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Community Leaders & Role-Models
Alone, we can start something. Together, we can change the world. This is why we have joined forces with community leaders and role-models for future fashion around the world. And we want to grow further. Scroll down to get in touch!
Our main Community Leaders (see other locations in the map)
I studied communication sciences along with ecology and psychology, and during that time I began modeling internationally while representing Austrian environmental NGOs.
Launched my international career as a trainer, coach, and lecturer in 1996 with the "Charisma Concept".
In 2022 made history as the first “Best Ager” finalist on Germany’s Next Topmodel, reaching the finals alongside my daughter (who ultimately took the win). This chapter revitalized my modeling journey and deepened my commitment to sustainable fashion.
Today, through my flagship project walk4future®, I fuse visibility with purpose—championing sustainable fashion and conscious living as a model, speaker, and activist.
Launched my international career as a trainer, coach, and lecturer in 1996 with the "Charisma Concept".
In 2022 made history as the first “Best Ager” finalist on Germany’s Next Topmodel, reaching the finals alongside my daughter (who ultimately took the win). This chapter revitalized my modeling journey and deepened my commitment to sustainable fashion.
Today, through my flagship project walk4future®, I fuse visibility with purpose—championing sustainable fashion and conscious living as a model, speaker, and activist.
Based in Vienna.
I studied law and earned a master’s in solution-focused coaching and management in Vienna. But more than credentials, I’m guided by curiosity, language, and human connection—always curious, disciplined, and deeply fascinated by culture, creativity, and how we build a dignified, responsible future.
As a writer, I see myself as a communicator, ideator, networker, and mentor. I’ve spent over six years immersed in the world of slow fashion—writing, interviewing, moderating panels, helping build platforms like Fashion For Future Bolzano.
My work spans radio (where I've created and hosted well over 1,000 programs), television, magazine writing, and curation.
As a writer, I see myself as a communicator, ideator, networker, and mentor. I’ve spent over six years immersed in the world of slow fashion—writing, interviewing, moderating panels, helping build platforms like Fashion For Future Bolzano.
My work spans radio (where I've created and hosted well over 1,000 programs), television, magazine writing, and curation.
Based in Bolzano.
Anna Karsch, a graduate fashion designer, is the founder and creative force behind the slow fashion label akjumii. Since 2012, she has been developing visionary, sustainable design concepts with high aesthetic and ethical standards.
At akjumii, she is responsible for all design and conceptual processes. Her work has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Madame, Elle, and the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
She regularly contributes her design expertise to interdisciplinary projects and creative collaborations, for example, with Iris van Herpen (Haute Couture Show Paris), Fashion Revolution Munich, and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. She is actively committed to transparent supply chains, urban sustainability concepts, and a future-proof fashion industry.
Munich
My personal story is part of my strength. After years in the international fashion industry in Paris, Milan and Berlin, as well as my own journey through eating disorders, self-doubt and fast-fashion consumption, I decided to make a radical new start. With traiNature, I founded a company in the Stuttgart metropolitan area that goes far beyond outdoor fitness: ice bathing workshops, collaborations with fair fashion labels and a sustainable health concept have turned it into a true platform for change.
In addition to my entrepreneurial work, I have established myself as a presenter and reporter. I serve as the face and voice of the most renowned biohacking events in the German-speaking world – from the Flowfest in Munich, to numerous biohacking congresses, and finally to the Biohacking Fair in Stuttgart, the only one of its kind in Germany. There, I stand both in front of the camera and live on stage.
My ambition is not only to be a model, but also to represent a clear stance as a personality. I work exclusively with sustainable labels that seek to bring about real change. In doing so, I combine authenticity, experience in the media world, stage confidence, and a personal story that inspires many women and girls.
My credo: Acting fairly does not only mean choosing sustainable fashion, but also treating yourself with fairness. Our body is our temple – and we have only this one.
With this mindset, I bring not only a face, but also a message that stays in memory – in front of the camera, on the runway, at events, or in moderation.
I’m Milla, a sustainable fashion creator from California. Fashion has always been my passion, But the more I learned about how the industry really works, the more uneasy I felt about its environmental and social impact.
