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Subsequently, hewaswith MortonYoung &Borland(MYBTextiles), development manageratTheIsleMill,awoolweavingcompany, from 1997 – Clothing, animporterofoutdoorclothing;hethenservedasbusiness & marketing(1990–1994),hewastheowner(19941997)ofBFOFO educated atHeriot-Watt University from whichhereceived aBAinbusiness Brooke Jaffe strategize regarding financialandbrand management. in 2010. Shealsoconsultswithotheryoungdesigners andfashionbrands to finances, press outreach, andstrategy forLizzieFortunato,whichshejoined Banking Division,Kathryn oversees thedailyoperations, includingsales, career atGoldmanSachsfocusingonriskmanagementintheInvestment Your BootsDirty”campaign.Agraduate ofDukeUniversity whostartedher runway jewelry. 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WGCisvery lower margins andtosellitsretailers atnearfactory-direct prices, withthe to Z’s ofthebusinesshasallowedWGCtoproduce high-qualityproduct on marketing, andsellingfrom hissmallWilliamsburg apartment.KnowingtheA Malone operated asaone-mancompanyforthefirst year, designing, and “CashOnlytoTrade.” Employingauniquepost-recession businessmodel, accolades canbetraced tothebrand’s foundations:“SmallTimeOperation” Jobs ofDenim”by the founders ofHipHopfashionintheearly90s, hasbeencalledthe“Steve quality fabricsandconstructionwithclean,refined washes. Malone,oneof no outerbranding logosorlabels, Maloneisfocusedonofferingthehighest becoming anewfavoritewithdenimenthusiasts, retailers, andpress. Using tradeshows orpress, thedenimbrand hasquicklyseparated itselffrom others, in Brooklyn, NY. 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Thearchive team hasaccesstoa110-year-old archive oforiginaldrawings anddesign knowledge ofScottishMadras, makesMYBanindustryleader. Thedesign world’s onlyNottinghamLacedesignteam;this, coupledwiththeirspecialist have usedtheirlaceandmadras fabricsintheir collections. MYBhousesthe internationally; inrecent years manyScottishandBritishfashiondesigners weaving luxurysheerfabricsfortheinteriors market bothlocallyand textiles andmarketinginhercurrent role. MYBTextiles wasfoundedin1901, in mediastudiesatStirlingUniversity, Murray combinesexpertiseinboth having received degrees inwoventextilesattheGlasgowSchoolofArtand authored fivebooks, twooncurrent watches( the-scenes accesstoplacesinhorology others wish theycouldgo.Naashas regularly interviewsindustryCEOs, breaks industrynews, andreceives behind- witnessing vastchangesandadvancesintechnology andmaterials. 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Inaddition togrowing thesalesofbusiness, his representative. Heisstillwiththecompany38years later, andhasbeen textile company, basedinPeebles, ScotlandtocometheUSasasales design. Aftergraduation, Munro joinedHolland&Sherry, theluxurywoven graduating from theUniversity ofLeedswithaBAhonors intextile Company ofEdinburgh, Munro waseducatedinScotlandandEngland, Canada; bornintoafamilyinvolvedinthefinestScottishtextiles, Munro & sales oftheApparel ClothDivisionofHolland& SherryfortheUSand Shoes andJewelry;shewaspreviously theaccessorieseditorof Bloomingdale’s in2007 asfashiondirector forFashionAccessories, Handbags, New York totheinternationalrunwaysofMilanandParis. Shejoined stylish merchandise toBloomingdale’s stores nationwide,from thestreets of ), andthree onthehistoryoftimeandtimepieces( ’s “Top 50RawDenimOutRightNow.” Thereasons forsuch , award-winning , journalistinthewatchindustrywith , senioreditor, Brooklyn Magazine , salesandbusinessdevelopmentdirector, MYBTextiles; , founder, Williamsburg GarmentCompany(WGC),based , president, Holland&SherryInc.responsible forthe Women’s Wear Daily(WWD) and andisranked #11 in Masters oftheMillennium Jewels ofTime The NewYork Times Great Timepieces WWD Complex Complex and ; aveteran of InStyle InStyle Vogue. ’s financial Times of Times of ); shealso and and retrospective, asdidthe LosAngelesCountyMuseumofArt(LACMA). Pasadena MuseumofCalifornia Arthonored himwithacareer Roll HallofFameandMuseuminCleveland.Additionally, in2010 the Art’s CostumeInstitute.HisworkisonpermanentdisplayattheRockand Deborah Harrywasexhibitedin“RockStyle”atTheMetropolitan Museumof featured inmuseums:afloor-lengthgownmadeofrazor bladescreated for motion pictures, aswelloncountlessworld tours. Hisworkhasalsobeen Mathew Rolston,inbooks, onalbumcovers, inmusicvideosandmajor Ritts, Greg Gorman,StevenMeisel,Francesco Scavullo, StevenKlein,and appeared inphotographs byphotographers suchasAnnieLiebovitz,Herb collaborative relationship withdesignerJeremy Scott.Hisworkshave international luxurygoodsfirmChrome Hearts. Healsoenjoysanongoing exclusive collectionofjewelry, bags, clothing,andfurniture forthe Jackson, StevenTyler, andmanyothers. Since2001, Schmidt hasdesignedan include Madonna,Cher, Rihanna,Fergie andtheBlackEyedPeas, Janet and DesigninNewYork from mid-October2013 untilJune2014. Hisclients collaboration withFrancis BitontiandwillbeonviewattheMuseumofArts The gown,whichhasbeenseenbyoverabillionpeople,wascreated in world’s first fullyarticulated3D-printeddress designedforDitaVon Teese. known forcreating elegantyetedgyclothingandaccessories, includingthe for hisexpertisewithavarietyofinnovativematerialsandtechniques. Heis attention oftheworld’s topentertainers, stylists, photographers, anddirectors Michael Schmidt Selima Salaun Jan GlierReeder Jack Ogden distinction) from theInstituteofArtLaw. (with distinction),andtheDiplomainArtProfession LawandEthics(with from DurhamUniversity (Egyptology),theGem–AGemmologyDiploma elected FellowoftheSocietyAntiquariesLondon,hehasadoctorate remains thestandard workonearlyjewelrymaterialsandtechnology. An brands JackSpade,ClubMonacoandJ.Crew. first ofitskind.Shealsodesignscollections specialtyframes forfashion collection atBarneysNewYork in1996through herownshop-in-shop,the Bono, LivTyler, andMadonnalaunchedtheSelimabranded eyewear SoHo. Sincethen,SelimaOptiquehascrafted custom frames forthelikesof Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, the first having been established in 1993 in inspiration andmodernity. Hercollectionisoffered ineightboutiques trendsetters; combininghighfashionwitheverydayfunction,historical edgy, innovativespectaclesand sunwearthathavealoyalfollowingamong drawing inspiration from theraw energy ofNewYork. SelimaOptiqueoffers Tokyo forthebrand, Salaunoptedinsteadtocreate herownluxurybrand, her toNewYork CitytomanagetheAlainMikliboutique.Askedmove epitomized luxuryeyewear, her ambitionandloveforstylisheyeglassestook Royal Optique,acompanywhoseearlyfocusoncustom-designedframes licensed opticianandanoptometrist.Havingbegunhercareer inParis with a seasoneddesignerandcollector, Salaunisanopticienne-lunetière, botha luxury eyewearthathighlightsthewearer’s personality. Inadditiontobeing combining themwithherownwitandwhimsytocreate trend-setting, Born ontheMediterranean Coast,sheembodies French styleandelegance, film, sheinitiallysoughticonicpieceswornbyactors infilmnoirclassics. eyewear isarguably oneoftheworld’s largest. Motivatedbyherlovefor collection ofvintageaccessoriesandglasses. Her collectionofvintage Salaun derivessignificantinspiration forhereyewear from herimpressive publications. Sheisthetimepieceeditorat writes foravarietyofnewspapers, consumermagazines, andtrade Studies inCostumeandTextiles, Curatorial Program, from FIT. galleries. EducatedatSmithCollege,Reederholds anMAinMuseum in celebration oftheopeningnewCostume Instituteofficesand Costume Institutefundraising gala,knownas the “Party oftheYear,” and Fashion,” whichwillopeninMay2014 inconjunctionwiththeannual the forthcomingexhibitionandpublication“CharlesJames:Beyond and authored theaccompanyingpublication.Sheiscurrently co-curator of Fashioning aNationalCollection”onviewattheBrooklyn Museum(2010) Metropolitan Museumin2009,shecurated “American HighStyle: piece collection.Uponcompletionofthatproject andhermovetothe at theBrooklyn Museum,assessingandinventoryingBrooklyn’s 25,000- curator anddirector oftheMellon-fundedCostumeDocumentationProject house specialist,appraiser, curator, andauthor. From 2005–2009,shewas she hasbroad experienceinthefieldofcostumeandtextilesasauction Collection attheCostumeInstituteTheMetropolitan MuseumofArt; leading lifestylepublicationssuchas Archaeology (London).His1982book Smithsonian Institution,NYUInstituteofFineArts, andInstituteof historic jewelryandtaughtcourses atTheJ.Paul GettyMuseum, historical metaljewelry. Hehaswrittenandlectured widelyonancientand dealers, andcollectors worldwideprimarilyonproblems ofauthenticity entered theconsultingfield,workingwithmuseums, auctionhouses, of awell-knownBritishjewelrybusiness, butafterabriefperiodinithe and several ofhisowncompanies. 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In 2000, Campbell was in New York City with his husband, the ceramicist and designer Jonathan Thursday– Saturday, December 5 – 7, 2013 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Iconic Photography: Lee Alexander Museum of Natural History; architectural historian, New York City Landmarks Bitonti Studio in 2007, and has, since then, continued to produce novel appointed managing director of Alexander Drew, Adler and their Norwich terrier Liberace. products for clients around the world. The studio has been published in textile printers in Rochdale, and in 2002, he became 730 Fifth Avenue McQueen Through the Eye of Anne Deniau Preservation Commission; and guest curator, Worcester Art Museum and Yale Amir A. Dossal, founder and chairman, Global Partnerships Forum (GPF); University Art Gallery. Her writings have appeared in books and journals, and outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, V Magazine, Wired, and The New marketing director for The Woolmark Company in GPF works to address economic and social challenges by creating innovative, In every domain there is that which is truly exceptional, (at 57th Street) 1997 – 2010. Anne Deniau in conversation she has organized symposia and special sessions at universities, museums, York Daily News, and Bitonti’s work has been exhibited internationally in Ilkley, and in 2007 he joined the Holland & Sherry international partnerships. He is also co-initiator of the Pearl Initiative, a many institutions including the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Group as sales and marketing director. Since 2010, standing head and shoulders above the rest. This, the Bulgari, Bib necklace worn by the Italian model with Nancy Hall-Duncan. and professional organizations. CEO-led program promoting transparency and accountability in the Gulf Museum, and the 3D printed gown for fashion icon Dita Von Teese on which he has been developing a luxury brand called “The Benedetta Barzini for the September 15, 1968 Deirdre Featherstone for Featherstone Miguel Adrover, designer; born in Majorca, Spain, Adrover left school at 12 Region. Dossal is special representative of the secretary general of the extraordinary, is the subject of the 2013 New York issue of Vogue. Photo: Gian Paolo Barbieri/Vogue; Design, Platinum Peacock Tops he collaborated with designer Michael Schmidt, first shown at the Ace Hotel, Cloth of Kings.” Scheduled to launch in December International Telecommunication Union for Global Partnerships, and serves as © Condé Nast. 10:35 – 11:30 a.m. Sensational, Sustainable Scotland, a Panel to work on his family’s almond farm. In 1991, he visited New York for the first With Arabesque Pearl Drops. Photo: New York, will be featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design 2013, it will feature enhanced Harris Tweed on a commissioner of the Broadband Commission. In October 2010, he received Fashion Conference. Friday, December 6, 2013 courtesy, Platinum Guild International. time and decided to stay. He teamed up with Douglas Hobbs to launch a Discussion Celebrating Scottish Textiles. (both 2013). Bitonti holds a Masters of Architecture from Pratt, where he has luggage, furniture, shooting accessories and in clothing line, Dugg, and open Horn, a venue for experimental designers such as the Humanitarian Award from the United Nations Association of New York Malcolm Campbell, John Glen, Dougal R. Munro, also been a visiting instructor; he is now a researcher at the Digital Arts and brilliant cut diamonds platinum pendant accented with round apparel. In 2004 Malcolm was the first Scotsman to In this year’s conference, we consider iconic individuals Alexander McQueen. In the Spring of 1999, Adrover showed his first collection for his accomplishments in Partnerships to End Poverty and World Hunger. In Humanities Research Center at Pratt Institute and teaches at Rensselaer be appointed President of the Bradford Textile Wendy Murray, and Brian Wilton; Brian Duffy, moderator. of women’s clothing “Manaus-Chiapas-NYC” in New York’s Lower East Side. In Rosa, February 2011, Dossal was appointed Special Envoy to the World Youth Peace and, at the same time, the iconoclasts, those who refuse Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture. He lives New York where he runs Society. In 2006, he was awarded fellowships by the Fall 2000, his second show, “Midtown,” drew the likes of Anna Wintour, of Summit. Prior to creating the GPF and the Pearl Initiative, Dossal was the his design practice. Society of Dyers and Colourists, The Textile Institute, to be governed by received wisdom, prevailing taste, or Formal sessions take place at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 11:30 – 11:50 a.m. Break American Vogue, and Cathy Horyn, of The New York Times. In May 2000, UN’s Chief Liaison for Partnerships, forging strategic alliances with MaeVona, MaeVona, Platinum Guild International. Photo: courtesy, symbolizing Celtic infinity. and the Royal Society of Arts. He has lectured on governments, corporations, foundations, and philanthropists, all with a custom and who, in their successful commitment to the Adrover signed a partnership deal with the Pegasus Apparel Group, and his line Veronica Bulgari, oversees special projects for Bulgari; prior to assuming 365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th Streets). wool globally, from Australian farmers to industry common purpose: achieving the Millennium Development Goals. As the was sold worldwide. In 2000, he received the CFDA Perry Ellis Award for Best this role, since 1991, she held managerial positions with the company’s jewelry new and different, can themselves become iconic. 11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tech Styles: From Code and to textile design students, and believes that primary interface for the UN Foundation, Dossal attracted new investments New Designer of the Year, and was nominated for the VH1/Vogue Fashion and fragrance divisions. Ms. Bulgari is a graduate of Duke University where she to Couture. Michael Schmidt textile education is crucial for retailers and retail sales staff to re-establish of over $560 million, which supported 450 international projects for women Artisanry and artisans will figure prominently in our 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast Award for Avant-Garde Designer of the Year. In 2001, he showed his fourth, earned her BA in Art History and Political Science and she received her MA from appreciation of the versatility and outstanding value of luxury natural and children’s health, climate change, and bio-diversity. discussion, since true excellence in any applied art draws with Francis Bitonti. “Meeteast” and fifth, “Utopia,” collections, and following 9/11, the partnership the Courtauld Institute of Art in 1990. She served on the Trinity Board of Visitors fibers. He recently made a film on Harris Tweed for BBC Scotland, and two 9:15 – 9:25 a.m. Introduction. Lisa Koenigsberg. with Pegasus dissolved. In September 2002, Adrover presents “Citizen of the at Duke University (2002 – 2008) and is now on the board of Piano Outreach of Brian Duffy, founder, Duffy Management and Investment Ltd.; he started invariably from the creative and skillful fusion of art, children's books he authored on color will be published by The Society of 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. From Working Wear and Rabble World,” and the following September, he presented his first annual collection, New York, an organization providing music scholarships. She also serves on the his career as a Scottish Chartered Accountant and spent most of his life technique and precision. The fusion of art and precision Dyers and Colourists. 9.30 – 10:10 a.m. Hilarious to Historic: The Asylum: 40 Years in Fashion. Rousers to Fashion Icon: Jeans “The Surreal Real World.” In September 2004, he presented “The Americans,” board of the American Foundation for the Courtauld Institute of Art. Ms. Bulgari working in London, France, Switzerland and the US. Duffy served as CEO and is epitomized by exceptional timepieces. We will also look and gave a series of lectures at Yale University and a workshop at Helwan is active with the Carnegie Hall Notables, a group which promotes classical Christopher Collins, model; Collins has for 17 years been the brand corporate vice president of London-based Sara Lee Courtaulds, a division of Anne Deniau, Unfallen Angels, silver print Simon Doonan. and Denim, a Panel Discussion. at materials, both at new ways of using the old and at University in Cairo. In December 2004, Adrover relocated to Majorca. After music to younger audiences through the Weill Music Institute. Over the past ambassador for Ralph Lauren having been discovered and proposed of the Sara Lee Corporation, where he was responsible for approximately $1 billion © Anne Deniau. role by photographer Bruce Weber; he believes that his recognizability should Matt Baldwin, Rebecca Duval, Maurice signing with German eco-organic textile company Hess-Natur in 2007, Adrover four years, she has rekindled her love for piano playing and is currently studying in annual sales. He became group president of Ralph Lauren Europe and the how novel materials have transformed fashion. Among 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Charles James: Fashion’s be used to engender positive change in the world; after Hurricane Katrina in Malone, and Michael Morrell; Arnold J. presented an exhibition, “Hidden in Nature,” in New York in September 2008. with Grazia Laura Perigozzo. She is a collector of photography and contemporary Middle East (2003 – 2012); sales quadrupled during his tenure. The brand 2005, he worked—with the support of Katia Sherman, President of Major these materials, we will consider stones, precious metals, and traditional textiles. Color Iconoclastic Visionary. During New York Fashion Week in February 2012, he presented “Out of My art and has been involved in sponsoring several exhibits including “Piranesi as expanded throughout Europe and into new markets such as Russia and other Karr, moderator. Project Gravitas, “Indira” Dress, Italian stretch cotton and silky non- Designer” at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and “Luigi Ghirri” at Model Management—with Habitat for Humanity to help build homes for

