Editor's note
For those of us who love fashion, this is an especially exciting moment. Fashion has never been just about clothes. It is a force in motion—reflecting the individual as much as the collective, and, ultimately, the way we choose to live. As we proudly announce Change Makers IV, we invite you to join us as we explore what fashion means today—and what it could mean tomorrow.
Together, we'll discuss the enduring value of craftsmanship, the indispensable role of culture, the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, the changing face of beauty, and the business of image-making in the era of influence. We'll also celebrate remarkable individuals whose creativity, resilience and vision are redefining the future across fashion, business and culture.
Join us in Athens - our eternally vibrant capital - on Tuesday, November 3, for a day dedicated to ideas, dialogue and inspiration. We look forward to welcoming you to Change Makers IV.
Stay tuned and see you there!
Participants
PROGRAM
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
ARRIVALS - REGISTRATION
10:15
OPENING
Melia Kreiling, Actress, Host
WELCOME ADDRESSES
11:00
PELAGIA KOLOTOUROS
Pelagia Kolotouros, Creative Director, Lacoste
In conversation with Elis Kiss, Editor-in-Chief, Vogue Greece
11:25
CRAFT, IDENTITY AND INDEPENDENCE
Dimitra Kolotoura, Co-Founder & CEO, Zeus+Δione
Maria Lemos, Founder, Rainbowwave Showroom & Mouki Mou Boutiques
Moderated by Sarah Mower, Chief Critic, Vogue Runway
11:45
THE GREEK FACTOR
Orsalia Parthenis, Director, Parthenis & President, Hellenic Fashion Designers Association
Yiorgos Eleftheriades, Fashion Designer, VP, Hellenic Fashion Designers Association
Eleni Kavvada, Fashion Designer
Stavros Karelis, Head of Fashion, Onassis Foundation
Moderated by Kelly Stavropoulou, Senior Editor, Vogue Greece
12:20
TECHNOLOGY IN FASHION AND THE AI SHIFT
Anouk Wipprecht, FashionTech Designer
Leanne Elliott Young, Co-Founder & CEO, Patina
Moderated by Sarah Bailey, Journalist & Special Correspondent, Vogue Greece
13:00
LUNCH BREAK AND NETWORKING
13:30
THE FACE OF CONFIDENCE: BEAUTY, SELF-EXPRESSION AND VISIBILITY TODAY
Doukissa Nomikou, Entrepreneur & Brand Ambassador L'Oréal Paris Greece
Harold James, Global Makeup Artist, L'Oréal Paris
Funmi Fetto, Beauty & Wellness Director, British Vogue
Moderated by Vasiliki Papageorgiou, Beauty Director, Vogue Greece
14:30
LONGEVITY & SCIENCE
Elisabeth Bouhadana, Global Scientific Director, L'Oréal Paris
In conversation with Funmi Fetto, Beauty & Wellness Director, British Vogue
15:10
THE BUSINESS OF IMAGE-MAKING: THE AGE OF INFLUENCE
Susie Lau, Fashion Journalist & Editor
Evangelia Smyrniotaki, Artistic Director
Moderated by Filep Motwary, Editor-at-Large, Vogue Greece
15:30
BRIDGING ART, PERFORMANCE AND FASHION
Anne Imhof, Artist
In conversation with Vlasis Kostouros, Culture Editor, Vogue Greece
16:00
SPECIAL APPEARANCE: SUZY MENKES
Suzy Menkes, Fashion Journalist & Critic
Video Interview with Elis Kiss, Editor-in-Chief, Vogue Greece
16:20
COFFEE BREAK
16:30
HELENA CHRISTENSEN
Helena Christensen, Supermodel, Photographer & Activist
In conversation with Christina Politi, Society Editor, Vogue Greece
16:50
HUSSEIN CHALAYAN
Hussein Chalayan, Designer & Artist
In conversation with Elina Dimitriadi, Fashion Features Editor, Vogue Greece
17:10
DAVID GANDY
David Gandy, Supermodel, Entrepreneur & Creative Director
In conversation with Filep Motwary, Editor-at-Large, Vogue Greece
17:30
PHILIPPINE LEROY-BEAULIEU
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Actress
In conversation with Elis Kiss, Editor-in-Chief, Vogue Greece
17:50
PLEASE NOTE: This is a preliminary program and is subject to change.
Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats cannot be reserved or held for others.
Early arrival is recommended to secure preferred seating.
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For any inquiries please get in touch with us: changemakers@vogue.gr