Dear Fashion Designers and Fashion Industry Supporters, Gen Art is excited to be back up and running! Our official Calendar of Events will be announced in late April at which time we will open submissions for our forthcoming Fresh Faces in Fashion shows which will take place during Fashion Week this fall. In the meantime, we would like to let you know about two upcoming programs that you may be interested in participating in. The first is the Castings for the next season of Project Runway.
The second is a set of Fashion Industry Seminars taking place in New York this Friday (including a discount code to attend) that we feel could be helpful with regard to your career as an emerging Fashion Designer. Several Gen Art fashion alumni will be participating on the panel. We look forward to continuing to keep you apprised of our events, programming and other relevant opportunities.
If you have any questions regarding Gen Art and our fashion programs, please feel free to contact us any time at fashion@genart.org.
Thank you, Jeffrey Abramson & Elizabeth Shaffer Co-Presidents www.genart.org
1. PROJECT RUNWAY SEASON 9 IS NOW CASTING Do you have what it takes to be the next hot fashion designer? Always dreamed of showing your work on the runways of New York City's Fashion Week? This is your opportunity! Casting is happening now so visit www.bunim-murray.com/prcasting or email prcasting@bunim-murray.com today before you miss out on the chance of a lifetime.
2. AFINGO FASHION FORUM NYC: FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST Gathering Industry Legends, Entrepreneurs and Innovators At FIT Friday, April 1ST The AFINGO Fashion Forum returns to New York City with its signature series of topical discussions for connecting designers with esteemed fashion industry insiders, will host the forum at FIT’s K.M. Amphitheater (Building D on 27th Street and Seventh Avenue). PANELS:
FASHION INNOVATION: Industry iconoclasts turn the traditional business model on its head, bringing to light new methods to build a business, reach consumers, and distribute product. (9:30 - 10:30 AM)
- Ben Fischman, CEO, Rue La La (Moderator)
- Neil Blumenthal, Co-Founder, Warby Parker
- Andy Dunn, CEO and Co-Founder, Bonobos
- Jennifer Hyman/Jenny Fleiss, Co-Founders, Rent the Runway
- Aslaug Magnusdottir, CEO/Founder, Moda Operandi
- Darren Schwartz, SVP, Groupon
- Yancey Strickler, Co-Founder, Kickstarter
NETWORKING/BREAK (10:30 - 11:00 AM)
SUSTAINABILITY + PHILANTHROPY: Fashion specialists examine the balance of incorporating eco-friendly and socially-responsible initiatives into the fashion business, finding new ways to be "green" and philanthropic without sacrificing style -- or the bottom line. (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
- Jill Fehrenbacher, Founder, Inhabitat.com (Moderator)
- Jeffrey Costello & Robert Tagliapietra, Co-founders & Designers, Costello Tagliapietra
- Julie Gilhart, Fashion Consultant
- Melissa Kushner, Founder & Executive Director, Goods for Good Summer
- Rayne Oakes, Eco-Model/Activist and Founder, Source4Style
- Lisa Salzer, Founder, Lulufrost.com
- Starre Vartan, Publisher, Eco-Chick/Editor-at-Large, Coco Eco Magazine
NETWORKING/BREAK (12:00 - 12:30 PM)
ICONIC WISDOM: NICK AXELROD IN CONVERSATION WITH CYNTHIA ROWLEY: A fashion icon illustrates her successful journey through the fashion industry, recalling the knowledge and experiences that led her to design collections that continue to make lasting impressions, season after season. (12:30 - 1:15 PM)
LUNCH BREAK (1:15 - 2:00 PM)
READY TO LAUNCH YOUR LINE?: Top designers and retailers share their stories and give practical advice on how to effecitively make the leap from sketch to sales, including how to avoid dangerous pitfalls to position a line for success. (2:00 - 3:00 PM)
- Fern Mallis, Founder, Fern Mallis LLC (Moderator)
- Steven Cox & Daniel Silver, Co-Founders, Duckie Brown
- Miguelina Gambaccini, Creative Director and CEO, Miguelina
- Adam Lippes, Designer, ADAM
- Bibhu Mohapatra, Designer, Bibhu
- Randi Packard, Fashion Market Director, Real Simple
NETWORKING/BREAK (3:00 - 3:30 PM)
SOCIAL MEDIA + PUBLICITY: PR professionals emphasize the importance of creating a signature identity through publicity, highlighting the top tools for achieving highly valuable exposure. (3:30 - 4:30 PM)
- Christene Barberich, Editor-In-Chief, Refinery29 (Moderator)
- Patrick Bradbury, Principal and Founder, Bradbury
- Lewis Pam Bristow, Creative Consultant and Communications Strategist
- Michele Cerwin, President, HL Group
- Elizabeth Grinspan, Editor, Racked NY
- Keith Pollock, Editorial Director, Elle.com
TICKETS: $189: All-day pass (5 seminars) & includes kick-off reception: Thursday, March 31st @ ADAM Store with Adam Lippes (ADAM) & Lisa Salzer (Lulu Frost). $49.00 for individual tickets There are just three days remain to reserve your seat! Use discount code LASTCHANCE to save 20% on the ticket price. To see full list of panelists & moderators, and tickets, please visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/816962557/efblike A portion of the proceeds will benefit Goods for Good’s Tailor in Training Program. For more information about Gen Art, please visit www.genart.org. Facebook: facebook.com/genartnational. Follow Gen Art on Twitter: http://genart.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=236a2d8a7679021983f729689&id=1025358946&e=eacef00913.