Guild International. Diamond Ring. Gumuchian, Eastern European Countries, Turkey and the Middle East. Duffy announced his is also an important focus, and we explore it not only from the Jan Glier Reeder. compression bust with medium-control comfortable shapewear Mind.” Most iconic pieces from Adrover’s collections have been shown at or are the Aperture Foundation. Most recently, she has been a founder of the families who lost theirs in the storm; this motivated him to live through acts intention to step down from his role in Ralph Lauren in August 2011and left skirt lining. Photo: courtesy, Project Gravitas. part of the collections of museums such the V& A, The Metropolitan Museum perspective of the object, how a given color places an object or 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) and Washington Square Park Conservancy, a non-profit organization with the of kindness and love. Among Collins’s commitments is the promotion of following a transition to his successor in March 2012. The company he has of Art, the Bellevue Art Museum, and the Reina Sofia, Madrid. speaks for it, but how the choice of color reflects on and 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Break and book signings book signing mission of preserving and enhancing Washington Square Park in New York City. education in his home city of Patterson, New Jersey. After meeting Evie formed, Duffy Management and Investment Ltd., focuses on private equity Carousel Platinum and Ruediger Albers, president and general manager WEMPE, US; in 1988, Evangelou, he determined that he wanted to support Fashion 4 Development backed investments in fashion and luxury brands with global potential. In classic bottle. Illustration: Kate Schelter. Bulgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert—

Photo: courtesy, Platinum Chandler Burr, journalist, author, and curator of olfactory art; Burr expresses the artistic vision of the maker. Last, we will address Albers, a trained master watchmaker transferred from Wempe Germany to 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert created The New York Times perfume critic’s position and occupied it from (F4D) and its goals of promoting women's empowerment, sustainable living, 2009, he became a member of GlobalScot, an international business network how fashion photography and film convey to us the objects they 2:30 – 3:10 p.m. Fashion 4 Development: Giving New York in an effort to train the City’s Wempe sales professionals on the 2006 – 2010, and his column, “Scent Notes” appeared first in T, the Times’ and the UN Millennium Goals; from their initial meeting, the idea that Collins of over 850 senior influential business leaders who are committed to – The State of the Art. Back Is the New Luxury. intricacies of complicated watches. After the company relocated to its capture and, at the same, time, how they reflect and embody the style magazine, and later on the Times’ blog. In 2010, Burr left the Times to would initiate the formation of a League of Gentlemen (L.O.G.) which would generating opportunities for Scotland. He is also professor of Luxury Markets On the occasion of its 20th current location at the ground floor of the Hotel Peninsula at Fifth Avenue Jeanine Ballone, Chris Collins, and found the world’s first department of olfactory art at the Museum of Arts gather the most influential and powerful men around the world from all at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), and he made his inaugural conventions of a particular era and speak to the sensibility of the and 55th Street, Albers at age 28 took over the store’s management and has anniversary, a discussion of Amir A. Dessal, in conversation with and Design in New York; his first exhibition was “The Art of Scent: 1889 – different cultures to support F4D’s efforts and goals, among them clean presentation in London and Glasgow in February 2012. GCU awarded him an photographer or filmmaker. since created one of the most respected watch and jewelry stores in the the inside story of how this 2011” (November 2012 – March 2013). In 2003, Burr published The water, proper sanitation, sustainable living. The L.O.G. is an awareness honorary doctorate in 2013 A judge on the Scottish fashion awards for the Evie Evangelou. world offering the finest brands with impeccable service and European flair. Emperor of Scent, recounting French-Italian scientist Luca Turin’s creation campaign under of the umbrella F4D which promotes wellness, and past three years, he has also been a non-executive director of Glasgow Celtic now iconic scent—which Under his stewardship, Wempe New York has developed into the strongest We never lose sight of the question: what makes something of a theory about the mysterious functioning of the sense of smell. The sustainable living using the voice of fashion, entertainment and beauty. The FC since 2008. Movado, sapphire crystal, Swiss quartz movement. gold-toned signature dot, black calfskin strap stainless steel case, round silver soleil dial with launched Bulgari Parfums— 3:15 – 3:55 p.m. Project Gravitas: performer of the 31 international Wempe locations which can be found New Yorker then proposed that Burr follow the creation of a perfume, and men chosen to be in the League can then create their own Leagues in their Rebecca Duval, vice president equity analyst for the retail sector, BlueFin “extraordinary” and address the paradox that sometimes that throughout major cities in Europe and in Beijing. Wempe has been a family- came to be. Chandler Burr Reconceptualizing the Little in 2005 published Burr’s story of a year spent with perfumer Jean-Claude respective countries, so the L.O.G.’s presence can grow exponentially around Research Partners; prior to joining BlueFin in February 2012, Rebecca worked

which most distinctive and valuable is not the most costly. Movado TC , owned company for over 135 years and prides itself on educating their and Veronica Bulgari. Black Dress – Every Woman 100-Year-Old Nottingham Lace Loom in Action at MYB Textiles. Ellena of Hermès as Ellena created, in Paris and Grasse, the perfume Un the world, promoting global health and wellness. for 16 years in the fashion retail apparel industry. She began her career in book jacket design by Keeenan; “The Asylum”; book jacket design by Keeenan; Cover for Simon Doonan’s, / Getty Images; straight jacket images: mannequin by Gabrielle Revere Blue Rider Press. Photo: courtesy, / Getty Images. jacket by Gandee Vasan Photo: Reuben Paris, 2012. customers, ensuring that every visit will turn into a memorable experience. Secure in Her Polished and Jardin sur le Nil. Burr’s next book, The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Anne Deniau, artist who has been an international presence in film and New York working for a small line, Kiki and Pooky, where she took on many The Lena and Louis Minkoff Foundation and Glasgow Matt Baldwin, founder and designer, Baldwin Denim and Collection; a Perfume Industry in Paris & New York (2008), extends Ellena’s story. A photography since 1996; a graduate of the Ecole nationale des ponts et roles including pattern making, sample sewing, material R&D, and showroom 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) and book signings Personalized Style. Lisa Sun. of Miguel Adrover, 2010, 2010.358a–d. Photo: Dan Lecca; courtesy, Miguel Adrover. metal, Length at CB: 46 1/2 in. (118.1 cm). Now in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift Miguel Adrover, Trench as seen in the Fall 2000 / 2001 Coat, “Midtown” Show,

Caledonian University are gratefully acknowledged for their 40 mm yellow gold-plated Kansas City-based clothing and lifestyle brand, founded on modern design, graduate of Principia College and the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced chaussées in Paris she moved in the 1990s first to Tokyo, where she worked sales. She then went on to work for Elie Tahari and Chaiken Clothing where quality textiles, and American manufacturing, every facet of Baldwin Denim generosity. We are deeply appreciative of the generous 1:30 – 2:10 p.m. Extraordinary Metal: Platinum Past and Present. Jack Ogden. International Studies (SAIS) at The Johns Hopkins University, he began his for Givenchy and Cartier, publishing portraits and fashion shoots in the she worked in fabric, and color research and development. She has also 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Inside from the Outside: and Collection is deliberate—from the tailored proportions to the fabrics and journalism career in 1987 as a stringer for The Christian Science Monitor, Japanese magazines Hi-Fashion, Elle, Marie Claire, Spur, and La Seine and served senior roles in material R&D, product development, denim support from Bulgari. Perspectives on the materials, to the colors and washes to the white rivet detail. Each piece is an later becoming a contributing editor to U.S. News and World Report. His shooting portraits of several National Living Treasures from the textile world. development, and denim production at Anchor Blue and BCBG Maxazria. Her 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. White Light: Contemporary Platinum, a Panel Discussion. Deirdre Extraordinary. Miguel Adrover. element in the overall Baldwin story, and that story is one of timeless 1993 cover story for The Atlantic, “Homosexuality and Biology,” was the In 1997, she moved to London, receiving a master’s degree in photography last position before making the transition to equity analyst was director of We also express our sincere thanks to The Kay Unger Family Featherstone, Maeve Gillies, and Patricia modernism. Matt Baldwin, named one of GQ’s menswear designers of the basis for his first book, A Separate Creation: The Search for the Biological from Central Saint Martins. She alternated portraiture with fashion shoots sourcing/production at Talbots. Duval has a passion for fashion apparel Foundation, Platinum Guild International, Project Gravitas, Gumuchian; Jack Ogden, moderator. Scotland. of Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Duich in the West Highlands of Young Couple Attired for a Highland Wedding Bask in the Glory year in 2013, founded the brand in 2009 out of an unmet need in the Origins of Sexual Orientation (1996). published in British Vogue, Dazed & Confused, id, The Face, Style / The business and spent many years doing fabric and denim wash development. marketplace for an American-made denim brand with a modern design Maximilian Büsser, founder MB&F; after graduating from university in Tmes, Arena, and the Independent, and in 1997, she began shooting With a BS in Fashion Retail Merchandising and Design from Ohio University, Scottish Development International, Wempe, and to anonymous Duval is thrilled with her new position as an equity analyst since it allows her Photo: courtesy, Lochcarron of Scotland. aesthetic using ultra-premium Japanese and American selvage denim. While Lausanne with a Masters degree in Micro-Technology Engineering, Büsser's portraits for The Times. She also developed a close relationship with Lee donors for their financial support, as well as to Fifth and Pacific for matching funds. 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Break and book signing to dissect her favorite passion—fashion! the brand has evolved with the introduction of a women’s line in 2013, love for high-end horology was strongly underscored by his first employer, Alexander McQueen, resulting in privileged access to him and his work, and Baldwin Denim and Collection remains rooted in quality tailoring, durability, the creation of over 30,000 silver photographs taken over 13 years. In 2001, Evie Evangelou, president and founder, Fashion 4 Development (F4D); she 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Jaeger-LeCoultre, where he spent seven years in their senior management We are deeply grateful to Holland & Sherry, MYB Textiles, Alex Begg & Company, Perfect Timing: Masterpieces of and a modern aesthetic. Baldwin started with three men’s fits with team during an exciting period of change and growth. Thereafter, at the age she moved to Paris. Much of Deniau’s work has been in collaboration with created F4D’s global platform, awareness campaign, and the First Ladies & Kara Ross LLC, and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers for their support. Contemporary Horology. Ruediger production runs as small as 70 units. Today, the Baldwin collection, which is of 31, Büsser was appointed managing director of Harry Winston Rare individual artists or institutions, among them the Opéra de Paris, the Salle Fashion initiative, which were inspired by her career in international cultural Albers, Maximilian Büsser, Efraim Grinberg, cut and sewn in the USA, is made up of men’s and women’s shirts, pants, Timepieces in 1998; during his seven-year tenure, he transformed the Pleyel, and New York’s Metropolitan Opera. She recently released her fourth diplomacy and relations with an emphasis on entertainment, arts, fashion, denim and accessories sold to the top specialty stores worldwide and at two book, a collection of silver photographs taken during her time with McQueen, and Ulrich Wohn; Roberta Naas, moderator. company into a well respected haute horlogerie brand. Working with talented beauty, travel and tourism, and trade development. Evangelou has extensive recently opened flagship stores in Kansas City. Baldwin’s growth has been independent watchmakers on the innovative and revolutionary Opus series of Love Looks Not with the Eyes, to wide acclaim. She previously authored experience working to create better understanding of global cultures, having fueled by its approachability, functional design, and attention to detail, and timepieces gave him greatest satisfaction and planted the seed for three books: Nicolas Le Riche (2008), Mirame (2009), and 24 hours in a served as interim Deputy Secretary General for the World Federation of the 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. The Main Event: Icons, Iconoclasm, inclusiveness, which involves making customers feel part of the brand. developing that concept further still. In 2005 Büsser resigned from Harry man’s life (2011), the last of which was accompanied by a film with music by United Nations at UN headquarters in New York City and cooperated with and Innovation in Fashion and Jeanine Ballone, senior director, research and innovation, PVH Corporation, Winston to form his creative ideal: MB&F. With his new company, Büsser has Michael Nyman (2012). Deniau also worked closely with Christian Lacroix on more than 100 UN member states/countries. She writes for the style section Accessories Design. Kathryn Fortunato, and president and founder, Zero to Hero Foundation; an avid and native New complete creative liberty to pursue his passion for working with the most La Source (2012), a compilation of about 100 of her photographs. of the Huffington Post and has been the face of and international cotton/synthetic, leather, Brooke Jaffe, Selima Salaun, and Robert Yorker, Ballone attended New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and talented independent horological professionals. Together they are not simply Simon Doonan, creative ambassador − Barneys New York, and writer, spokesmodel for beauty and fashion enterprises and is currently represented the American College London. She remains deeply engaged within the fashion pushing the limits of horology but creating a totally different dimension, bon-vivant, window dresser, fashion commentator; Doonan, who has worked by Major Models. She is the Global Goodwill Ambassador for Women 4 Verdi; Frank Zambrelli, moderator. industry and acts as a mentor to many young and aspiring fashion industry watches that are horological machines. in fashion for over 35 years, has written six books: Confessions of a Window Empowerment, a foundation whose mission is to further the full participation of girls and women globally through their economic and social up-and-comers. She has a deep and rich history in global sourcing and supply Malcolm Campbell, textile designer and weaver; Campbell began his Dresser (1998), Wacky Chicks (2005), a memoir entitled Beautiful People empowerment. For their work on F4D, she, along with Franca Sozzani, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Kilt it Up: An evening celebrating chain functionality garnered from industry roles in Africa, Asia, Europe, South career in the textile industry in 1970 as apprentice weaver and designer for (2009), and tongue-in-cheek style guides Eccentric Glamour (2008) and Gay received Fashion Group International’s 2013 Humanitarian Award. Scottish culture and textiles and Central America. Jeanine developed Zero to Hero Foundation in an effort A&J Macnab of Haddington in Scotland. He attended the Scottish College of Men Don’t Get Fat (2012). His latest book is THE ASYLUM, a collage of Holland & Sherry Bespoke Williamsburg Garment Center. Hope Street: Made in USA. to highlight the ever-present issues concerning women and children’s roles in Textiles in Galashiels as part of a work/study program, and in 1975 was couture reminiscences …. and hysteria. He has written regularly for The Deirdre Featherstone, jeweler and founder, Featherstone Design; the Photo: Williamsburg Garment Center. New York Observer and The Daily Beast, and currently writes a column for company, based in New York City’s Tribeca, caters to a private clientele 209 Elizabeth Street the global sourcing economy. She brings her extensive background and talent awarded the City & Guilds of London Institute certificate in Textile Design to Zero to Hero to provide a glimmer of hope to people who otherwise would and Colour, and Business Management. That year, Malcolm moved to Slate entitled “Notes from the Fashion Apocalypse.” A TV comedy series based expecting the very best in fine jewelry. Created from platinum, 18k gold, and not have an opportunity to succeed. Yorkshire as assistant designer with Hirst & Mallinson of Huddersfield; in on Beautiful People has aired in the UK, the US, and Australia. Doonan has the finest gemstones available, Deirdre Featherstone’s unique collection is

