VISIONARY: InspirationIncubation

and Realization16TH ANNUAL NEW YORK FASHION CONFERENCE

Friday, November 14 | Saturday, November 15

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION THROUGH OCTOBER 21:

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In the beginning is the Idea. Join us on the journey from inspiration to product realization as we seek to grasp the magic that defines the Visionary. We explore:

Pioneers in fashion The new fashion incubators Visionary jewelry Levering the traditional to create the modern Visionary accessories The gift of Scotland Denim and its glory Cutting-edge and wearable technology Cities as fashion incubators

Among the presenters (as of September 26, 2014):

Ariele Elia, assistant curator of Costume and Textiles, Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Steven Alan, designer, and founder, Steven Alan boutiques and Steven Alan Collection Rachel Shechtman, fourth-generation entrepreneur and founder of STORY, a 2,000 sq. ft retail concept in Chelsea Barbara Kramer, co-founder, Designers and Agents® Scottish Textile Authorities John Glen, Begg & Co, Dougal Munro, Holland & Sherry, and Douglas K. Shriver, Brooks Brothers Walter T. Wilhelm, Chairman, WWA Advisors LLC, a boutique consulting firm focusing on soft goods, and Randy Harward, vice president of Materials, Under Armour Robert Steir, Marketing and Materials Manager, Toray International America Inc.

Dave Becker, founder and CEO, Beacon & Lively Christina Mercando, founder and CEO, Ringly Liz Salacedo, CEO, Everpurse Sabine Seymour, Despina Papadopoulos, and Julianne Gauron, leaders in wearable technology research and design Joseph Murphy, patent lawyer specializing in wearable technology and fashion law Joris Debo, Creative Director, Materialise, a leading provider of additive software and of sophisticated 3D printing services.

Teri Agins, author of Hijacking the Runway: How Celebrities Are Stealing the Spotlight From Fashion Designers (2014) James Belzer, independent filmmaker, whose forthcoming film Make It in America: Empowering Global Fashion will be screened at the conference Lesley Frowick, author of the forthcoming HALSTON: Inventing American Fashion Halston’s Muses: Karen Bjornson and Nancy North Denim icon Adriano Goldschmied Eric Johnson, director of Fashion/Retail, New York City Economic Development Corporation’s Center for Economic Transformation Gary Wassner, Co-CEO and principal, Hilldun Corporation Bob Bland, Brooklyn-based fashion designer, entrepreneur, and community advocate; CEO + Founder, Manufacture New York Zoltan David and Claudia Kretchmer, legendary jewelry designers Teresa Frye, CEO, TechForm advanced casting technology Designers Naeem Khan, Yeohlee Teng, and Iona Crawford Gabi Asfour, creative director at and founder of the fashion/art collective threeASFOUR Andrew Olah, CEO, Olah Inc. which has focused on textile development and sales for 55 years Arnold J. Karr, senior editor, Women’s Wear Daily Susan Scafidi, professor and academic director, Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law School Dennita Sewell, Curator of Fashion Design, Phoenix Art Museum Sarah L. Scaturro, Head Conservator, The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

And from the world of wearable tech and cutting-edge technology:

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Receptions and book-signings complement lectures, panels, and conversations.

Images: Above: Steven Kretchmer Pendant. Top: Dress by threeasFour;

Phone: +1 646-485-1952 For additional information Email: info@artinitiatives.com

2 tickets for the price of one ($175 per ticket instead of $350) for simultaneous registrations.Student rate of $100 available