Instead of turning away, I decided to dive deeper, educate myself, and use my platform to spark awareness and change. Now, I use my platform to share the realities of modern fashion while celebrating mindful alternatives. From thrifting and vintage gems to spotlighting brands that do better, my mission is to inspire conscious choices—without losing the joy of style.
Based on the US West Coast, California.
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I am a BestAger Model and Longevity Coach. My passion is to make beauty, health and joy of life visible at any age.
In front of the camera, I embody authentic elegance, radiance and style; while in my work with people I promote vitality, resilience and balance.
My focus areas are fashion, beauty and commercial work, complemented by coaching methods such as Belly Massage, "Easy Flow" und "Face Glow“. With "Easy Flow" und "Face Glow“ I have created signature methods that combine different modalities. This way I combine outer radiance with inner balance and inspire people to age in a healthy, conscious and fulfilling way.
My goal is to unite fashion and awareness, for a future where radiance, sustainability and joie de vivre go hand in hand.
In front of the camera, I embody authentic elegance, radiance and style; while in my work with people I promote vitality, resilience and balance.
My focus areas are fashion, beauty and commercial work, complemented by coaching methods such as Belly Massage, "Easy Flow" und "Face Glow“. With "Easy Flow" und "Face Glow“ I have created signature methods that combine different modalities. This way I combine outer radiance with inner balance and inspire people to age in a healthy, conscious and fulfilling way.
My goal is to unite fashion and awareness, for a future where radiance, sustainability and joie de vivre go hand in hand.
Based at the beautiful Tegernsee, close to Munich
Growing up in the GDR taught me early what sustainability truly means: valuing resources, treating clothing with care, and appreciating the stories behind each piece. I still remember the second-hand clothes from our relatives in the West—every item felt like a treasure and filled our living-room fashion shows with joy.
One of my most emotional fashion moments was wearing my mother’s black 1954 taffeta dress to my grandparents’ golden wedding anniversary. Seeing my grandmother in tears showed me how deeply clothing can connect generations.
My passion for sustainable mobility also began in childhood. Since my parents never got the car they applied for in the early 1970s, I cycled everywhere—and I still do, now in Wiesbaden. I also walk 10,000 steps a day; Walk4Future is simply part of who I am.
As a fashion blogger, I explore the world’s fashion capitals on foot and was honored to model at the first Fair Fashion Shoot in Vienna. For me, sustainable fashion means quality over quantity and responsibility over indifference.
Naturalness has always guided me, and I want to inspire women to embrace themselves, follow their dreams, and make conscious choices—because we are never too old to shape our future.
Growing up on a farm, I was practically born with an appreciation for resources. Sustainability must not be a trend. Nor should it be a mere image booster. It must become second nature – and make its spirit tangible for everyone. Only then is there a real chance for a "bright tomorrow." Only then can we wholeheartedly look forward to the future – and enjoy this world to the fullest.
For me, applying the Olympic values and their emphasis on fair play to the fashion and beauty world means: quality (awareness), togetherness, and respect – for people, animals, and plants. This is precisely how a more peaceful, better world emerges, one worth standing up for, living in, and with.
I stand for this idea of true sustainability – and support brands that share this vision.
Only then is there a real chance for a "bright tomorrow." My goal in everything I am passionate about is to grow together; this is how we create spaces where change becomes possible – and real win-win situations for everyone arise.
Grown up in Eastern Germany, entrepreneur with 30 years of experience and model.
Sustainability shapes my everyday life. My number one mode of transportation is my 20-year-old bicycle 😊. When it comes to cosmetics, I prioritize products that are as natural and cruelty-free as possible. Since then, not only has my consumption habits changed, but also my well-being: my skin and hair simply feel healthier.
Fair fashion stands for quality over quantity, responsibility over indifference. Fashion can be beautiful and do good at the same time if we consciously choose to use it for the long term, don't chase every trend, and upcycle instead of throwing it away. For me, this means living in harmony with the environment.
As an entrepreneur, I know how important personal responsibility, discipline, and perseverance are. I wish these values were more prevalent in our society today. I also wish for the courage to act independently and to actually tackle things instead of just making demands.
I want to inspire others to live more consciously and to follow their own path authentically, with joy and sustainability.