IACFashion_2013_PRINT2.indd 1 11/4/13 3:04 PM ExtraOrdinary Thursday, December 5, 2013 Saturday, December 7, 2013 Presenters 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Private reception in celebration of Formal sessions take place at The Graduate Center, Lisa Koenigsberg, conference director and president and founder, Francis Bitonti, multidisciplinary designer and founder of Francis Bitonti 1978, was appointed Sales and Marketing Director been a featured guest on late-night talk shows such as Chelsea Lately and Icons, Iconoclasm, and Innovation Extraordinary: Icons, Iconoclasm, City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue Initiatives in Art and Culture; formerly, she served as advisor to the dean for Studio; Bitonti is ushering in a new approach to manufacturing through his of West Riding Fabrics in Leeds; and in 1983, he The Conan O’Brien Show. He has regularly appeared on America’s Next Top and Innovation, Initiatives in Art (between 34th and 35th Streets). arts initiatives, and director, Programs in the Arts and adjunct professor of innovative use of computational design techniques, smart materials, and moved into the retail sector, and back to Scotland, Model, VH1, Full Frontal Fashion and Bravo. Doonan has won many awards and Culture’s 15th New York arts, NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies. She established the emerging manufacturing technologies aimed at transforming mass as design and marketing director of The Edinburgh including the CFDA Award. In 2009, he was invited by President and Mrs. th series of fashion conferences which explores fashion, materials, and process. production, a vision he has applied to disciplines ranging from architecture to Woolen Mill. In 1990, Campbell moved back to Obama to decorate the White House for the holidays. In 2010, Simon was 15 Annual New York Fashion Conference Fashion Conference. 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Continental breakfast and book signing Former positions include: assistant director for project funding, Museum of product design to fashion. After creating a 3D-printed bike rack prototype for Yorkshire as design, sales and marketing director for commissioned by Target to design the season’s Halloween costumes. He lives the City of New York; executive assistant, Office of the President, American the New York City Department of Transportation, Bitonti founded Francis the Parkland Group. In 2000, Campbell was in New York City with his husband, the ceramicist and designer Jonathan Thursday– Saturday, December 5 – 7, 2013 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Iconic Photography: Lee Alexander Museum of Natural History; architectural historian, New York City Landmarks Bitonti Studio in 2007, and has, since then, continued to produce novel appointed managing director of Alexander Drew, Adler and their Norwich terrier Liberace. products for clients around the world. The studio has been published in textile printers in Rochdale, and in 2002, he became 730 Fifth Avenue McQueen Through the Eye of Anne Deniau Preservation Commission; and guest curator, Worcester Art Museum and Yale Amir A. Dossal, founder and chairman, Global Partnerships Forum (GPF); University Art Gallery. Her writings have appeared in books and journals, and outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, V Magazine, Wired, and The New marketing director for The Woolmark Company in GPF works to address economic and social challenges by creating innovative, In every domain there is that which is truly exceptional, (at 57th Street) 1997 – 2010. Anne Deniau in conversation she has organized symposia and special sessions at universities, museums, York Daily News, and Bitonti’s work has been exhibited internationally in Ilkley, and in 2007 he joined the Holland & Sherry international partnerships. He is also co-initiator of the Pearl Initiative, a many institutions including the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Group as sales and marketing director. Since 2010, standing head and shoulders above the rest. This, the Bulgari, Bib necklace worn by the Italian model with Nancy Hall-Duncan. and professional organizations. CEO-led program promoting transparency and accountability in the Gulf Museum, and the 3D printed gown for fashion icon Dita Von Teese on which he has been developing a luxury brand called “The Benedetta Barzini for the September 15, 1968 Deirdre Featherstone for Featherstone Miguel Adrover, designer; born in Majorca, Spain, Adrover left school at 12 Region. Dossal is special representative of the secretary general of the extraordinary, is the subject of the 2013 New York issue of Vogue. Photo: Gian Paolo Barbieri/Vogue; Design, Platinum Peacock Tops he collaborated with designer Michael Schmidt, first shown at the Ace Hotel, Cloth of Kings.” Scheduled to launch in December International Telecommunication Union for Global Partnerships, and serves as © Condé Nast. 10:35 – 11:30 a.m. Sensational, Sustainable Scotland, a Panel to work on his family’s almond farm. In 1991, he visited New York for the first With Arabesque Pearl Drops. Photo: New York, will be featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design 2013, it will feature enhanced Harris Tweed on a commissioner of the Broadband Commission. In October 2010, he received Fashion Conference. Friday, December 6, 2013 courtesy, Platinum Guild International. time and decided to stay. He teamed up with Douglas Hobbs to launch a Discussion Celebrating Scottish Textiles. (both 2013). Bitonti holds a Masters of Architecture from Pratt, where he has luggage, furniture, shooting accessories and in clothing line, Dugg, and open Horn, a venue for experimental designers such as the Humanitarian Award from the United Nations Association of New York Malcolm Campbell, John Glen, Dougal R. Munro, also been a visiting instructor; he is now a researcher at the Digital Arts and brilliant cut diamonds platinum pendant accented with round apparel. In 2004 Malcolm was the first Scotsman to In this year’s conference, we consider iconic individuals Alexander McQueen. In the Spring of 1999, Adrover showed his first collection for his accomplishments in Partnerships to End Poverty and World Hunger. In Humanities Research Center at Pratt Institute and teaches at Rensselaer be appointed President of the Bradford Textile Wendy Murray, and Brian Wilton; Brian Duffy, moderator. of women’s clothing “Manaus-Chiapas-NYC” in New York’s Lower East Side. In Rosa, February 2011, Dossal was appointed Special Envoy to the World Youth Peace and, at the same time, the iconoclasts, those who refuse Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture. He lives New York where he runs Society. In 2006, he was awarded fellowships by the Fall 2000, his second show, “Midtown,” drew the likes of Anna Wintour, of Summit. Prior to creating the GPF and the Pearl Initiative, Dossal was the his design practice. Society of Dyers and Colourists, The Textile Institute, to be governed by received wisdom, prevailing taste, or Formal sessions take place at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 11:30 – 11:50 a.m. Break American Vogue, and Cathy Horyn, of The New York Times. In May 2000, UN’s Chief Liaison for Partnerships, forging strategic alliances with MaeVona, MaeVona, Platinum Guild International. Photo: courtesy, symbolizing Celtic infinity. and the Royal Society of Arts. He has lectured on governments, corporations, foundations, and philanthropists, all with a custom and who, in their successful commitment to the Adrover signed a partnership deal with the Pegasus Apparel Group, and his line Veronica Bulgari, oversees special projects for Bulgari; prior to assuming 365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th Streets). wool globally, from Australian farmers to industry common purpose: achieving the Millennium Development Goals. As the was sold worldwide. In 2000, he received the CFDA Perry Ellis Award for Best this role, since 1991, she held managerial positions with the company’s jewelry new and different, can themselves become iconic. 11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tech Styles: From Code and to textile design students, and believes that primary interface for the UN Foundation, Dossal attracted new investments New Designer of the Year, and was nominated for the VH1/Vogue Fashion and fragrance divisions. Ms. Bulgari is a graduate of Duke University where she to Couture. Michael Schmidt textile education is crucial for retailers and retail sales staff to re-establish of over $560 million, which supported 450 international projects for women Artisanry and artisans will figure prominently in our 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast Award for Avant-Garde Designer of the Year. In 2001, he showed his fourth, earned her BA in Art History and Political Science and she received her MA from appreciation of the versatility and outstanding value of luxury natural and children’s health, climate change, and bio-diversity. discussion, since true excellence in any applied art draws with Francis Bitonti. “Meeteast” and fifth, “Utopia,” collections, and following 9/11, the partnership the Courtauld Institute of Art in 1990. She served on the Trinity Board of Visitors fibers. He recently made a film on Harris Tweed for BBC Scotland, and two 9:15 – 9:25 a.m. Introduction. Lisa Koenigsberg. with Pegasus dissolved. In September 2002, Adrover presents “Citizen of the at Duke University (2002 – 2008) and is now on the board of Piano Outreach of Brian Duffy, founder, Duffy Management and Investment Ltd.; he started invariably from the creative and skillful fusion of art, children's books he authored on color will be published by The Society of 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. From Working Wear and Rabble World,” and the following September, he presented his first annual collection, New York, an organization providing music scholarships. She also serves on the his career as a Scottish Chartered Accountant and spent most of his life technique and precision. The fusion of art and precision Dyers and Colourists. 9.30 – 10:10 a.m. Hilarious to Historic: The Asylum: 40 Years in Fashion. Rousers to Fashion Icon: Jeans “The Surreal Real World.” In September 2004, he presented “The Americans,” board of the American Foundation for the Courtauld Institute of Art. Ms. Bulgari working in London, France, Switzerland and the US. Duffy served as CEO and is epitomized by exceptional timepieces. We will also look and gave a series of lectures at Yale University and a workshop at Helwan is active with the Carnegie Hall Notables, a group which promotes classical Christopher Collins, model; Collins has for 17 years been the brand corporate vice president of London-based Sara Lee Courtaulds, a division of Anne Deniau, Unfallen Angels, silver print Simon Doonan. and Denim, a Panel Discussion. at materials, both at new ways of using the old and at University in Cairo. In December 2004, Adrover relocated to Majorca. After music to younger audiences through the Weill Music Institute. Over the past ambassador for Ralph Lauren having been discovered and proposed of the Sara Lee Corporation, where he was responsible for approximately $1 billion © Anne Deniau. role by photographer Bruce Weber; he believes that his recognizability should Matt Baldwin, Rebecca Duval, Maurice signing with German eco-organic textile company Hess-Natur in 2007, Adrover four years, she has rekindled her love for piano playing and is currently studying in annual sales. He became group president of Ralph Lauren Europe and the how novel materials have transformed fashion. Among 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Charles James: Fashion’s be used to engender positive change in the world; after Hurricane Katrina in Malone, and Michael Morrell; Arnold J. presented an exhibition, “Hidden in Nature,” in New York in September 2008. with Grazia Laura Perigozzo. She is a collector of photography and contemporary Middle East (2003 – 2012); sales quadrupled during his tenure. The brand 2005, he worked—with the support of Katia Sherman, President of Major these materials, we will consider stones, precious metals, and traditional textiles. Color Iconoclastic Visionary. During New York Fashion Week in February 2012, he presented “Out of My art and has been involved in sponsoring several exhibits including “Piranesi as expanded throughout Europe and into new markets such as Russia and other Karr, moderator. Project Gravitas, “Indira” Dress, Italian stretch cotton and silky non- Designer” at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and “Luigi Ghirri” at Model Management—with Habitat for Humanity to help build homes for

Guild International. Diamond Ring. Gumuchian, Eastern European Countries, Turkey and the Middle East. Duffy announced his is also an important focus, and we explore it not only from the Jan Glier Reeder. compression bust with medium-control comfortable shapewear Mind.” Most iconic pieces from Adrover’s collections have been shown at or are the Aperture Foundation. Most recently, she has been a founder of the families who lost theirs in the storm; this motivated him to live through acts intention to step down from his role in Ralph Lauren in August 2011and left skirt lining. Photo: courtesy, Project Gravitas. part of the collections of museums such the V& A, The Metropolitan Museum perspective of the object, how a given color places an object or 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) and Washington Square Park Conservancy, a non-profit organization with the of kindness and love. Among Collins’s commitments is the promotion of following a transition to his successor in March 2012. The company he has of Art, the Bellevue Art Museum, and the Reina Sofia, Madrid. speaks for it, but how the choice of color reflects on and 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Break and book signings book signing mission of preserving and enhancing Washington Square Park in New York City. education in his home city of Patterson, New Jersey. After meeting Evie formed, Duffy Management and Investment Ltd., focuses on private equity Carousel Platinum and Ruediger Albers, president and general manager WEMPE, US; in 1988, Evangelou, he determined that he wanted to support Fashion 4 Development backed investments in fashion and luxury brands with global potential. In classic bottle. Illustration: Kate Schelter. Bulgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert—

Photo: courtesy, Platinum Chandler Burr, journalist, author, and curator of olfactory art; Burr expresses the artistic vision of the maker. Last, we will address Albers, a trained master watchmaker transferred from Wempe Germany to 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert created The New York Times perfume critic’s position and occupied it from (F4D) and its goals of promoting women's empowerment, sustainable living, 2009, he became a member of GlobalScot, an international business network how fashion photography and film convey to us the objects they 2:30 – 3:10 p.m. Fashion 4 Development: Giving New York in an effort to train the City’s Wempe sales professionals on the 2006 – 2010, and his column, “Scent Notes” appeared first in T, the Times’ and the UN Millennium Goals; from their initial meeting, the idea that Collins of over 850 senior influential business leaders who are committed to – The State of the Art. Back Is the New Luxury. intricacies of complicated watches. After the company relocated to its capture and, at the same, time, how they reflect and embody the style magazine, and later on the Times’ blog. In 2010, Burr left the Times to would initiate the formation of a League of Gentlemen (L.O.G.) which would generating opportunities for Scotland. He is also professor of Luxury Markets On the occasion of its 20th current location at the ground floor of the Hotel Peninsula at Fifth Avenue Jeanine Ballone, Chris Collins, and found the world’s first department of olfactory art at the Museum of Arts gather the most influential and powerful men around the world from all at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), and he made his inaugural conventions of a particular era and speak to the sensibility of the and 55th Street, Albers at age 28 took over the store’s management and has anniversary, a discussion of Amir A. Dessal, in conversation with and Design in New York; his first exhibition was “The Art of Scent: 1889 – different cultures to support F4D’s efforts and goals, among them clean presentation in London and Glasgow in February 2012. GCU awarded him an photographer or filmmaker. since created one of the most respected watch and jewelry stores in the the inside story of how this 2011” (November 2012 – March 2013). In 2003, Burr published The water, proper sanitation, sustainable living. The L.O.G. is an awareness honorary doctorate in 2013 A judge on the Scottish fashion awards for the Evie Evangelou. world offering the finest brands with impeccable service and European flair. Emperor of Scent, recounting French-Italian scientist Luca Turin’s creation campaign under of the umbrella F4D which promotes wellness, and past three years, he has also been a non-executive director of Glasgow Celtic now iconic scent—which Under his stewardship, Wempe New York has developed into the strongest We never lose sight of the question: what makes something of a theory about the mysterious functioning of the sense of smell. The sustainable living using the voice of fashion, entertainment and beauty. The FC since 2008. Movado, sapphire crystal, Swiss quartz movement. gold-toned signature dot, black calfskin strap stainless steel case, round silver soleil dial with launched Bulgari Parfums— 3:15 – 3:55 p.m. Project Gravitas: performer of the 31 international Wempe locations which can be found New Yorker then proposed that Burr follow the creation of a perfume, and men chosen to be in the League can then create their own Leagues in their Rebecca Duval, vice president equity analyst for the retail sector, BlueFin “extraordinary” and address the paradox that sometimes that throughout major cities in Europe and in Beijing. Wempe has been a family- came to be. Chandler Burr Reconceptualizing the Little in 2005 published Burr’s story of a year spent with perfumer Jean-Claude respective countries, so the L.O.G.’s presence can grow exponentially around Research Partners; prior to joining BlueFin in February 2012, Rebecca worked

which most distinctive and valuable is not the most costly. Movado TC , owned company for over 135 years and prides itself on educating their and Veronica Bulgari. Black Dress – Every Woman 100-Year-Old Nottingham Lace Loom in Action at MYB Textiles. Ellena of Hermès as Ellena created, in Paris and Grasse, the perfume Un the world, promoting global health and wellness. for 16 years in the fashion retail apparel industry. She began her career in book jacket design by Keeenan; “The Asylum”; book jacket design by Keeenan; Cover for Simon Doonan’s, / Getty Images; straight jacket images: mannequin by Gabrielle Revere Blue Rider Press. Photo: courtesy, / Getty Images. jacket by Gandee Vasan Photo: Reuben Paris, 2012. customers, ensuring that every visit will turn into a memorable experience. Secure in Her Polished and Jardin sur le Nil. Burr’s next book, The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Anne Deniau, artist who has been an international presence in film and New York working for a small line, Kiki and Pooky, where she took on many The Lena and Louis Minkoff Foundation and Glasgow Matt Baldwin, founder and designer, Baldwin Denim and Collection; a Perfume Industry in Paris & New York (2008), extends Ellena’s story. A photography since 1996; a graduate of the Ecole nationale des ponts et roles including pattern making, sample sewing, material R&D, and showroom 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) and book signings Personalized Style. Lisa Sun. of Miguel Adrover, 2010, 2010.358a–d. Photo: Dan Lecca; courtesy, Miguel Adrover. metal, Length at CB: 46 1/2 in. (118.1 cm). Now in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift Miguel Adrover, Trench as seen in the Fall 2000 / 2001 Coat, “Midtown” Show,

