Live Podcast recording & Panel Talk during Copenhagen Fashion Week SS25 - August 5-9th 2024 at Soho House Copenhagen. The conversation was co-moderated between Mona Ali, founder of FIIRI and Julie Lou, host at The Female Effect.

“How can we ensure that more women feel they have access and opportunity in the fashion industry? And how do we create the most inclusive environment for all femme people contributing?”

The purpose of the Panel Talk was to welcome different perspectives that can help us shed light on the current state of female representation in the fashion industry - With the aim to amplify female voices and contribute to the agenda of making space for all, ensuring every woman feels seen, heard, and empowered as a vital contributor in the industry.

We were lucky to welcome a panel of incredible women navigating within the Copenhagen fashion scene:

Sally Javadi/ @sallyssneakers: Iranian Copenhagen-based content creator. Under the alias @sallyssneakers, Sally has built a platform advocating for greater inclusivity in sneakers and streetwear for women and people of color. Additionally, she holds a major in psychology.

Loïs Zaina/ @rudegirllois: Congolese-born Kenyan editorial makeup artist. Through her artistry, Loïs aspires to empower young POC creators to claim their own space in the industry.

Aram Ostadian-Binai/ @aramob: Copenhagen-based Social Entrepreneur, Creative DEI Advocate and Consultant, and Founder & CEO of The Soulfuls, an award winning global network and platform on a mission to pave the way for a free, fair and inclusive future for young women of all backgrounds.

Rosa Lois Balle Yahiya/ @rosalois: Model & Founder & Head of Secretariat at Another Life, an award-winning non-profit association that works with representation, mental health, discrimination and work environment in Danish music and cultural life.

Sarah Stenfeldt/ @sarahstenfeldt: Photographer and director within the fashion, art and commercial worlds. With a playful and contemporary imprint Sarah's imagery is commissioned for leading fashion and lifestyle brands and magazines.

We want to extend our warmest gratitude to Copenhagen Fashion Week & Soho House for supporting us with a platform to initiate this important conversation with everyone attending.

xx Mona & Julie

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The Panel would like to pass on the goodwill to:

Sarah Stenfeldt - Alva le Febvre - Photographer - @alvalefoto

Aram Ostadian-Binai - All Mentees of The Soulfuls - @thesoulfuls

Loïs Zaina - Merveille - Catering - @enjoyments.dk

Sally Javadi - Melisa Pour - singer @melisapuor

Rosa Lois Balle Yahya - Naima Yasin & Ingrid Baraka - A Seat at The Table Podcast - @asatt

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Keep up with Mona & FIIRI Agency:

📸 Instagram: @monamali_ & @fiiriagency

🌍 Website: www.fiiri.agency

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🌍 Linkedin: @The Female Effect

Image: Marleen Lancioni

Artwork: Birgit Käsper

Jingle // Sounddesign: Søren Haahr

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