FASHIONTALK is a public format that gives space to distinctive personalities of contemporary textile creation across production, design and social overlap. In four fifteen-minute entries, representatives of companies and the independent scene will present themselves, showing that textiles today are not only a question of aesthetics, but also of technology, responsibility and regional identity.
Martin Veselík from the Schindler's Knitting Factory, which continues the more than 170-year tradition of knitting and develops it in the current international context, will be present. Šimon Jiráček will present the transformation of TIMO into a modern manufacturing hub of European importance. Designer Karolína Juříková will present her practice between local sustainability, international experience and the Overall Office brand. Kateřina Jungová will present the Metráž design project, in which design becomes a tool for social cooperation and responsible production.

FASHIONTALK is not a debate, but a concentrated series of author presentations. It offers the audience the opportunity to look into four different approaches to textiles in one hour. From industrial continuity to strategic brand development to experimental and socially oriented fashion practice.

The format is open to the public and creates a space for inspiration, sharing experiences and new professional connections across the region.

18.00: Karolína Juříková - Overal Office
18.15: Šimon Jiráček - Timo
18.30: Martin Veselík - Schindler's Knitting Factory
18.45: Kateřina Jungová - Metráž design

About the participants

Martin Veselík (Schindler's Knitting Factory)
He is the owner and key personality of Schindler's Knitting Factory in Krásná Lípa, one of the longest continuously operating textile enterprises in Central Europe. He continues the more than 170-year long tradition of the knitting craft and systematically develops it in the contemporary context. Under his leadership, the knitting mill produces premium hosiery and knitwear for international clients and its own brands. He emphasizes top quality, long-term partnerships and careful control of the entire production process. He is actively involved in popularizing the knitting craft and passing it on to younger generations. It initiates educational and cultural activities, including professional symposiums, guided tours and museum exhibition preparations. It develops cooperation with universities, technical institutions and memory organisations. Under his leadership, the Schindler's Knitting Mill is committed to social and environmental responsibility and plays an active role in regional life. In 2025, the company was awarded first place in the Czech Goodwill competition.

Simon Jiráček (Timo)
Architect, who has been the Director of Strategic Development at TIMO in Litoměřice, the largest Czech manufacturer of lingerie and swimwear, since 2022. He is behind the renovation of the production site, the brand renaissance through marketing and product development, and the opening of production to other brands. From a traditional textile mill with more than 50 years of tradition, he has built one of Central Europe's most modern hubs in sewing.

Karolina Juříková (Overal Office)
As part of her PhD studies at UMPRUM, she is working on sustainable fashion practice in local environments, with an emphasis on the practical implications of production and textile waste issues based on her experience in Belgium. She has worked as a designer for the brands Camper (Spain) and Reality Studio (Portugal) She is the co-founder and art director of Overall Office. She is the author of Overal magazine. In parallel, she creates costumes that are part of the works of artist Jakub Jansy. Her work is represented in the collections of the National Gallery and the Museum of Decorative Arts.

Katerina Jungová (Metráž Design)
She is the creative director and co-author of the Metráž Design project, which operates as a low-threshold workshop connecting design practice, sustainable fashion and social work. Within the project, she works on creative leadership and setting up production processes that create fashion accessories and textile products in collaboration with women at risk of social exclusion. She works with local resources, handmade products and materials that would otherwise go unused, with an emphasis on quality, aesthetics and minimal waste. She is interested in how design can function not only as a product, but also as a tool for social change and sustainable local production.