Caledonian University are gratefully acknowledged for their 40 mm yellow gold-plated Kansas City-based clothing and lifestyle brand, founded on modern design, graduate of Principia College and the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced chaussées in Paris she moved in the 1990s first to Tokyo, where she worked sales. She then went on to work for Elie Tahari and Chaiken Clothing where quality textiles, and American manufacturing, every facet of Baldwin Denim generosity. We are deeply appreciative of the generous 1:30 – 2:10 p.m. Extraordinary Metal: Platinum Past and Present. Jack Ogden. International Studies (SAIS) at The Johns Hopkins University, he began his for Givenchy and Cartier, publishing portraits and fashion shoots in the she worked in fabric, and color research and development. She has also 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Inside from the Outside: and Collection is deliberate—from the tailored proportions to the fabrics and journalism career in 1987 as a stringer for The Christian Science Monitor, Japanese magazines Hi-Fashion, Elle, Marie Claire, Spur, and La Seine and served senior roles in material R&D, product development, denim support from Bulgari. Perspectives on the materials, to the colors and washes to the white rivet detail. Each piece is an later becoming a contributing editor to U.S. News and World Report. His shooting portraits of several National Living Treasures from the textile world. development, and denim production at Anchor Blue and BCBG Maxazria. Her 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. White Light: Contemporary Platinum, a Panel Discussion. Deirdre Extraordinary. Miguel Adrover. element in the overall Baldwin story, and that story is one of timeless 1993 cover story for The Atlantic, “Homosexuality and Biology,” was the In 1997, she moved to London, receiving a master’s degree in photography last position before making the transition to equity analyst was director of We also express our sincere thanks to The Kay Unger Family Featherstone, Maeve Gillies, and Patricia modernism. Matt Baldwin, named one of GQ’s menswear designers of the basis for his first book, A Separate Creation: The Search for the Biological from Central Saint Martins. She alternated portraiture with fashion shoots sourcing/production at Talbots. Duval has a passion for fashion apparel Foundation, Platinum Guild International, Project Gravitas, Gumuchian; Jack Ogden, moderator. Scotland. of Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Duich in the West Highlands of Young Couple Attired for a Highland Wedding Bask in the Glory year in 2013, founded the brand in 2009 out of an unmet need in the Origins of Sexual Orientation (1996). published in British Vogue, Dazed & Confused, id, The Face, Style / The business and spent many years doing fabric and denim wash development. marketplace for an American-made denim brand with a modern design Maximilian Büsser, founder MB&F; after graduating from university in Tmes, Arena, and the Independent, and in 1997, she began shooting With a BS in Fashion Retail Merchandising and Design from Ohio University, Scottish Development International, Wempe, and to anonymous Duval is thrilled with her new position as an equity analyst since it allows her Photo: courtesy, Lochcarron of Scotland. aesthetic using ultra-premium Japanese and American selvage denim. While Lausanne with a Masters degree in Micro-Technology Engineering, Büsser's portraits for The Times. She also developed a close relationship with Lee donors for their financial support, as well as to Fifth and Pacific for matching funds. 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Break and book signing to dissect her favorite passion—fashion! the brand has evolved with the introduction of a women’s line in 2013, love for high-end horology was strongly underscored by his first employer, Alexander McQueen, resulting in privileged access to him and his work, and Baldwin Denim and Collection remains rooted in quality tailoring, durability, the creation of over 30,000 silver photographs taken over 13 years. In 2001, Evie Evangelou, president and founder, Fashion 4 Development (F4D); she 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Jaeger-LeCoultre, where he spent seven years in their senior management We are deeply grateful to Holland & Sherry, MYB Textiles, Alex Begg & Company, Perfect Timing: Masterpieces of and a modern aesthetic. Baldwin started with three men’s fits with team during an exciting period of change and growth. Thereafter, at the age she moved to Paris. Much of Deniau’s work has been in collaboration with created F4D’s global platform, awareness campaign, and the First Ladies & Kara Ross LLC, and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers for their support. Contemporary Horology. Ruediger production runs as small as 70 units. Today, the Baldwin collection, which is of 31, Büsser was appointed managing director of Harry Winston Rare individual artists or institutions, among them the Opéra de Paris, the Salle Fashion initiative, which were inspired by her career in international cultural Albers, Maximilian Büsser, Efraim Grinberg, cut and sewn in the USA, is made up of men’s and women’s shirts, pants, Timepieces in 1998; during his seven-year tenure, he transformed the Pleyel, and New York’s Metropolitan Opera. She recently released her fourth diplomacy and relations with an emphasis on entertainment, arts, fashion, denim and accessories sold to the top specialty stores worldwide and at two book, a collection of silver photographs taken during her time with McQueen, and Ulrich Wohn; Roberta Naas, moderator. company into a well respected haute horlogerie brand. Working with talented beauty, travel and tourism, and trade development. Evangelou has extensive recently opened flagship stores in Kansas City. Baldwin’s growth has been independent watchmakers on the innovative and revolutionary Opus series of Love Looks Not with the Eyes, to wide acclaim. She previously authored experience working to create better understanding of global cultures, having fueled by its approachability, functional design, and attention to detail, and timepieces gave him greatest satisfaction and planted the seed for three books: Nicolas Le Riche (2008), Mirame (2009), and 24 hours in a served as interim Deputy Secretary General for the World Federation of the 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. The Main Event: Icons, Iconoclasm, inclusiveness, which involves making customers feel part of the brand. developing that concept further still. In 2005 Büsser resigned from Harry man’s life (2011), the last of which was accompanied by a film with music by United Nations at UN headquarters in New York City and cooperated with and Innovation in Fashion and Jeanine Ballone, senior director, research and innovation, PVH Corporation, Winston to form his creative ideal: MB&F. With his new company, Büsser has Michael Nyman (2012). Deniau also worked closely with Christian Lacroix on more than 100 UN member states/countries. She writes for the style section Accessories Design. Kathryn Fortunato, and president and founder, Zero to Hero Foundation; an avid and native New complete creative liberty to pursue his passion for working with the most La Source (2012), a compilation of about 100 of her photographs. of the Huffington Post and has been the face of and international cotton/synthetic, leather, Brooke Jaffe, Selima Salaun, and Robert Yorker, Ballone attended New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and talented independent horological professionals. Together they are not simply Simon Doonan, creative ambassador − Barneys New York, and writer, spokesmodel for beauty and fashion enterprises and is currently represented the American College London. She remains deeply engaged within the fashion pushing the limits of horology but creating a totally different dimension, bon-vivant, window dresser, fashion commentator; Doonan, who has worked by Major Models. She is the Global Goodwill Ambassador for Women 4 Verdi; Frank Zambrelli, moderator. industry and acts as a mentor to many young and aspiring fashion industry watches that are horological machines. in fashion for over 35 years, has written six books: Confessions of a Window Empowerment, a foundation whose mission is to further the full participation of girls and women globally through their economic and social up-and-comers. She has a deep and rich history in global sourcing and supply Malcolm Campbell, textile designer and weaver; Campbell began his Dresser (1998), Wacky Chicks (2005), a memoir entitled Beautiful People empowerment. For their work on F4D, she, along with Franca Sozzani, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Kilt it Up: An evening celebrating chain functionality garnered from industry roles in Africa, Asia, Europe, South career in the textile industry in 1970 as apprentice weaver and designer for (2009), and tongue-in-cheek style guides Eccentric Glamour (2008) and Gay received Fashion Group International’s 2013 Humanitarian Award. Scottish culture and textiles and Central America. Jeanine developed Zero to Hero Foundation in an effort A&J Macnab of Haddington in Scotland. He attended the Scottish College of Men Don’t Get Fat (2012). His latest book is THE ASYLUM, a collage of Holland & Sherry Bespoke Williamsburg Garment Center. Hope Street: Made in USA. to highlight the ever-present issues concerning women and children’s roles in Textiles in Galashiels as part of a work/study program, and in 1975 was couture reminiscences …. and hysteria. He has written regularly for The Deirdre Featherstone, jeweler and founder, Featherstone Design; the Photo: Williamsburg Garment Center. New York Observer and The Daily Beast, and currently writes a column for company, based in New York City’s Tribeca, caters to a private clientele 209 Elizabeth Street the global sourcing economy. She brings her extensive background and talent awarded the City & Guilds of London Institute certificate in Textile Design to Zero to Hero to provide a glimmer of hope to people who otherwise would and Colour, and Business Management. That year, Malcolm moved to Slate entitled “Notes from the Fashion Apocalypse.” A TV comedy series based expecting the very best in fine jewelry. Created from platinum, 18k gold, and not have an opportunity to succeed. Yorkshire as assistant designer with Hirst & Mallinson of Huddersfield; in on Beautiful People has aired in the UK, the US, and Australia. Doonan has the finest gemstones available, Deirdre Featherstone’s unique collection is

IACFashion_2013_PRINT2.indd 1 11/4/13 3:04 PM ExtraOrdinary Thursday, December 5, 2013 Saturday, December 7, 2013 Presenters 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Private reception in celebration of Formal sessions take place at The Graduate Center, Lisa Koenigsberg, conference director and president and founder, Francis Bitonti, multidisciplinary designer and founder of Francis Bitonti 1978, was appointed Sales and Marketing Director been a featured guest on late-night talk shows such as Chelsea Lately and Icons, Iconoclasm, and Innovation Extraordinary: Icons, Iconoclasm, City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue Initiatives in Art and Culture; formerly, she served as advisor to the dean for Studio; Bitonti is ushering in a new approach to manufacturing through his of West Riding Fabrics in Leeds; and in 1983, he The Conan O’Brien Show. He has regularly appeared on America’s Next Top and Innovation, Initiatives in Art (between 34th and 35th Streets). arts initiatives, and director, Programs in the Arts and adjunct professor of innovative use of computational design techniques, smart materials, and moved into the retail sector, and back to Scotland, Model, VH1, Full Frontal Fashion and Bravo. Doonan has won many awards and Culture’s 15th New York arts, NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies. She established the emerging manufacturing technologies aimed at transforming mass as design and marketing director of The Edinburgh including the CFDA Award. In 2009, he was invited by President and Mrs. th series of fashion conferences which explores fashion, materials, and process. production, a vision he has applied to disciplines ranging from architecture to Woolen Mill. In 1990, Campbell moved back to Obama to decorate the White House for the holidays. In 2010, Simon was 15 Annual New York Fashion Conference Fashion Conference. 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Continental breakfast and book signing Former positions include: assistant director for project funding, Museum of product design to fashion. After creating a 3D-printed bike rack prototype for Yorkshire as design, sales and marketing director for commissioned by Target to design the season’s Halloween costumes. He lives the City of New York; executive assistant, Office of the President, American the New York City Department of Transportation, Bitonti founded Francis the Parkland Group. In 2000, Campbell was in New York City with his husband, the ceramicist and designer Jonathan Thursday– Saturday, December 5 – 7, 2013 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Iconic Photography: Lee Alexander Museum of Natural History; architectural historian, New York City Landmarks Bitonti Studio in 2007, and has, since then, continued to produce novel appointed managing director of Alexander Drew, Adler and their Norwich terrier Liberace. products for clients around the world. The studio has been published in textile printers in Rochdale, and in 2002, he became 730 Fifth Avenue McQueen Through the Eye of Anne Deniau Preservation Commission; and guest curator, Worcester Art Museum and Yale Amir A. Dossal, founder and chairman, Global Partnerships Forum (GPF); University Art Gallery. Her writings have appeared in books and journals, and outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, V Magazine, Wired, and The New marketing director for The Woolmark Company in GPF works to address economic and social challenges by creating innovative, In every domain there is that which is truly exceptional, (at 57th Street) 1997 – 2010. Anne Deniau in conversation she has organized symposia and special sessions at universities, museums, York Daily News, and Bitonti’s work has been exhibited internationally in Ilkley, and in 2007 he joined the Holland & Sherry international partnerships. He is also co-initiator of the Pearl Initiative, a many institutions including the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Group as sales and marketing director. Since 2010, standing head and shoulders above the rest. This, the Bulgari, Bib necklace worn by the Italian model with Nancy Hall-Duncan. and professional organizations. CEO-led program promoting transparency and accountability in the Gulf Museum, and the 3D printed gown for fashion icon Dita Von Teese on which he has been developing a luxury brand called “The Benedetta Barzini for the September 15, 1968 Deirdre Featherstone for Featherstone Miguel Adrover, designer; born in Majorca, Spain, Adrover left school at 12 Region. Dossal is special representative of the secretary general of the extraordinary, is the subject of the 2013 New York issue of Vogue. Photo: Gian Paolo Barbieri/Vogue; Design, Platinum Peacock Tops he collaborated with designer Michael Schmidt, first shown at the Ace Hotel, Cloth of Kings.” Scheduled to launch in December International Telecommunication Union for Global Partnerships, and serves as © Condé Nast. 10:35 – 11:30 a.m. Sensational, Sustainable Scotland, a Panel to work on his family’s almond farm. In 1991, he visited New York for the first With Arabesque Pearl Drops. Photo: New York, will be featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design 2013, it will feature enhanced Harris Tweed on a commissioner of the Broadband Commission. In October 2010, he received Fashion Conference. Friday, December 6, 2013 courtesy, Platinum Guild International. time and decided to stay. He teamed up with Douglas Hobbs to launch a Discussion Celebrating Scottish Textiles. (both 2013). Bitonti holds a Masters of Architecture from Pratt, where he has luggage, furniture, shooting accessories and in clothing line, Dugg, and open Horn, a venue for experimental designers such as the Humanitarian Award from the United Nations Association of New York Malcolm Campbell, John Glen, Dougal R. Munro, also been a visiting instructor; he is now a researcher at the Digital Arts and brilliant cut diamonds platinum pendant accented with round apparel. In 2004 Malcolm was the first Scotsman to In this year’s conference, we consider iconic individuals Alexander McQueen. In the Spring of 1999, Adrover showed his first collection for his accomplishments in Partnerships to End Poverty and World Hunger. In Humanities Research Center at Pratt Institute and teaches at Rensselaer be appointed President of the Bradford Textile Wendy Murray, and Brian Wilton; Brian Duffy, moderator. of women’s clothing “Manaus-Chiapas-NYC” in New York’s Lower East Side. In Rosa, February 2011, Dossal was appointed Special Envoy to the World Youth Peace and, at the same time, the iconoclasts, those who refuse Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture. He lives New York where he runs Society. In 2006, he was awarded fellowships by the Fall 2000, his second show, “Midtown,” drew the likes of Anna Wintour, of Summit. Prior to creating the GPF and the Pearl Initiative, Dossal was the his design practice. Society of Dyers and Colourists, The Textile Institute, to be governed by received wisdom, prevailing taste, or Formal sessions take place at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 11:30 – 11:50 a.m. Break American Vogue, and Cathy Horyn, of The New York Times. In May 2000, UN’s Chief Liaison for Partnerships, forging strategic alliances with MaeVona, MaeVona, Platinum Guild International. Photo: courtesy, symbolizing Celtic infinity. and the Royal Society of Arts. He has lectured on governments, corporations, foundations, and philanthropists, all with a custom and who, in their successful commitment to the Adrover signed a partnership deal with the Pegasus Apparel Group, and his line Veronica Bulgari, oversees special projects for Bulgari; prior to assuming 365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th Streets). wool globally, from Australian farmers to industry common purpose: achieving the Millennium Development Goals. As the was sold worldwide. In 2000, he received the CFDA Perry Ellis Award for Best this role, since 1991, she held managerial positions with the company’s jewelry new and different, can themselves become iconic. 11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tech Styles: From Code and to textile design students, and believes that primary interface for the UN Foundation, Dossal attracted new investments New Designer of the Year, and was nominated for the VH1/Vogue Fashion and fragrance divisions. Ms. Bulgari is a graduate of Duke University where she to Couture. Michael Schmidt textile education is crucial for retailers and retail sales staff to re-establish of over $560 million, which supported 450 international projects for women Artisanry and artisans will figure prominently in our 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast Award for Avant-Garde Designer of the Year. In 2001, he showed his fourth, earned her BA in Art History and Political Science and she received her MA from appreciation of the versatility and outstanding value of luxury natural and children’s health, climate change, and bio-diversity. discussion, since true excellence in any applied art draws with Francis Bitonti. “Meeteast” and fifth, “Utopia,” collections, and following 9/11, the partnership the Courtauld Institute of Art in 1990. She served on the Trinity Board of Visitors fibers. He recently made a film on Harris Tweed for BBC Scotland, and two 9:15 – 9:25 a.m. Introduction. Lisa Koenigsberg. with Pegasus dissolved. In September 2002, Adrover presents “Citizen of the at Duke University (2002 – 2008) and is now on the board of Piano Outreach of Brian Duffy, founder, Duffy Management and Investment Ltd.; he started invariably from the creative and skillful fusion of art, children's books he authored on color will be published by The Society of 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. From Working Wear and Rabble World,” and the following September, he presented his first annual collection, New York, an organization providing music scholarships. She also serves on the his career as a Scottish Chartered Accountant and spent most of his life technique and precision. The fusion of art and precision Dyers and Colourists. 9.30 – 10:10 a.m. Hilarious to Historic: The Asylum: 40 Years in Fashion. Rousers to Fashion Icon: Jeans “The Surreal Real World.” In September 2004, he presented “The Americans,” board of the American Foundation for the Courtauld Institute of Art. Ms. Bulgari working in London, France, Switzerland and the US. Duffy served as CEO and is epitomized by exceptional timepieces. We will also look and gave a series of lectures at Yale University and a workshop at Helwan is active with the Carnegie Hall Notables, a group which promotes classical Christopher Collins, model; Collins has for 17 years been the brand corporate vice president of London-based Sara Lee Courtaulds, a division of Anne Deniau, Unfallen Angels, silver print Simon Doonan. and Denim, a Panel Discussion. at materials, both at new ways of using the old and at University in Cairo. In December 2004, Adrover relocated to Majorca. After music to younger audiences through the Weill Music Institute. Over the past ambassador for Ralph Lauren having been discovered and proposed of the Sara Lee Corporation, where he was responsible for approximately $1 billion © Anne Deniau. role by photographer Bruce Weber; he believes that his recognizability should Matt Baldwin, Rebecca Duval, Maurice signing with German eco-organic textile company Hess-Natur in 2007, Adrover four years, she has rekindled her love for piano playing and is currently studying in annual sales. He became group president of Ralph Lauren Europe and the how novel materials have transformed fashion. Among 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Charles James: Fashion’s be used to engender positive change in the world; after Hurricane Katrina in Malone, and Michael Morrell; Arnold J. presented an exhibition, “Hidden in Nature,” in New York in September 2008. with Grazia Laura Perigozzo. She is a collector of photography and contemporary Middle East (2003 – 2012); sales quadrupled during his tenure. The brand 2005, he worked—with the support of Katia Sherman, President of Major these materials, we will consider stones, precious metals, and traditional textiles. Color Iconoclastic Visionary. During New York Fashion Week in February 2012, he presented “Out of My art and has been involved in sponsoring several exhibits including “Piranesi as expanded throughout Europe and into new markets such as Russia and other Karr, moderator. Project Gravitas, “Indira” Dress, Italian stretch cotton and silky non- Designer” at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and “Luigi Ghirri” at Model Management—with Habitat for Humanity to help build homes for

