Chair of the Board
of Curators
Aleksandra Włodarczyk
Founder, Fashion Futures / Conscious Fashion Consumer
Aleksandra Włodarczyk
Founder of FashionFutures and the Conscious Fashion Consumer platform. Ambassador of the European Climate Pact and expert in sustainable fashion programmes. University lecturer and advisor to the fashion industry, specialising in responsible transformation.
Board of Curators
Aleksandra Włodarczyk
Founder, Fashion Futures / Conscious Fashion Consumer
Aleksandra Włodarczyk
Founder of FashionFutures and the Conscious Fashion Consumer platform. Ambassador of the European Climate Pact and expert in sustainable fashion programmes. University lecturer and advisor to the fashion industry, specialising in responsible transformation.
Martyna Zastawna
Business Mentor
Martyna Zastawna
A pioneer of the circular economy and sustainable development in Europe. Founder of the woshwosh and these girls brands, professor, and mentor. Expert in green investments affiliated with the European Investment Bank, collaborating with the European Parliament, the United Nations, and the European Commission. Speaker at TED events and international conferences.
Aneta Dalbiak
Director, Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź
Aneta Dalbiak
Literary scholar, art historian, and cultural manager. Director of the Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź and founder of Poland’s first contemporary fashion collection. Author of numerous projects and publications on fashion, art, and urban revitalisation. Member and chair of multiple museum and programme boards.
Michał Szulc
Fashion Designer
Michał Szulc
Designer, graphic artist, and art director. Graduate and PhD holder from the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, long-time professor and mentor. Recipient of numerous industry awards and jury member of fashion competitions. He has worked with leading brands in Poland and the UK; his designs can be found in various museum collections.
Dorota Stępniak
Founder & Creative Director, Content Story
Dorota Stępniak
Curator and researcher working at the intersection of art, design, and fashion. Founder of the Content Story Foundation, initiator of the Łódź Design Festival, former Operations Manager of FashionPhilosophy Fashion Week Poland, and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź.
Magdalena Bornos - Paciorek
Google Poland
Magdalena Bornos - Paciorek
An expert bridging the worlds of fashion and technology. Works at Google, supporting local and global brands in product development and international expansion. Advocate of innovation rooted in long-term value, style, and sustainability.
Marcin Świderek
Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Elle
Marcin Świderek
Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Head of Fashion at Elle. Previously affiliated with Viva! Moda, Fashion, Glamour, and Harper’s Bazaar. Long-standing jury member of the Golden Thread competition.
Anna Wierzbicka
Director, Department of Environment, Ecology and Climate, City of Łódź
Anna Wierzbicka
PhD in Economics, expert in public and international project management. Director responsible for blue-green infrastructure, ESG initiatives, and climate change adaptation projects, including the EU Mission: Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.
Magdalena Martin-Walczak
Project Manager, Environmental Management Department, City of Łódź
Magdalena Martin-Walczak
Developer of environmental education projects for the City of Łódź. Actively engaged in promoting responsible fashion and sustainability within the fashion industry. Co-founder of the Trend Station initiative.
Bartosz Domaszewicz
Chairman of the Łódź City Council
Bartosz Domaszewicz
Local government official and Chairman of the Łódź City Council, who is committed to building an open, modern city co-created with its citizens. Supports initiatives combining culture, art, technology, and social dialogue.
