CEO and co-founder of Higginson Strategy. John works across sustainability, media, reputation and purpose-led communications. A former journalist and political editor at Metro, John brings the editorial judgement to understand what makes a story...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Tony Tonnaer. Tony Tonnaer (57) is a conscious consult with extensive experience in building sustainable denim brands (20-plus years). Tony is an advisor, board member and sparring partner in the denim and lifestyle industry, guiding brands and...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Mark Edridge, product manager at Bluesign. Mark’s work at Bluesign is informed by a career working for some of the world’s most prestigious and valuable consumer brands; he offers a unique perspective on the challenges businesses face in...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Neil Bell. Neil Bell is a passionate and collaborative leader in material innovation, at the intersection of design material innovation strategy for advanced product creation. Neil has over three decades of experience in directing fabric and fiber innovation...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Alex Angelchik, group managing director at Newtimes Group of Companies. Alex Angelchik brings over three decades of leadership experience in the apparel and retail industries. He has been with Newtimes Group for more than 19 years, most recently serving...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Christine Lindebak, the force behind Sewing and the City, Christine Lindebak is a fashion industry veteran, having worked for Emilio Pucci, Mulberry, and Alexis Bittar. She is the founder of Lindy Lindy, creating bespoke homewear from vintage Spanish linens...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Madeleine Bernhard, business development manager at OnceMore® from Södra.Madeleine supports brands in navigating the textile value chain, helping them implement material strategies that align with their sustainability goals. Madeleine has an extensive experience within retail and product development. Her...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Sedef Uncu Aki, CEO at Gozen. About Dr. Sedef Uncu AkiGozen CEO, Dr. Sedef Uncu Aki, brings 25 years of leadership experience in operations, commercial strategy and business growth, alongside her PhD in Textile Technology & Management. With...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Andrew Olah. Andrew is the owner and CEO of Olah Inc. where he has worked since 1976 spending his early years involved in denim development and marketing. In 2004, he founded the Kingpins Show, which is today the...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Diana Verde Nieto. Diana Verde Nieto is a globally recognized business leader and sustainability expert with over two decades of experience in driving sustainable economic growth and fostering innovation. In 2002, she founded one of the world’s first...