Guild International. Diamond Ring. Gumuchian, Eastern European Countries, Turkey and the Middle East. Duffy announced his is also an important focus, and we explore it not only from the Jan Glier Reeder. compression bust with medium-control comfortable shapewear Mind.” Most iconic pieces from Adrover’s collections have been shown at or are the Aperture Foundation. Most recently, she has been a founder of the families who lost theirs in the storm; this motivated him to live through acts intention to step down from his role in Ralph Lauren in August 2011and left skirt lining. Photo: courtesy, Project Gravitas. part of the collections of museums such the V& A, The Metropolitan Museum perspective of the object, how a given color places an object or 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) and Washington Square Park Conservancy, a non-profit organization with the of kindness and love. Among Collins’s commitments is the promotion of following a transition to his successor in March 2012. The company he has of Art, the Bellevue Art Museum, and the Reina Sofia, Madrid. speaks for it, but how the choice of color reflects on and 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Break and book signings book signing mission of preserving and enhancing Washington Square Park in New York City. education in his home city of Patterson, New Jersey. After meeting Evie formed, Duffy Management and Investment Ltd., focuses on private equity Carousel Platinum and Ruediger Albers, president and general manager WEMPE, US; in 1988, Evangelou, he determined that he wanted to support Fashion 4 Development backed investments in fashion and luxury brands with global potential. In classic bottle. Illustration: Kate Schelter. Bulgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert—

Photo: courtesy, Platinum Chandler Burr, journalist, author, and curator of olfactory art; Burr expresses the artistic vision of the maker. Last, we will address Albers, a trained master watchmaker transferred from Wempe Germany to 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert created The New York Times perfume critic’s position and occupied it from (F4D) and its goals of promoting women's empowerment, sustainable living, 2009, he became a member of GlobalScot, an international business network how fashion photography and film convey to us the objects they 2:30 – 3:10 p.m. Fashion 4 Development: Giving New York in an effort to train the City’s Wempe sales professionals on the 2006 – 2010, and his column, “Scent Notes” appeared first in T, the Times’ and the UN Millennium Goals; from their initial meeting, the idea that Collins of over 850 senior influential business leaders who are committed to – The State of the Art. Back Is the New Luxury. intricacies of complicated watches. After the company relocated to its capture and, at the same, time, how they reflect and embody the style magazine, and later on the Times’ blog. In 2010, Burr left the Times to would initiate the formation of a League of Gentlemen (L.O.G.) which would generating opportunities for Scotland. He is also professor of Luxury Markets On the occasion of its 20th current location at the ground floor of the Hotel Peninsula at Fifth Avenue Jeanine Ballone, Chris Collins, and found the world’s first department of olfactory art at the Museum of Arts gather the most influential and powerful men around the world from all at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), and he made his inaugural conventions of a particular era and speak to the sensibility of the and 55th Street, Albers at age 28 took over the store’s management and has anniversary, a discussion of Amir A. Dessal, in conversation with and Design in New York; his first exhibition was “The Art of Scent: 1889 – different cultures to support F4D’s efforts and goals, among them clean presentation in London and Glasgow in February 2012. GCU awarded him an photographer or filmmaker. since created one of the most respected watch and jewelry stores in the the inside story of how this 2011” (November 2012 – March 2013). In 2003, Burr published The water, proper sanitation, sustainable living. The L.O.G. is an awareness honorary doctorate in 2013 A judge on the Scottish fashion awards for the Evie Evangelou. world offering the finest brands with impeccable service and European flair. Emperor of Scent, recounting French-Italian scientist Luca Turin’s creation campaign under of the umbrella F4D which promotes wellness, and past three years, he has also been a non-executive director of Glasgow Celtic now iconic scent—which Under his stewardship, Wempe New York has developed into the strongest We never lose sight of the question: what makes something of a theory about the mysterious functioning of the sense of smell. The sustainable living using the voice of fashion, entertainment and beauty. The FC since 2008. Movado, sapphire crystal, Swiss quartz movement. gold-toned signature dot, black calfskin strap stainless steel case, round silver soleil dial with launched Bulgari Parfums— 3:15 – 3:55 p.m. Project Gravitas: performer of the 31 international Wempe locations which can be found New Yorker then proposed that Burr follow the creation of a perfume, and men chosen to be in the League can then create their own Leagues in their Rebecca Duval, vice president equity analyst for the retail sector, BlueFin “extraordinary” and address the paradox that sometimes that throughout major cities in Europe and in Beijing. Wempe has been a family- came to be. Chandler Burr Reconceptualizing the Little in 2005 published Burr’s story of a year spent with perfumer Jean-Claude respective countries, so the L.O.G.’s presence can grow exponentially around Research Partners; prior to joining BlueFin in February 2012, Rebecca worked

which most distinctive and valuable is not the most costly. Movado TC , owned company for over 135 years and prides itself on educating their and Veronica Bulgari. Black Dress – Every Woman 100-Year-Old Nottingham Lace Loom in Action at MYB Textiles. Ellena of Hermès as Ellena created, in Paris and Grasse, the perfume Un the world, promoting global health and wellness. for 16 years in the fashion retail apparel industry. She began her career in book jacket design by Keeenan; “The Asylum”; book jacket design by Keeenan; Cover for Simon Doonan’s, / Getty Images; straight jacket images: mannequin by Gabrielle Revere Blue Rider Press. Photo: courtesy, / Getty Images. jacket by Gandee Vasan Photo: Reuben Paris, 2012. customers, ensuring that every visit will turn into a memorable experience. Secure in Her Polished and Jardin sur le Nil. Burr’s next book, The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Anne Deniau, artist who has been an international presence in film and New York working for a small line, Kiki and Pooky, where she took on many The Lena and Louis Minkoff Foundation and Glasgow Matt Baldwin, founder and designer, Baldwin Denim and Collection; a Perfume Industry in Paris & New York (2008), extends Ellena’s story. A photography since 1996; a graduate of the Ecole nationale des ponts et roles including pattern making, sample sewing, material R&D, and showroom 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) and book signings Personalized Style. Lisa Sun. of Miguel Adrover, 2010, 2010.358a–d. Photo: Dan Lecca; courtesy, Miguel Adrover. metal, Length at CB: 46 1/2 in. (118.1 cm). Now in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift Miguel Adrover, Trench as seen in the Fall 2000 / 2001 Coat, “Midtown” Show,

Caledonian University are gratefully acknowledged for their 40 mm yellow gold-plated Kansas City-based clothing and lifestyle brand, founded on modern design, graduate of Principia College and the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced chaussées in Paris she moved in the 1990s first to Tokyo, where she worked sales. She then went on to work for Elie Tahari and Chaiken Clothing where quality textiles, and American manufacturing, every facet of Baldwin Denim generosity. We are deeply appreciative of the generous 1:30 – 2:10 p.m. Extraordinary Metal: Platinum Past and Present. Jack Ogden. International Studies (SAIS) at The Johns Hopkins University, he began his for Givenchy and Cartier, publishing portraits and fashion shoots in the she worked in fabric, and color research and development. She has also 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Inside from the Outside: and Collection is deliberate—from the tailored proportions to the fabrics and journalism career in 1987 as a stringer for The Christian Science Monitor, Japanese magazines Hi-Fashion, Elle, Marie Claire, Spur, and La Seine and served senior roles in material R&D, product development, denim support from Bulgari. Perspectives on the materials, to the colors and washes to the white rivet detail. Each piece is an later becoming a contributing editor to U.S. News and World Report. His shooting portraits of several National Living Treasures from the textile world. development, and denim production at Anchor Blue and BCBG Maxazria. Her 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. White Light: Contemporary Platinum, a Panel Discussion. Deirdre Extraordinary. Miguel Adrover. element in the overall Baldwin story, and that story is one of timeless 1993 cover story for The Atlantic, “Homosexuality and Biology,” was the In 1997, she moved to London, receiving a master’s degree in photography last position before making the transition to equity analyst was director of We also express our sincere thanks to The Kay Unger Family Featherstone, Maeve Gillies, and Patricia modernism. Matt Baldwin, named one of GQ’s menswear designers of the basis for his first book, A Separate Creation: The Search for the Biological from Central Saint Martins. She alternated portraiture with fashion shoots sourcing/production at Talbots. Duval has a passion for fashion apparel Foundation, Platinum Guild International, Project Gravitas, Gumuchian; Jack Ogden, moderator. Scotland. of Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Duich in the West Highlands of Young Couple Attired for a Highland Wedding Bask in the Glory year in 2013, founded the brand in 2009 out of an unmet need in the Origins of Sexual Orientation (1996). published in British Vogue, Dazed & Confused, id, The Face, Style / The business and spent many years doing fabric and denim wash development. marketplace for an American-made denim brand with a modern design Maximilian Büsser, founder MB&F; after graduating from university in Tmes, Arena, and the Independent, and in 1997, she began shooting With a BS in Fashion Retail Merchandising and Design from Ohio University, Scottish Development International, Wempe, and to anonymous Duval is thrilled with her new position as an equity analyst since it allows her Photo: courtesy, Lochcarron of Scotland. aesthetic using ultra-premium Japanese and American selvage denim. While Lausanne with a Masters degree in Micro-Technology Engineering, Büsser's portraits for The Times. She also developed a close relationship with Lee donors for their financial support, as well as to Fifth and Pacific for matching funds. 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Break and book signing to dissect her favorite passion—fashion! the brand has evolved with the introduction of a women’s line in 2013, love for high-end horology was strongly underscored by his first employer, Alexander McQueen, resulting in privileged access to him and his work, and Baldwin Denim and Collection remains rooted in quality tailoring, durability, the creation of over 30,000 silver photographs taken over 13 years. In 2001, Evie Evangelou, president and founder, Fashion 4 Development (F4D); she 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Jaeger-LeCoultre, where he spent seven years in their senior management We are deeply grateful to Holland & Sherry, MYB Textiles, Alex Begg & Company, Perfect Timing: Masterpieces of and a modern aesthetic. Baldwin started with three men’s fits with team during an exciting period of change and growth. Thereafter, at the age she moved to Paris. Much of Deniau’s work has been in collaboration with created F4D’s global platform, awareness campaign, and the First Ladies & Kara Ross LLC, and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers for their support. Contemporary Horology. Ruediger production runs as small as 70 units. Today, the Baldwin collection, which is of 31, Büsser was appointed managing director of Harry Winston Rare individual artists or institutions, among them the Opéra de Paris, the Salle Fashion initiative, which were inspired by her career in international cultural Albers, Maximilian Büsser, Efraim Grinberg, cut and sewn in the USA, is made up of men’s and women’s shirts, pants, Timepieces in 1998; during his seven-year tenure, he transformed the Pleyel, and New York’s Metropolitan Opera. She recently released her fourth diplomacy and relations with an emphasis on entertainment, arts, fashion, denim and accessories sold to the top specialty stores worldwide and at two book, a collection of silver photographs taken during her time with McQueen, and Ulrich Wohn; Roberta Naas, moderator. company into a well respected haute horlogerie brand. Working with talented beauty, travel and tourism, and trade development. Evangelou has extensive recently opened flagship stores in Kansas City. Baldwin’s growth has been independent watchmakers on the innovative and revolutionary Opus series of Love Looks Not with the Eyes, to wide acclaim. She previously authored experience working to create better understanding of global cultures, having fueled by its approachability, functional design, and attention to detail, and timepieces gave him greatest satisfaction and planted the seed for three books: Nicolas Le Riche (2008), Mirame (2009), and 24 hours in a served as interim Deputy Secretary General for the World Federation of the 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. The Main Event: Icons, Iconoclasm, inclusiveness, which involves making customers feel part of the brand. developing that concept further still. In 2005 Büsser resigned from Harry man’s life (2011), the last of which was accompanied by a film with music by United Nations at UN headquarters in New York City and cooperated with and Innovation in Fashion and Jeanine Ballone, senior director, research and innovation, PVH Corporation, Winston to form his creative ideal: MB&F. With his new company, Büsser has Michael Nyman (2012). Deniau also worked closely with Christian Lacroix on more than 100 UN member states/countries. She writes for the style section Accessories Design. Kathryn Fortunato, and president and founder, Zero to Hero Foundation; an avid and native New complete creative liberty to pursue his passion for working with the most La Source (2012), a compilation of about 100 of her photographs. of the Huffington Post and has been the face of and international cotton/synthetic, leather, Brooke Jaffe, Selima Salaun, and Robert Yorker, Ballone attended New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and talented independent horological professionals. Together they are not simply Simon Doonan, creative ambassador − Barneys New York, and writer, spokesmodel for beauty and fashion enterprises and is currently represented the American College London. She remains deeply engaged within the fashion pushing the limits of horology but creating a totally different dimension, bon-vivant, window dresser, fashion commentator; Doonan, who has worked by Major Models. She is the Global Goodwill Ambassador for Women 4 Verdi; Frank Zambrelli, moderator. industry and acts as a mentor to many young and aspiring fashion industry watches that are horological machines. in fashion for over 35 years, has written six books: Confessions of a Window Empowerment, a foundation whose mission is to further the full participation of girls and women globally through their economic and social up-and-comers. She has a deep and rich history in global sourcing and supply Malcolm Campbell, textile designer and weaver; Campbell began his Dresser (1998), Wacky Chicks (2005), a memoir entitled Beautiful People empowerment. For their work on F4D, she, along with Franca Sozzani, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Kilt it Up: An evening celebrating chain functionality garnered from industry roles in Africa, Asia, Europe, South career in the textile industry in 1970 as apprentice weaver and designer for (2009), and tongue-in-cheek style guides Eccentric Glamour (2008) and Gay received Fashion Group International’s 2013 Humanitarian Award. Scottish culture and textiles and Central America. Jeanine developed Zero to Hero Foundation in an effort A&J Macnab of Haddington in Scotland. He attended the Scottish College of Men Don’t Get Fat (2012). His latest book is THE ASYLUM, a collage of Holland & Sherry Bespoke Williamsburg Garment Center. Hope Street: Made in USA. to highlight the ever-present issues concerning women and children’s roles in Textiles in Galashiels as part of a work/study program, and in 1975 was couture reminiscences …. and hysteria. He has written regularly for The Deirdre Featherstone, jeweler and founder, Featherstone Design; the Photo: Williamsburg Garment Center. New York Observer and The Daily Beast, and currently writes a column for company, based in New York City’s Tribeca, caters to a private clientele 209 Elizabeth Street the global sourcing economy. She brings her extensive background and talent awarded the City & Guilds of London Institute certificate in Textile Design to Zero to Hero to provide a glimmer of hope to people who otherwise would and Colour, and Business Management. That year, Malcolm moved to Slate entitled “Notes from the Fashion Apocalypse.” A TV comedy series based expecting the very best in fine jewelry. Created from platinum, 18k gold, and not have an opportunity to succeed. Yorkshire as assistant designer with Hirst & Mallinson of Huddersfield; in on Beautiful People has aired in the UK, the US, and Australia. Doonan has the finest gemstones available, Deirdre Featherstone’s unique collection is

