2021 Conference Recap
DAY 1
Tuesday, November 9th
8:45 AM Andy Ward and Lisa Kesselman
9:00 AM to 9:25 AM Zoila's Sample Studio with Zoila Cruz
9:30 AM to 9:55 AM New York Embroidery Studio with Michelle Feinberg
10:00 AM to10:25 AM International Pleating with George Kalijian
10:30 AM to 10:55 AM In Style with Pauline Lock
11:00 AM to 11:25 AM Create a Marker with Paul Cavazza
11:30 AM to 11:55 AM Quick Turn Clothing with Marianne Webber
BREAK 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM
Afternoon Seminars and Panels
1:00 PM to 1:40 PM - Markup for wholesale and retail pricing – In this seminar, we will utilize markup formulas at wholesale and retail to understand where we need to be at cost for any product with Andy Ward
1:45 PM to 2:25 PM - The Income statement and understanding retailer profitability- Working with department stores requires a thorough understanding of the income statement and gross margin. This seminar explores margin guarantees and some of the pitfalls that can occur in the department store world with Andy Ward
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM - Manufacturing Panel Discussion: Advantages of Sourcing Locally – In this panel discussion, we will discuss the advantages that become possible by sourcing locally. Panelists will give examples of how their customers have gained a competitive advantage by utilizing local sourcing with Chung Yu- MCM, Peter Tam- Knit Illustrated, and Andy Ward
3:35 PM Wrap- Up with Andy Ward and Lisa Kesselman
DAY 2
Wednesday, November 10th
8:45 AM Welcome Andy Ward and Lisa Kesselman
9:00 AM to 9:25 AM M&S Schmalberg with Adam Brand
9:30 AM to 9:55 AM Global Leathers with Paul Crystal
10:00 AM to10:25 AM Trimlab with Bob Sadin
10:30 AM to 10:55 AM Quality Pattern with Maria Lapari
11:00 AM to11:25 AM Style Council with Joe Castaldo
11:30 AM to11:55 AM Knit Illustrated with Peter Tam
BREAK 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM
Afternoon Seminars and Panels
1:00 PM to 1:40 PM Retail Seminar- Fast Fashion at Any Price Point- Fast Fashion is synonymous with inexpensive fashion. This seminar will help us understand that working closer to the season and reducing markdowns are critical for any retailer or direct-to-consumer business. Andy Ward
1:45 PM to 2:15 PM Fireside Chat with Jordana Guimarães
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM You must hear this with Andy Ward!!!!
3:35 PM Wrap- Up Andy Ward and Lisa Kesselman
DAY 3
Thursday, November 11th
8:45 AM Welcome Andy Ward and Lisa Kesselman
9:00 AM 9:20 AM Timberlake Studios with Sarah Timberlake
9:20 AM to 9:55 AM NYFWDC (New York Fashion Workforce Development Coalition) with Tessa Maffucci
10:00 AM to10:25 AM Drivers Coop with Hank Teran
10:30 AM to10:50 AM U.S.Department of Commerce I International Trade Administration with Anastasia Xenias
10:55 AM to11:25 AM Human B Designer with Boaz David
11:30 AM to 11:55 AM Caravan Stylists Studio with Claudine DeSola
BREAK 12:00 to 12:55
Afternoon Panels- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Fashion X The Game Industry- How the gaming industry is proving new opportunities to designers.
1:00 PM to 1:40 PM
Emma Jane Mackinnon Lee Digitalax
Gina Chang Recleau
Michaela Larosse The Fabricant
Enara Nazarova Armoar
CJ Yeh (Moderator) FIT
The Virtual Wardrobe- How technology is driving a sustainable future through slowing the rate of consumption and reducing waste.
1:45 PM to 2:25 PM
Ashley Crowder VNTANA LIVE
Bianca Rangecroft Whering
Jeff Mergy Bold Metrics
Marc Loeb BYOND XR
David Polinchok (Moderator) Brand Labs Experience
Challenge and Change- The challenges designers and businesses have experienced and the long-term return on investment.
2:30 PM to 3:10 PM
Calvin Padilla FIT Alum
Shiu Huei Wang FIT Alum
Marianne Webber Quick Turn Mfg
Tracey Mancenido Tommy Hilfiger
Karen Martone PVH
Michael Ferraro (Moderator) DTech Lab FIT
Innovation and Education- How educators are supporting and driving the future of the fashion industry.
3:15 PM to 3:55 PM
Stephanie Benedetto Queen of Raw
Andee Olson Obsess VR
Jordana Guimarães Fashinnovation
Michael Saxon NY Embroidery
Michael Ferraro DTech Lab FIT
Clare Tattarsal (Moderator) Thunderlily
4:00 PM- Tribute to Melissa Hall and her last in-person interview for FIT with Celine DeCarlo from Mara Hoffman
4:30 PM Wrap- up Andy Ward and Lisa Kesselman
Check out the Virtual Gallery and other resources at CitySource.fitnyc.edu