The fashion industry and the EU are two interdependent but (too often) disconnected worlds.The INTERWEAVING podcast was created by Faire Salon to be a platform for discussion between their players, and to facilitate collaboration.Host: Margot Aleix MataProduction: Faire SalonMusic: Cover Girl by Beat Mekanik
S3 - Episode 6 - Skilling and reskilling: two practical approaches
In this short episode on skilling and reskilling, I bring you two interviews that will offer valuable insights into combining tradition and innovation, as well as creativity and technical expertise. In the first interview (03:06) with Giovanna Graziosi Casimiro, Lead Professor in Digital Technologies for Fashion & Luxury at the Institut Français de la Mode (France), we talk about digital and immersive technologies and how to teach them. In the second interview (30:28), we met Begoña Garcia, EIM Director, and Amor Cardona, Sustainable Textile Consultant, at Jeanologia (Spain), to discuss the creation of an in-house school in 2013 to integrate disruptive technologies, support their clients, and train workers in Spain.
7 Jan 2026
S3 - Episode 5 - Skills & Reskilling: Industry challenges and initiatives at EU level
Skills and reskilling: Industry challenges and initiatives at EU levelThis new episode is dedicated to people working or looking to work in the textile and fashion industry. In this conversation, we explore the challenges faced by professionals who need to hire or train teams, and the solutions they implement, as well as the initiatives taken at EU level to identify megatrends, draft curricula, and foster cooperation among different stakeholders. Our guests are Pedro Magalhães, Head of Innovation at Tintex Textiles in Portugal, and Pedro Filipe Gonçalves, Senior Policy Officer in the Innovation & Skills Department at Euratex (EU).
In this short-format episode, we continue to unravel topics related to motherhood and gender equality through two inspiring initiatives: LILU - Bags that evolve alongside your life's journey & ELECTA (Emmanuelle Adam, CEO) - A programme that trains women to win elections (Pauline Verhaegue, Co-founder)
4 Dec 2025
S3 - Episode 3 - Reflections on the evolving concept of Motherhood
Reflections on the evolving concept of maternityThis new episode is dedicated to mothers, future mothers, and all the others! In this conversation featuring Lesia Radelicki, Gender Equality Advocate (EU), and Eve Demoen, Curator at the Modemuseum of Hasselt (Belgium), we explore how the perception of motherhood has evolved throughout the centuries, the impact of the EU legislation on work-life balance, as well as the influence of fashion as a social driver on women's daily life.
19 Nov 2025
S3 - Episode 2 - The Climate Fresk: How to turn thousands of experts' report pages into an engaging game?
The Climate Fresk: How to turn thousands of experts' report pages into an engaging game?In this new episode, we continue unraveling the thread of the 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟯𝟬 with an inspiring, game-changing initiative: the Climate Fresk (La Fresque du Climat). In this interview featuring Xavier Criel, Instructor and Member of the Board of Directors of the Climate Fresk, we will explore how this game makes the conclusions of IPCC experts accessible to virtually everyone, and discuss its future developments.
5 Nov 2025
S3 - Episode 1 - COP 30: Towards a just transition?
Our new episode focuses on the COP30, a major global event dedicated to the fight against climate change, due to take place in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025. With Claudia Castanheira of Fashion Revolution and Pierre Leturcq of the Green Trade Network (GTN), E3G and Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP), we will discuss EU climate policy and its external effects, examine the recommendations of FEPS Europe and Fashion Revolution for a just transition from fossil fuels to clean energy and explore how governments, businesses and civil society can collaborate to achieve this goal.
26 Jun 2025
S2-Episode 3 - The RegioGreenTex project
The RegioGreenTex project strengthens textile circularity across European regions by utilizing EU incentives, helping the fashion and textile industry transition.
10 Jun 2025
S2- Episode 2 - What is in the EU for SMEs?
This episode explores the significance of small and medium-sized enterprises within the European Union's textile and clothing sector, highlighting their substantial impact.
29 May 2025
S2 - Episode 1 - Preparing for the DPP
This episode examines the digital product passport (DPP) within EU legislation, offering insights into its significance.
18 Dec 2024
Episode 5 - La place des jeunes
Margot Aleix Mata explores the role of young people in society with Agathe Escalier, founder of Décousu, and Lucie Rousselle, EU Commissioner's adviser and Belgian municipal councillor, uncovering the importance of youth empowerment.
4 Dec 2024
Episode 4 - Raising awareness
Margot Aleix Mata hosts Sevim Aktas and Nika Vrbica, exploring the intersection of art and climate awareness to spark meaningful change and inspire collective action.
20 Nov 2024
Episode 3.2 - Unraveling two transformative concepts
Margot Aleix Mata explores transformative concepts in interweaving with Director Cinzia Alcidi and Professor Agnès Rocamora, unlocking new perspectives for innovation and growth.