IACFashion_2013_PRINT2.indd 1 11/4/13 3:04 PM ExtraOrdinary Thursday, December 5, 2013 Saturday, December 7, 2013 Presenters 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Private reception in celebration of Formal sessions take place at The Graduate Center, Lisa Koenigsberg, conference director and president and founder, Francis Bitonti, multidisciplinary designer and founder of Francis Bitonti 1978, was appointed Sales and Marketing Director been a featured guest on late-night talk shows such as Chelsea Lately and Icons, Iconoclasm, and Innovation Extraordinary: Icons, Iconoclasm, City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue Initiatives in Art and Culture; formerly, she served as advisor to the dean for Studio; Bitonti is ushering in a new approach to manufacturing through his of West Riding Fabrics in Leeds; and in 1983, he The Conan O’Brien Show. He has regularly appeared on America’s Next Top and Innovation, Initiatives in Art (between 34th and 35th Streets). arts initiatives, and director, Programs in the Arts and adjunct professor of innovative use of computational design techniques, smart materials, and moved into the retail sector, and back to Scotland, Model, VH1, Full Frontal Fashion and Bravo. Doonan has won many awards and Culture’s 15th New York arts, NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies. She established the emerging manufacturing technologies aimed at transforming mass as design and marketing director of The Edinburgh including the CFDA Award. In 2009, he was invited by President and Mrs. th series of fashion conferences which explores fashion, materials, and process. production, a vision he has applied to disciplines ranging from architecture to Woolen Mill. In 1990, Campbell moved back to Obama to decorate the White House for the holidays. In 2010, Simon was 15 Annual New York Fashion Conference Fashion Conference. 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Continental breakfast and book signing Former positions include: assistant director for project funding, Museum of product design to fashion. After creating a 3D-printed bike rack prototype for Yorkshire as design, sales and marketing director for commissioned by Target to design the season’s Halloween costumes. He lives the City of New York; executive assistant, Office of the President, American the New York City Department of Transportation, Bitonti founded Francis the Parkland Group. In 2000, Campbell was in New York City with his husband, the ceramicist and designer Jonathan Thursday– Saturday, December 5 – 7, 2013 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Iconic Photography: Lee Alexander Museum of Natural History; architectural historian, New York City Landmarks Bitonti Studio in 2007, and has, since then, continued to produce novel appointed managing director of Alexander Drew, Adler and their Norwich terrier Liberace. products for clients around the world. The studio has been published in textile printers in Rochdale, and in 2002, he became 730 Fifth Avenue McQueen Through the Eye of Anne Deniau Preservation Commission; and guest curator, Worcester Art Museum and Yale Amir A. Dossal, founder and chairman, Global Partnerships Forum (GPF); University Art Gallery. Her writings have appeared in books and journals, and outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, V Magazine, Wired, and The New marketing director for The Woolmark Company in GPF works to address economic and social challenges by creating innovative, In every domain there is that which is truly exceptional, (at 57th Street) 1997 – 2010. Anne Deniau in conversation she has organized symposia and special sessions at universities, museums, York Daily News, and Bitonti’s work has been exhibited internationally in Ilkley, and in 2007 he joined the Holland & Sherry international partnerships. He is also co-initiator of the Pearl Initiative, a many institutions including the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Group as sales and marketing director. Since 2010, standing head and shoulders above the rest. This, the Bulgari, Bib necklace worn by the Italian model with Nancy Hall-Duncan. and professional organizations. CEO-led program promoting transparency and accountability in the Gulf Museum, and the 3D printed gown for fashion icon Dita Von Teese on which he has been developing a luxury brand called “The Benedetta Barzini for the September 15, 1968 Deirdre Featherstone for Featherstone Miguel Adrover, designer; born in Majorca, Spain, Adrover left school at 12 Region. Dossal is special representative of the secretary general of the extraordinary, is the subject of the 2013 New York issue of Vogue. Photo: Gian Paolo Barbieri/Vogue; Design, Platinum Peacock Tops he collaborated with designer Michael Schmidt, first shown at the Ace Hotel, Cloth of Kings.” Scheduled to launch in December International Telecommunication Union for Global Partnerships, and serves as © Condé Nast. 10:35 – 11:30 a.m. Sensational, Sustainable Scotland, a Panel to work on his family’s almond farm. In 1991, he visited New York for the first With Arabesque Pearl Drops. Photo: New York, will be featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design 2013, it will feature enhanced Harris Tweed on a commissioner of the Broadband Commission. In October 2010, he received Fashion Conference. Friday, December 6, 2013 courtesy, Platinum Guild International. time and decided to stay. He teamed up with Douglas Hobbs to launch a Discussion Celebrating Scottish Textiles. (both 2013). Bitonti holds a Masters of Architecture from Pratt, where he has luggage, furniture, shooting accessories and in clothing line, Dugg, and open Horn, a venue for experimental designers such as the Humanitarian Award from the United Nations Association of New York Malcolm Campbell, John Glen, Dougal R. Munro, also been a visiting instructor; he is now a researcher at the Digital Arts and brilliant cut diamonds platinum pendant accented with round apparel. In 2004 Malcolm was the first Scotsman to In this year’s conference, we consider iconic individuals Alexander McQueen. In the Spring of 1999, Adrover showed his first collection for his accomplishments in Partnerships to End Poverty and World Hunger. In Humanities Research Center at Pratt Institute and teaches at Rensselaer be appointed President of the Bradford Textile Wendy Murray, and Brian Wilton; Brian Duffy, moderator. of women’s clothing “Manaus-Chiapas-NYC” in New York’s Lower East Side. In Rosa, February 2011, Dossal was appointed Special Envoy to the World Youth Peace and, at the same time, the iconoclasts, those who refuse Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture. He lives New York where he runs Society. In 2006, he was awarded fellowships by the Fall 2000, his second show, “Midtown,” drew the likes of Anna Wintour, of Summit. Prior to creating the GPF and the Pearl Initiative, Dossal was the his design practice. Society of Dyers and Colourists, The Textile Institute, to be governed by received wisdom, prevailing taste, or Formal sessions take place at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 11:30 – 11:50 a.m. Break American Vogue, and Cathy Horyn, of The New York Times. In May 2000, UN’s Chief Liaison for Partnerships, forging strategic alliances with MaeVona, MaeVona, Platinum Guild International. Photo: courtesy, symbolizing Celtic infinity. and the Royal Society of Arts. He has lectured on governments, corporations, foundations, and philanthropists, all with a custom and who, in their successful commitment to the Adrover signed a partnership deal with the Pegasus Apparel Group, and his line Veronica Bulgari, oversees special projects for Bulgari; prior to assuming 365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th Streets). wool globally, from Australian farmers to industry common purpose: achieving the Millennium Development Goals. As the was sold worldwide. In 2000, he received the CFDA Perry Ellis Award for Best this role, since 1991, she held managerial positions with the company’s jewelry new and different, can themselves become iconic. 11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tech Styles: From Code and to textile design students, and believes that primary interface for the UN Foundation, Dossal attracted new investments New Designer of the Year, and was nominated for the VH1/Vogue Fashion and fragrance divisions. Ms. Bulgari is a graduate of Duke University where she to Couture. Michael Schmidt textile education is crucial for retailers and retail sales staff to re-establish of over $560 million, which supported 450 international projects for women Artisanry and artisans will figure prominently in our 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast Award for Avant-Garde Designer of the Year. In 2001, he showed his fourth, earned her BA in Art History and Political Science and she received her MA from appreciation of the versatility and outstanding value of luxury natural and children’s health, climate change, and bio-diversity. discussion, since true excellence in any applied art draws with Francis Bitonti. “Meeteast” and fifth, “Utopia,” collections, and following 9/11, the partnership the Courtauld Institute of Art in 1990. She served on the Trinity Board of Visitors fibers. He recently made a film on Harris Tweed for BBC Scotland, and two 9:15 – 9:25 a.m. Introduction. Lisa Koenigsberg. with Pegasus dissolved. In September 2002, Adrover presents “Citizen of the at Duke University (2002 – 2008) and is now on the board of Piano Outreach of Brian Duffy, founder, Duffy Management and Investment Ltd.; he started invariably from the creative and skillful fusion of art, children's books he authored on color will be published by The Society of 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. From Working Wear and Rabble World,” and the following September, he presented his first annual collection, New York, an organization providing music scholarships. She also serves on the his career as a Scottish Chartered Accountant and spent most of his life technique and precision. The fusion of art and precision Dyers and Colourists. 9.30 – 10:10 a.m. Hilarious to Historic: The Asylum: 40 Years in Fashion. Rousers to Fashion Icon: Jeans “The Surreal Real World.” In September 2004, he presented “The Americans,” board of the American Foundation for the Courtauld Institute of Art. Ms. Bulgari working in London, France, Switzerland and the US. Duffy served as CEO and is epitomized by exceptional timepieces. We will also look and gave a series of lectures at Yale University and a workshop at Helwan is active with the Carnegie Hall Notables, a group which promotes classical Christopher Collins, model; Collins has for 17 years been the brand corporate vice president of London-based Sara Lee Courtaulds, a division of Anne Deniau, Unfallen Angels, silver print Simon Doonan. and Denim, a Panel Discussion. at materials, both at new ways of using the old and at University in Cairo. In December 2004, Adrover relocated to Majorca. After music to younger audiences through the Weill Music Institute. Over the past ambassador for Ralph Lauren having been discovered and proposed of the Sara Lee Corporation, where he was responsible for approximately $1 billion © Anne Deniau. role by photographer Bruce Weber; he believes that his recognizability should Matt Baldwin, Rebecca Duval, Maurice signing with German eco-organic textile company Hess-Natur in 2007, Adrover four years, she has rekindled her love for piano playing and is currently studying in annual sales. He became group president of Ralph Lauren Europe and the how novel materials have transformed fashion. Among 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Charles James: Fashion’s be used to engender positive change in the world; after Hurricane Katrina in Malone, and Michael Morrell; Arnold J. presented an exhibition, “Hidden in Nature,” in New York in September 2008. with Grazia Laura Perigozzo. She is a collector of photography and contemporary Middle East (2003 – 2012); sales quadrupled during his tenure. The brand 2005, he worked—with the support of Katia Sherman, President of Major these materials, we will consider stones, precious metals, and traditional textiles. Color Iconoclastic Visionary. During New York Fashion Week in February 2012, he presented “Out of My art and has been involved in sponsoring several exhibits including “Piranesi as expanded throughout Europe and into new markets such as Russia and other Karr, moderator. Project Gravitas, “Indira” Dress, Italian stretch cotton and silky non- Designer” at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and “Luigi Ghirri” at Model Management—with Habitat for Humanity to help build homes for

Guild International. Diamond Ring. Gumuchian, Eastern European Countries, Turkey and the Middle East. Duffy announced his is also an important focus, and we explore it not only from the Jan Glier Reeder. compression bust with medium-control comfortable shapewear Mind.” Most iconic pieces from Adrover’s collections have been shown at or are the Aperture Foundation. Most recently, she has been a founder of the families who lost theirs in the storm; this motivated him to live through acts intention to step down from his role in Ralph Lauren in August 2011and left skirt lining. Photo: courtesy, Project Gravitas. part of the collections of museums such the V& A, The Metropolitan Museum perspective of the object, how a given color places an object or 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) and Washington Square Park Conservancy, a non-profit organization with the of kindness and love. Among Collins’s commitments is the promotion of following a transition to his successor in March 2012. The company he has of Art, the Bellevue Art Museum, and the Reina Sofia, Madrid. speaks for it, but how the choice of color reflects on and 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Break and book signings book signing mission of preserving and enhancing Washington Square Park in New York City. education in his home city of Patterson, New Jersey. After meeting Evie formed, Duffy Management and Investment Ltd., focuses on private equity Carousel Platinum and Ruediger Albers, president and general manager WEMPE, US; in 1988, Evangelou, he determined that he wanted to support Fashion 4 Development backed investments in fashion and luxury brands with global potential. In classic bottle. Illustration: Kate Schelter. Bulgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert—

Photo: courtesy, Platinum Chandler Burr, journalist, author, and curator of olfactory art; Burr expresses the artistic vision of the maker. Last, we will address Albers, a trained master watchmaker transferred from Wempe Germany to 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert created The New York Times perfume critic’s position and occupied it from (F4D) and its goals of promoting women's empowerment, sustainable living, 2009, he became a member of GlobalScot, an international business network how fashion photography and film convey to us the objects they 2:30 – 3:10 p.m. Fashion 4 Development: Giving New York in an effort to train the City’s Wempe sales professionals on the 2006 – 2010, and his column, “Scent Notes” appeared first in T, the Times’ and the UN Millennium Goals; from their initial meeting, the idea that Collins of over 850 senior influential business leaders who are committed to – The State of the Art. Back Is the New Luxury. intricacies of complicated watches. After the company relocated to its capture and, at the same, time, how they reflect and embody the style magazine, and later on the Times’ blog. In 2010, Burr left the Times to would initiate the formation of a League of Gentlemen (L.O.G.) which would generating opportunities for Scotland. He is also professor of Luxury Markets On the occasion of its 20th current location at the ground floor of the Hotel Peninsula at Fifth Avenue Jeanine Ballone, Chris Collins, and found the world’s first department of olfactory art at the Museum of Arts gather the most influential and powerful men around the world from all at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), and he made his inaugural conventions of a particular era and speak to the sensibility of the and 55th Street, Albers at age 28 took over the store’s management and has anniversary, a discussion of Amir A. Dessal, in conversation with and Design in New York; his first exhibition was “The Art of Scent: 1889 – different cultures to support F4D’s efforts and goals, among them clean presentation in London and Glasgow in February 2012. GCU awarded him an photographer or filmmaker. since created one of the most respected watch and jewelry stores in the the inside story of how this 2011” (November 2012 – March 2013). In 2003, Burr published The water, proper sanitation, sustainable living. The L.O.G. is an awareness honorary doctorate in 2013 A judge on the Scottish fashion awards for the Evie Evangelou. world offering the finest brands with impeccable service and European flair. Emperor of Scent, recounting French-Italian scientist Luca Turin’s creation campaign under of the umbrella F4D which promotes wellness, and past three years, he has also been a non-executive director of Glasgow Celtic now iconic scent—which Under his stewardship, Wempe New York has developed into the strongest We never lose sight of the question: what makes something of a theory about the mysterious functioning of the sense of smell. The sustainable living using the voice of fashion, entertainment and beauty. The FC since 2008. Movado, sapphire crystal, Swiss quartz movement. gold-toned signature dot, black calfskin strap stainless steel case, round silver soleil dial with launched Bulgari Parfums— 3:15 – 3:55 p.m. Project Gravitas: performer of the 31 international Wempe locations which can be found New Yorker then proposed that Burr follow the creation of a perfume, and men chosen to be in the League can then create their own Leagues in their Rebecca Duval, vice president equity analyst for the retail sector, BlueFin “extraordinary” and address the paradox that sometimes that throughout major cities in Europe and in Beijing. Wempe has been a family- came to be. Chandler Burr Reconceptualizing the Little in 2005 published Burr’s story of a year spent with perfumer Jean-Claude respective countries, so the L.O.G.’s presence can grow exponentially around Research Partners; prior to joining BlueFin in February 2012, Rebecca worked

which most distinctive and valuable is not the most costly. Movado TC , owned company for over 135 years and prides itself on educating their and Veronica Bulgari. Black Dress – Every Woman 100-Year-Old Nottingham Lace Loom in Action at MYB Textiles. Ellena of Hermès as Ellena created, in Paris and Grasse, the perfume Un the world, promoting global health and wellness. for 16 years in the fashion retail apparel industry. She began her career in book jacket design by Keeenan; “The Asylum”; book jacket design by Keeenan; Cover for Simon Doonan’s, / Getty Images; straight jacket images: mannequin by Gabrielle Revere Blue Rider Press. Photo: courtesy, / Getty Images. jacket by Gandee Vasan Photo: Reuben Paris, 2012. customers, ensuring that every visit will turn into a memorable experience. Secure in Her Polished and Jardin sur le Nil. Burr’s next book, The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Anne Deniau, artist who has been an international presence in film and New York working for a small line, Kiki and Pooky, where she took on many The Lena and Louis Minkoff Foundation and Glasgow Matt Baldwin, founder and designer, Baldwin Denim and Collection; a Perfume Industry in Paris & New York (2008), extends Ellena’s story. A photography since 1996; a graduate of the Ecole nationale des ponts et roles including pattern making, sample sewing, material R&D, and showroom 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) and book signings Personalized Style. Lisa Sun. of Miguel Adrover, 2010, 2010.358a–d. Photo: Dan Lecca; courtesy, Miguel Adrover. metal, Length at CB: 46 1/2 in. (118.1 cm). Now in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift Miguel Adrover, Trench as seen in the Fall 2000 / 2001 Coat, “Midtown” Show,

