Post by Rick van Rijthoven

New round, new opportunities. Time for a new beginning. As of today, I’m stepping in as CEO of MODEFABRIEK B.V. This year, Modefabriek celebrates its 30th anniversary. A fantastic platform that has played a key role in the fashion industry for decades, and one that is now ready for its next step. Because the market is changing. And so are we. In the coming period, we will be building a renewed Modefabriek. A platform that looks forward, fits today’s reality, and ensures that brands, agencies and partners don’t just meet but truly move forward. My role is clear: to lead this transition and ensure we become stronger, sharper and more integrated. In close collaboration with SHIFT, we are building a powerful ecosystem behind the scenes with multiple strong platforms that complement and reinforce each other. We are fully aligning the platform with the needs of today’s retailers, creating strong environments where they can be inspired, meet the right people, and make better decisions for the future. Not separate initiatives, but one clear structure. With focus, energy and direction. Together with brands, agencies and partners, we aim to bring new energy into the industry supporting them with insights, tools and connections to drive growth again. On a personal note, it’s an honor to take on this role. I’m truly excited to move forward together with a strong team and all the partners and brands that have helped build Modefabriek over the years — and equally excited to connect with new partners, new brands and new people in the industry, and take the next steps together. This is just the beginning. The shift starts today. #Modefabriek #SHIFT #TheShiftHasStarted #FashionIndustry #NewChapter #Leadership #Retail #FashionEvents #Innovation #Community #Ecosystem #FutureOfFashion #Networking #Growth #Entrepreneurship Lucel van den Hoeven Annemarie Van Nijen Nicolai van Rijthoven Merel Bunnik Marinke Fledderus Simcha Rozema- van Nimwegen Thimo Schwenzfeier Chris Beierholm Jan Brabers Frank Lautenschutz Caro van Wanrooy