13 Nov 2024
Episode 3.1 - Unraveling two transformative concepts
Episode 3.1 - Unraveling two transformative concepts featuring Cinzia Alcidi, Director of Research at CEPS (Belgium) & Agnès Rocamora, Professor in Research and Author, London College of Fashion (United-Kingdom)// CREDITS: Host: Margot Aleix Mata / Production: Faire Salon / Music: Cover Girl by Beat Mekanik, Free Music Archive, CC BY
30 Oct 2024
Episode 2 - Bringing together complementary talents! (Part 2)
Episode 2 - Bringing together complementary talents! (Part 2) featuring Quinten Schaap, Founding Director and Head of Digitization of Bakermat (Belgium) & Marlène Bartès, Policy officer at the Textiles and Tourism Unit of the DG GROW (European Commission)// CREDITS: Host: Margot Aleix Mata / Production: Faire Salon / Music: Cover Girl by Beat Mekanik, Free Music Archive, CC BY
23 Oct 2024
Episode 2 - Bringing together complementary talents ! (Part 1)
“It is important to invite young designers to create as many synergies as possible. The idea would be to reconnect the entire textile network by bringing together designers, fabric producers, advertising professionals, financiers...”These words from Francine Pairon perfectly encapsulate the theme of this second episode! Throughout her career, this great teacher has left an indelible mark on the young designers of Belgium and France. Like our guest today, she was convinced of the benefits of "bringing together complementary talents". For this episode, we welcome: • Quinten Schaap, Founding Director and Head of Digitization of Bakermat (Belgium)• Marlène Bartès, Policy officer at the Textiles and Tourism Unit of the DG GROW (European Commission)With them we will have a look at two collaborative initiatives and discuss possible areas of cooperation between fashion and the European Union. FIND MORE ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS : Website: BAKERMAT: https://www.bakermat.net/Textile Ecosystem Transition Pathway: https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/textiles-ecosystem/textiles-transition-pathway_enLinkedIn: Quinten Schaap: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinten-schaap-030642134/Marlène Bartès: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marl%C3%A8ne-bart%C3%A8s-37505866/REFERENCES: Interview of Francine Pairon: https://www.wbdm.be/fr/actualites/francine-pairon-la-mode-un-secteur-en-manque-de-chef-dorchestre/JOIN THE CONVERSATION:Faire Salon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faire-salon-euFaire Salon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairesalon.eu/Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.fairesalon.eu/servicesABOUT FAIRE SALON:Faire Salon is a consultancy firm created to help fashion players understand, benefit from, and propose solutions within the EU environment.CREDITS: Host: Margot Aleix MataProduction: Faire SalonMusic: Cover Girl by Beat Mekanik, Free Music Archive, CC BY
9 Oct 2024
Episode 1 - Let's start with the processes !
Have you ever wondered what stages a European regulation goes through before it is applied? Or thought about the journey of a fashion product before it reaches you?In the first episode of this podcast, we look behind the scenes of the fashion industry and the European Union. Both sectors use specific terms to describe their processes: in fashion it's the supply chain, while in the EU it's the EU decision-making process. To discuss these fundamental issues, we will hear from two experts today:- Annelies Sierens, Business Process Owner Brands & Design at the Van de Velde Group (Belgium); and- Alain Guggenbühl, Managing Director and Founder of DNA Consulting Europe Ltd (Belgium).They will explain the main stages of these processes in the fashion industry and the EU, identify the current challenges, and openly and directly exchange views on how the European Union and fashion can work better together. FIND MORE ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS : Website: Van de Velde: https://www.vandevelde.eu/DNA Consulting: https://dna-adn.eu/LinkedIn: Annelies Sierens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneliessierens/Alain Guggenbühl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alain-guggenb%C3%BChl/JOIN THE CONVERSATION:Faire Salon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faire-salon-euFaire Salon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairesalon.eu/Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.fairesalon.eu/servicesABOUT FAIRE SALON:Faire Salon is a consultancy firm created to help fashion players understand, benefit from, and propose solutions within the EU environment.CREDITS: Host: Margot Aleix MataProduction: Faire SalonMusic: Cover Girl by Beat Mekanik, Free Music Archive, CC BY
4 Oct 2024
Episode 0 - The trailer
Welcome to episode number 0 of the Interweaving podcast !A new podcast to explore the intersection of fashion and European affairs.Subscribe now to be the first to hear our first episodes next week and join the conversation on the Faire Salon LinkedIn and Instagram pages!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faire-salon-euInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairesalon.eu/Website: https://www.fairesalon.eu/servicesHost: Margot Aleix MataProduction: Faire SalonMusic: Cover Girl by Beat Mekanik
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