Caledonian University are gratefully acknowledged for their 40 mm yellow gold-plated Kansas City-based clothing and lifestyle brand, founded on modern design, graduate of Principia College and the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced chaussées in Paris she moved in the 1990s first to Tokyo, where she worked sales. She then went on to work for Elie Tahari and Chaiken Clothing where quality textiles, and American manufacturing, every facet of Baldwin Denim generosity. We are deeply appreciative of the generous 1:30 – 2:10 p.m. Extraordinary Metal: Platinum Past and Present. Jack Ogden. International Studies (SAIS) at The Johns Hopkins University, he began his for Givenchy and Cartier, publishing portraits and fashion shoots in the she worked in fabric, and color research and development. She has also 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Inside from the Outside: and Collection is deliberate—from the tailored proportions to the fabrics and journalism career in 1987 as a stringer for The Christian Science Monitor, Japanese magazines Hi-Fashion, Elle, Marie Claire, Spur, and La Seine and served senior roles in material R&D, product development, denim support from Bulgari. Perspectives on the materials, to the colors and washes to the white rivet detail. Each piece is an later becoming a contributing editor to U.S. News and World Report. His shooting portraits of several National Living Treasures from the textile world. development, and denim production at Anchor Blue and BCBG Maxazria. Her 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. White Light: Contemporary Platinum, a Panel Discussion. Deirdre Extraordinary. Miguel Adrover. element in the overall Baldwin story, and that story is one of timeless 1993 cover story for The Atlantic, “Homosexuality and Biology,” was the In 1997, she moved to London, receiving a master’s degree in photography last position before making the transition to equity analyst was director of We also express our sincere thanks to The Kay Unger Family Featherstone, Maeve Gillies, and Patricia modernism. Matt Baldwin, named one of GQ’s menswear designers of the basis for his first book, A Separate Creation: The Search for the Biological from Central Saint Martins. She alternated portraiture with fashion shoots sourcing/production at Talbots. Duval has a passion for fashion apparel Foundation, Platinum Guild International, Project Gravitas, Gumuchian; Jack Ogden, moderator. Scotland. of Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Duich in the West Highlands of Young Couple Attired for a Highland Wedding Bask in the Glory year in 2013, founded the brand in 2009 out of an unmet need in the Origins of Sexual Orientation (1996). published in British Vogue, Dazed & Confused, id, The Face, Style / The business and spent many years doing fabric and denim wash development. marketplace for an American-made denim brand with a modern design Maximilian Büsser, founder MB&F; after graduating from university in Tmes, Arena, and the Independent, and in 1997, she began shooting With a BS in Fashion Retail Merchandising and Design from Ohio University, Scottish Development International, Wempe, and to anonymous Duval is thrilled with her new position as an equity analyst since it allows her Photo: courtesy, Lochcarron of Scotland. aesthetic using ultra-premium Japanese and American selvage denim. While Lausanne with a Masters degree in Micro-Technology Engineering, Büsser's portraits for The Times. She also developed a close relationship with Lee donors for their financial support, as well as to Fifth and Pacific for matching funds. 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Break and book signing to dissect her favorite passion—fashion! the brand has evolved with the introduction of a women’s line in 2013, love for high-end horology was strongly underscored by his first employer, Alexander McQueen, resulting in privileged access to him and his work, and Baldwin Denim and Collection remains rooted in quality tailoring, durability, the creation of over 30,000 silver photographs taken over 13 years. In 2001, Evie Evangelou, president and founder, Fashion 4 Development (F4D); she 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Jaeger-LeCoultre, where he spent seven years in their senior management We are deeply grateful to Holland & Sherry, MYB Textiles, Alex Begg & Company, Perfect Timing: Masterpieces of and a modern aesthetic. Baldwin started with three men’s fits with team during an exciting period of change and growth. Thereafter, at the age she moved to Paris. Much of Deniau’s work has been in collaboration with created F4D’s global platform, awareness campaign, and the First Ladies & Kara Ross LLC, and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers for their support. Contemporary Horology. Ruediger production runs as small as 70 units. Today, the Baldwin collection, which is of 31, Büsser was appointed managing director of Harry Winston Rare individual artists or institutions, among them the Opéra de Paris, the Salle Fashion initiative, which were inspired by her career in international cultural Albers, Maximilian Büsser, Efraim Grinberg, cut and sewn in the USA, is made up of men’s and women’s shirts, pants, Timepieces in 1998; during his seven-year tenure, he transformed the Pleyel, and New York’s Metropolitan Opera. She recently released her fourth diplomacy and relations with an emphasis on entertainment, arts, fashion, denim and accessories sold to the top specialty stores worldwide and at two book, a collection of silver photographs taken during her time with McQueen, and Ulrich Wohn; Roberta Naas, moderator. company into a well respected haute horlogerie brand. Working with talented beauty, travel and tourism, and trade development. Evangelou has extensive recently opened flagship stores in Kansas City. Baldwin’s growth has been independent watchmakers on the innovative and revolutionary Opus series of Love Looks Not with the Eyes, to wide acclaim. She previously authored experience working to create better understanding of global cultures, having fueled by its approachability, functional design, and attention to detail, and timepieces gave him greatest satisfaction and planted the seed for three books: Nicolas Le Riche (2008), Mirame (2009), and 24 hours in a served as interim Deputy Secretary General for the World Federation of the 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. The Main Event: Icons, Iconoclasm, inclusiveness, which involves making customers feel part of the brand. developing that concept further still. In 2005 Büsser resigned from Harry man’s life (2011), the last of which was accompanied by a film with music by United Nations at UN headquarters in New York City and cooperated with and Innovation in Fashion and Jeanine Ballone, senior director, research and innovation, PVH Corporation, Winston to form his creative ideal: MB&F. With his new company, Büsser has Michael Nyman (2012). Deniau also worked closely with Christian Lacroix on more than 100 UN member states/countries. She writes for the style section Accessories Design. Kathryn Fortunato, and president and founder, Zero to Hero Foundation; an avid and native New complete creative liberty to pursue his passion for working with the most La Source (2012), a compilation of about 100 of her photographs. of the Huffington Post and has been the face of and international cotton/synthetic, leather, Brooke Jaffe, Selima Salaun, and Robert Yorker, Ballone attended New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and talented independent horological professionals. Together they are not simply Simon Doonan, creative ambassador − Barneys New York, and writer, spokesmodel for beauty and fashion enterprises and is currently represented the American College London. She remains deeply engaged within the fashion pushing the limits of horology but creating a totally different dimension, bon-vivant, window dresser, fashion commentator; Doonan, who has worked by Major Models. She is the Global Goodwill Ambassador for Women 4 Verdi; Frank Zambrelli, moderator. industry and acts as a mentor to many young and aspiring fashion industry watches that are horological machines. in fashion for over 35 years, has written six books: Confessions of a Window Empowerment, a foundation whose mission is to further the full participation of girls and women globally through their economic and social up-and-comers. She has a deep and rich history in global sourcing and supply Malcolm Campbell, textile designer and weaver; Campbell began his Dresser (1998), Wacky Chicks (2005), a memoir entitled Beautiful People empowerment. For their work on F4D, she, along with Franca Sozzani, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Kilt it Up: An evening celebrating chain functionality garnered from industry roles in Africa, Asia, Europe, South career in the textile industry in 1970 as apprentice weaver and designer for (2009), and tongue-in-cheek style guides Eccentric Glamour (2008) and Gay received Fashion Group International’s 2013 Humanitarian Award. Scottish culture and textiles and Central America. Jeanine developed Zero to Hero Foundation in an effort A&J Macnab of Haddington in Scotland. He attended the Scottish College of Men Don’t Get Fat (2012). His latest book is THE ASYLUM, a collage of Holland & Sherry Bespoke Williamsburg Garment Center. Hope Street: Made in USA. to highlight the ever-present issues concerning women and children’s roles in Textiles in Galashiels as part of a work/study program, and in 1975 was couture reminiscences …. and hysteria. He has written regularly for The Deirdre Featherstone, jeweler and founder, Featherstone Design; the Photo: Williamsburg Garment Center. New York Observer and The Daily Beast, and currently writes a column for company, based in New York City’s Tribeca, caters to a private clientele 209 Elizabeth Street the global sourcing economy. She brings her extensive background and talent awarded the City & Guilds of London Institute certificate in Textile Design to Zero to Hero to provide a glimmer of hope to people who otherwise would and Colour, and Business Management. That year, Malcolm moved to Slate entitled “Notes from the Fashion Apocalypse.” A TV comedy series based expecting the very best in fine jewelry. Created from platinum, 18k gold, and not have an opportunity to succeed. Yorkshire as assistant designer with Hirst & Mallinson of Huddersfield; in on Beautiful People has aired in the UK, the US, and Australia. Doonan has the finest gemstones available, Deirdre Featherstone’s unique collection is

IACFashion_2013_PRINT2.indd 1 11/4/13 3:04 PM ExtraOrdinary Thursday, December 5, 2013 Saturday, December 7, 2013 Presenters 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Private reception in celebration of Formal sessions take place at The Graduate Center, Lisa Koenigsberg, conference director and president and founder, Francis Bitonti, multidisciplinary designer and founder of Francis Bitonti 1978, was appointed Sales and Marketing Director been a featured guest on late-night talk shows such as Chelsea Lately and Icons, Iconoclasm, and Innovation Extraordinary: Icons, Iconoclasm, City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue Initiatives in Art and Culture; formerly, she served as advisor to the dean for Studio; Bitonti is ushering in a new approach to manufacturing through his of West Riding Fabrics in Leeds; and in 1983, he The Conan O’Brien Show. He has regularly appeared on America’s Next Top and Innovation, Initiatives in Art (between 34th and 35th Streets). arts initiatives, and director, Programs in the Arts and adjunct professor of innovative use of computational design techniques, smart materials, and moved into the retail sector, and back to Scotland, Model, VH1, Full Frontal Fashion and Bravo. Doonan has won many awards and Culture’s 15th New York arts, NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies. She established the emerging manufacturing technologies aimed at transforming mass as design and marketing director of The Edinburgh including the CFDA Award. In 2009, he was invited by President and Mrs. th series of fashion conferences which explores fashion, materials, and process. production, a vision he has applied to disciplines ranging from architecture to Woolen Mill. In 1990, Campbell moved back to Obama to decorate the White House for the holidays. In 2010, Simon was 15 Annual New York Fashion Conference Fashion Conference. 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Continental breakfast and book signing Former positions include: assistant director for project funding, Museum of product design to fashion. After creating a 3D-printed bike rack prototype for Yorkshire as design, sales and marketing director for commissioned by Target to design the season’s Halloween costumes. He lives the City of New York; executive assistant, Office of the President, American the New York City Department of Transportation, Bitonti founded Francis the Parkland Group. In 2000, Campbell was in New York City with his husband, the ceramicist and designer Jonathan Thursday– Saturday, December 5 – 7, 2013 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Iconic Photography: Lee Alexander Museum of Natural History; architectural historian, New York City Landmarks Bitonti Studio in 2007, and has, since then, continued to produce novel appointed managing director of Alexander Drew, Adler and their Norwich terrier Liberace. products for clients around the world. The studio has been published in textile printers in Rochdale, and in 2002, he became 730 Fifth Avenue McQueen Through the Eye of Anne Deniau Preservation Commission; and guest curator, Worcester Art Museum and Yale Amir A. Dossal, founder and chairman, Global Partnerships Forum (GPF); University Art Gallery. Her writings have appeared in books and journals, and outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, V Magazine, Wired, and The New marketing director for The Woolmark Company in GPF works to address economic and social challenges by creating innovative, In every domain there is that which is truly exceptional, (at 57th Street) 1997 – 2010. Anne Deniau in conversation she has organized symposia and special sessions at universities, museums, York Daily News, and Bitonti’s work has been exhibited internationally in Ilkley, and in 2007 he joined the Holland & Sherry international partnerships. He is also co-initiator of the Pearl Initiative, a many institutions including the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Group as sales and marketing director. Since 2010, standing head and shoulders above the rest. This, the Bulgari, Bib necklace worn by the Italian model with Nancy Hall-Duncan. and professional organizations. CEO-led program promoting transparency and accountability in the Gulf Museum, and the 3D printed gown for fashion icon Dita Von Teese on which he has been developing a luxury brand called “The Benedetta Barzini for the September 15, 1968 Deirdre Featherstone for Featherstone Miguel Adrover, designer; born in Majorca, Spain, Adrover left school at 12 Region. Dossal is special representative of the secretary general of the extraordinary, is the subject of the 2013 New York issue of Vogue. Photo: Gian Paolo Barbieri/Vogue; Design, Platinum Peacock Tops he collaborated with designer Michael Schmidt, first shown at the Ace Hotel, Cloth of Kings.” Scheduled to launch in December International Telecommunication Union for Global Partnerships, and serves as © Condé Nast. 10:35 – 11:30 a.m. Sensational, Sustainable Scotland, a Panel to work on his family’s almond farm. In 1991, he visited New York for the first With Arabesque Pearl Drops. Photo: New York, will be featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design 2013, it will feature enhanced Harris Tweed on a commissioner of the Broadband Commission. In October 2010, he received Fashion Conference. Friday, December 6, 2013 courtesy, Platinum Guild International. time and decided to stay. He teamed up with Douglas Hobbs to launch a Discussion Celebrating Scottish Textiles. (both 2013). Bitonti holds a Masters of Architecture from Pratt, where he has luggage, furniture, shooting accessories and in clothing line, Dugg, and open Horn, a venue for experimental designers such as the Humanitarian Award from the United Nations Association of New York Malcolm Campbell, John Glen, Dougal R. Munro, also been a visiting instructor; he is now a researcher at the Digital Arts and brilliant cut diamonds platinum pendant accented with round apparel. In 2004 Malcolm was the first Scotsman to In this year’s conference, we consider iconic individuals Alexander McQueen. In the Spring of 1999, Adrover showed his first collection for his accomplishments in Partnerships to End Poverty and World Hunger. In Humanities Research Center at Pratt Institute and teaches at Rensselaer be appointed President of the Bradford Textile Wendy Murray, and Brian Wilton; Brian Duffy, moderator. of women’s clothing “Manaus-Chiapas-NYC” in New York’s Lower East Side. In Rosa, February 2011, Dossal was appointed Special Envoy to the World Youth Peace and, at the same time, the iconoclasts, those who refuse Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture. He lives New York where he runs Society. In 2006, he was awarded fellowships by the Fall 2000, his second show, “Midtown,” drew the likes of Anna Wintour, of Summit. Prior to creating the GPF and the Pearl Initiative, Dossal was the his design practice. Society of Dyers and Colourists, The Textile Institute, to be governed by received wisdom, prevailing taste, or Formal sessions take place at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 11:30 – 11:50 a.m. Break American Vogue, and Cathy Horyn, of The New York Times. In May 2000, UN’s Chief Liaison for Partnerships, forging strategic alliances with MaeVona, MaeVona, Platinum Guild International. Photo: courtesy, symbolizing Celtic infinity. and the Royal Society of Arts. He has lectured on governments, corporations, foundations, and philanthropists, all with a custom and who, in their successful commitment to the Adrover signed a partnership deal with the Pegasus Apparel Group, and his line Veronica Bulgari, oversees special projects for Bulgari; prior to assuming 365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th Streets). wool globally, from Australian farmers to industry common purpose: achieving the Millennium Development Goals. As the was sold worldwide. In 2000, he received the CFDA Perry Ellis Award for Best this role, since 1991, she held managerial positions with the company’s jewelry new and different, can themselves become iconic. 11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tech Styles: From Code and to textile design students, and believes that primary interface for the UN Foundation, Dossal attracted new investments New Designer of the Year, and was nominated for the VH1/Vogue Fashion and fragrance divisions. Ms. Bulgari is a graduate of Duke University where she to Couture. Michael Schmidt textile education is crucial for retailers and retail sales staff to re-establish of over $560 million, which supported 450 international projects for women Artisanry and artisans will figure prominently in our 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast Award for Avant-Garde Designer of the Year. In 2001, he showed his fourth, earned her BA in Art History and Political Science and she received her MA from appreciation of the versatility and outstanding value of luxury natural and children’s health, climate change, and bio-diversity. discussion, since true excellence in any applied art draws with Francis Bitonti. “Meeteast” and fifth, “Utopia,” collections, and following 9/11, the partnership the Courtauld Institute of Art in 1990. She served on the Trinity Board of Visitors fibers. He recently made a film on Harris Tweed for BBC Scotland, and two 9:15 – 9:25 a.m. Introduction. Lisa Koenigsberg. with Pegasus dissolved. In September 2002, Adrover presents “Citizen of the at Duke University (2002 – 2008) and is now on the board of Piano Outreach of Brian Duffy, founder, Duffy Management and Investment Ltd.; he started invariably from the creative and skillful fusion of art, children's books he authored on color will be published by The Society of 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. From Working Wear and Rabble World,” and the following September, he presented his first annual collection, New York, an organization providing music scholarships. She also serves on the his career as a Scottish Chartered Accountant and spent most of his life technique and precision. The fusion of art and precision Dyers and Colourists. 9.30 – 10:10 a.m. Hilarious to Historic: The Asylum: 40 Years in Fashion. Rousers to Fashion Icon: Jeans “The Surreal Real World.” In September 2004, he presented “The Americans,” board of the American Foundation for the Courtauld Institute of Art. Ms. Bulgari working in London, France, Switzerland and the US. Duffy served as CEO and is epitomized by exceptional timepieces. We will also look and gave a series of lectures at Yale University and a workshop at Helwan is active with the Carnegie Hall Notables, a group which promotes classical Christopher Collins, model; Collins has for 17 years been the brand corporate vice president of London-based Sara Lee Courtaulds, a division of Anne Deniau, Unfallen Angels, silver print Simon Doonan. and Denim, a Panel Discussion. at materials, both at new ways of using the old and at University in Cairo. In December 2004, Adrover relocated to Majorca. After music to younger audiences through the Weill Music Institute. Over the past ambassador for Ralph Lauren having been discovered and proposed of the Sara Lee Corporation, where he was responsible for approximately $1 billion © Anne Deniau. role by photographer Bruce Weber; he believes that his recognizability should Matt Baldwin, Rebecca Duval, Maurice signing with German eco-organic textile company Hess-Natur in 2007, Adrover four years, she has rekindled her love for piano playing and is currently studying in annual sales. He became group president of Ralph Lauren Europe and the how novel materials have transformed fashion. Among 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Charles James: Fashion’s be used to engender positive change in the world; after Hurricane Katrina in Malone, and Michael Morrell; Arnold J. presented an exhibition, “Hidden in Nature,” in New York in September 2008. with Grazia Laura Perigozzo. She is a collector of photography and contemporary Middle East (2003 – 2012); sales quadrupled during his tenure. The brand 2005, he worked—with the support of Katia Sherman, President of Major these materials, we will consider stones, precious metals, and traditional textiles. Color Iconoclastic Visionary. During New York Fashion Week in February 2012, he presented “Out of My art and has been involved in sponsoring several exhibits including “Piranesi as expanded throughout Europe and into new markets such as Russia and other Karr, moderator. Project Gravitas, “Indira” Dress, Italian stretch cotton and silky non- Designer” at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and “Luigi Ghirri” at Model Management—with Habitat for Humanity to help build homes for

