Based in the Netherlands and with 20 years experience in fashion and retail. Christine’s skill is detecting at an early stage, any cultural, social and political developments and their effect on the consumer. From a multitude of information she distills the current trends that are relevant to you. Then translates them into usable advice for you to touch the right chord with your consumer.

She captivates her audience and appeals to their imagination.  Presenting and analyzing trends in a clear, surprising and convincing way. Providing in a changing world an overview for those who need to ‘antcipate’, in design, purchasing and management. 
Our current times are plagued by a variety of crises, with their consequences for the markets, the world, and indeed all of us. We live in a time of shifting paradigms; trusted mechanisms appear to work differently and indisputable assumptions no longer seem to apply. All of this contributes towards insecurity; something needs to change.

We all look for something to hold on to, for reference points, safety, recognition. The desire and need for security is strong. Now is the time for strong personalities; the kind of leaders who lead from the front, and the self determined who possess the ability to inspire.

Brands, concepts and retailers need to safeguard their identity. We can observe this on the international catwalks as designers return to their 'core DNA'.

Concentrate on what you do best. Focus is the magic word, to reignite the market again and deliver exciting product.What can we believe and trust in? Who and what is able to make the necessary changes? How can the world become more beautiful?

Christine’s clients in fashion and fashion retail have included Bausch & Lomb, Bugaboo, Bijenkorf and Hema. Christine regularly speaks at congresses and events in the Netherlands and Europe.

She also organises the annual inspiration platform Trends and Mindsets©.

Much in demand as an inspirational speaker, Christine’s Mindsets© model offers a solution to sharply define a style that can be consistently applied to a brand or a business.

Contact: K M Associates for more information

Christines most recent UK seminar was at the Nottingham Designer Forum on the 1st July 2009.