Guild International. Diamond Ring. Gumuchian, Eastern European Countries, Turkey and the Middle East. Duffy announced his is also an important focus, and we explore it not only from the Jan Glier Reeder. compression bust with medium-control comfortable shapewear Mind.” Most iconic pieces from Adrover’s collections have been shown at or are the Aperture Foundation. Most recently, she has been a founder of the families who lost theirs in the storm; this motivated him to live through acts intention to step down from his role in Ralph Lauren in August 2011and left skirt lining. Photo: courtesy, Project Gravitas. part of the collections of museums such the V& A, The Metropolitan Museum perspective of the object, how a given color places an object or 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) and Washington Square Park Conservancy, a non-profit organization with the of kindness and love. Among Collins’s commitments is the promotion of following a transition to his successor in March 2012. The company he has of Art, the Bellevue Art Museum, and the Reina Sofia, Madrid. speaks for it, but how the choice of color reflects on and 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Break and book signings book signing mission of preserving and enhancing Washington Square Park in New York City. education in his home city of Patterson, New Jersey. After meeting Evie formed, Duffy Management and Investment Ltd., focuses on private equity Carousel Platinum and Ruediger Albers, president and general manager WEMPE, US; in 1988, Evangelou, he determined that he wanted to support Fashion 4 Development backed investments in fashion and luxury brands with global potential. In classic bottle. Illustration: Kate Schelter. Bulgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert—

Photo: courtesy, Platinum Chandler Burr, journalist, author, and curator of olfactory art; Burr expresses the artistic vision of the maker. Last, we will address Albers, a trained master watchmaker transferred from Wempe Germany to 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert created The New York Times perfume critic’s position and occupied it from (F4D) and its goals of promoting women's empowerment, sustainable living, 2009, he became a member of GlobalScot, an international business network how fashion photography and film convey to us the objects they 2:30 – 3:10 p.m. Fashion 4 Development: Giving New York in an effort to train the City’s Wempe sales professionals on the 2006 – 2010, and his column, “Scent Notes” appeared first in T, the Times’ and the UN Millennium Goals; from their initial meeting, the idea that Collins of over 850 senior influential business leaders who are committed to – The State of the Art. Back Is the New Luxury. intricacies of complicated watches. After the company relocated to its capture and, at the same, time, how they reflect and embody the style magazine, and later on the Times’ blog. In 2010, Burr left the Times to would initiate the formation of a League of Gentlemen (L.O.G.) which would generating opportunities for Scotland. He is also professor of Luxury Markets On the occasion of its 20th current location at the ground floor of the Hotel Peninsula at Fifth Avenue Jeanine Ballone, Chris Collins, and found the world’s first department of olfactory art at the Museum of Arts gather the most influential and powerful men around the world from all at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), and he made his inaugural conventions of a particular era and speak to the sensibility of the and 55th Street, Albers at age 28 took over the store’s management and has anniversary, a discussion of Amir A. Dessal, in conversation with and Design in New York; his first exhibition was “The Art of Scent: 1889 – different cultures to support F4D’s efforts and goals, among them clean presentation in London and Glasgow in February 2012. GCU awarded him an photographer or filmmaker. since created one of the most respected watch and jewelry stores in the the inside story of how this 2011” (November 2012 – March 2013). In 2003, Burr published The water, proper sanitation, sustainable living. The L.O.G. is an awareness honorary doctorate in 2013 A judge on the Scottish fashion awards for the Evie Evangelou. world offering the finest brands with impeccable service and European flair. Emperor of Scent, recounting French-Italian scientist Luca Turin’s creation campaign under of the umbrella F4D which promotes wellness, and past three years, he has also been a non-executive director of Glasgow Celtic now iconic scent—which Under his stewardship, Wempe New York has developed into the strongest We never lose sight of the question: what makes something of a theory about the mysterious functioning of the sense of smell. The sustainable living using the voice of fashion, entertainment and beauty. The FC since 2008. Movado, sapphire crystal, Swiss quartz movement. gold-toned signature dot, black calfskin strap stainless steel case, round silver soleil dial with launched Bulgari Parfums— 3:15 – 3:55 p.m. Project Gravitas: performer of the 31 international Wempe locations which can be found New Yorker then proposed that Burr follow the creation of a perfume, and men chosen to be in the League can then create their own Leagues in their Rebecca Duval, vice president equity analyst for the retail sector, BlueFin “extraordinary” and address the paradox that sometimes that throughout major cities in Europe and in Beijing. Wempe has been a family- came to be. Chandler Burr Reconceptualizing the Little in 2005 published Burr’s story of a year spent with perfumer Jean-Claude respective countries, so the L.O.G.’s presence can grow exponentially around Research Partners; prior to joining BlueFin in February 2012, Rebecca worked

which most distinctive and valuable is not the most costly. Movado TC , owned company for over 135 years and prides itself on educating their and Veronica Bulgari. Black Dress – Every Woman 100-Year-Old Nottingham Lace Loom in Action at MYB Textiles. Ellena of Hermès as Ellena created, in Paris and Grasse, the perfume Un the world, promoting global health and wellness. for 16 years in the fashion retail apparel industry. She began her career in book jacket design by Keeenan; “The Asylum”; book jacket design by Keeenan; Cover for Simon Doonan’s, / Getty Images; straight jacket images: mannequin by Gabrielle Revere Blue Rider Press. Photo: courtesy, / Getty Images. jacket by Gandee Vasan Photo: Reuben Paris, 2012. customers, ensuring that every visit will turn into a memorable experience. Secure in Her Polished and Jardin sur le Nil. Burr’s next book, The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Anne Deniau, artist who has been an international presence in film and New York working for a small line, Kiki and Pooky, where she took on many The Lena and Louis Minkoff Foundation and Glasgow Matt Baldwin, founder and designer, Baldwin Denim and Collection; a Perfume Industry in Paris & New York (2008), extends Ellena’s story. A photography since 1996; a graduate of the Ecole nationale des ponts et roles including pattern making, sample sewing, material R&D, and showroom 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) and book signings Personalized Style. Lisa Sun. of Miguel Adrover, 2010, 2010.358a–d. Photo: Dan Lecca; courtesy, Miguel Adrover. metal, Length at CB: 46 1/2 in. (118.1 cm). Now in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift Miguel Adrover, Trench as seen in the Fall 2000 / 2001 Coat, “Midtown” Show,

Caledonian University are gratefully acknowledged for their 40 mm yellow gold-plated Kansas City-based clothing and lifestyle brand, founded on modern design, graduate of Principia College and the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced chaussées in Paris she moved in the 1990s first to Tokyo, where she worked sales. She then went on to work for Elie Tahari and Chaiken Clothing where quality textiles, and American manufacturing, every facet of Baldwin Denim generosity. We are deeply appreciative of the generous 1:30 – 2:10 p.m. Extraordinary Metal: Platinum Past and Present. Jack Ogden. International Studies (SAIS) at The Johns Hopkins University, he began his for Givenchy and Cartier, publishing portraits and fashion shoots in the she worked in fabric, and color research and development. She has also 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Inside from the Outside: and Collection is deliberate—from the tailored proportions to the fabrics and journalism career in 1987 as a stringer for The Christian Science Monitor, Japanese magazines Hi-Fashion, Elle, Marie Claire, Spur, and La Seine and served senior roles in material R&D, product development, denim support from Bulgari. Perspectives on the materials, to the colors and washes to the white rivet detail. Each piece is an later becoming a contributing editor to U.S. News and World Report. His shooting portraits of several National Living Treasures from the textile world. development, and denim production at Anchor Blue and BCBG Maxazria. Her 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. White Light: Contemporary Platinum, a Panel Discussion. Deirdre Extraordinary. Miguel Adrover. element in the overall Baldwin story, and that story is one of timeless 1993 cover story for The Atlantic, “Homosexuality and Biology,” was the In 1997, she moved to London, receiving a master’s degree in photography last position before making the transition to equity analyst was director of We also express our sincere thanks to The Kay Unger Family Featherstone, Maeve Gillies, and Patricia modernism. Matt Baldwin, named one of GQ’s menswear designers of the basis for his first book, A Separate Creation: The Search for the Biological from Central Saint Martins. She alternated portraiture with fashion shoots sourcing/production at Talbots. Duval has a passion for fashion apparel Foundation, Platinum Guild International, Project Gravitas, Gumuchian; Jack Ogden, moderator. Scotland. of Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Duich in the West Highlands of Young Couple Attired for a Highland Wedding Bask in the Glory year in 2013, founded the brand in 2009 out of an unmet need in the Origins of Sexual Orientation (1996). published in British Vogue, Dazed & Confused, id, The Face, Style / The business and spent many years doing fabric and denim wash development. marketplace for an American-made denim brand with a modern design Maximilian Büsser, founder MB&F; after graduating from university in Tmes, Arena, and the Independent, and in 1997, she began shooting With a BS in Fashion Retail Merchandising and Design from Ohio University, Scottish Development International, Wempe, and to anonymous Duval is thrilled with her new position as an equity analyst since it allows her Photo: courtesy, Lochcarron of Scotland. aesthetic using ultra-premium Japanese and American selvage denim. While Lausanne with a Masters degree in Micro-Technology Engineering, Büsser's portraits for The Times. She also developed a close relationship with Lee donors for their financial support, as well as to Fifth and Pacific for matching funds. 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Break and book signing to dissect her favorite passion—fashion! the brand has evolved with the introduction of a women’s line in 2013, love for high-end horology was strongly underscored by his first employer, Alexander McQueen, resulting in privileged access to him and his work, and Baldwin Denim and Collection remains rooted in quality tailoring, durability, the creation of over 30,000 silver photographs taken over 13 years. In 2001, Evie Evangelou, president and founder, Fashion 4 Development (F4D); she 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Jaeger-LeCoultre, where he spent seven years in their senior management We are deeply grateful to Holland & Sherry, MYB Textiles, Alex Begg & Company, Perfect Timing: Masterpieces of and a modern aesthetic. Baldwin started with three men’s fits with team during an exciting period of change and growth. Thereafter, at the age she moved to Paris. Much of Deniau’s work has been in collaboration with created F4D’s global platform, awareness campaign, and the First Ladies & Kara Ross LLC, and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers for their support. Contemporary Horology. Ruediger production runs as small as 70 units. Today, the Baldwin collection, which is of 31, Büsser was appointed managing director of Harry Winston Rare individual artists or institutions, among them the Opéra de Paris, the Salle Fashion initiative, which were inspired by her career in international cultural Albers, Maximilian Büsser, Efraim Grinberg, cut and sewn in the USA, is made up of men’s and women’s shirts, pants, Timepieces in 1998; during his seven-year tenure, he transformed the Pleyel, and New York’s Metropolitan Opera. She recently released her fourth diplomacy and relations with an emphasis on entertainment, arts, fashion, denim and accessories sold to the top specialty stores worldwide and at two book, a collection of silver photographs taken during her time with McQueen, and Ulrich Wohn; Roberta Naas, moderator. company into a well respected haute horlogerie brand. Working with talented beauty, travel and tourism, and trade development. Evangelou has extensive recently opened flagship stores in Kansas City. Baldwin’s growth has been independent watchmakers on the innovative and revolutionary Opus series of Love Looks Not with the Eyes, to wide acclaim. She previously authored experience working to create better understanding of global cultures, having fueled by its approachability, functional design, and attention to detail, and timepieces gave him greatest satisfaction and planted the seed for three books: Nicolas Le Riche (2008), Mirame (2009), and 24 hours in a served as interim Deputy Secretary General for the World Federation of the 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. The Main Event: Icons, Iconoclasm, inclusiveness, which involves making customers feel part of the brand. developing that concept further still. In 2005 Büsser resigned from Harry man’s life (2011), the last of which was accompanied by a film with music by United Nations at UN headquarters in New York City and cooperated with and Innovation in Fashion and Jeanine Ballone, senior director, research and innovation, PVH Corporation, Winston to form his creative ideal: MB&F. With his new company, Büsser has Michael Nyman (2012). Deniau also worked closely with Christian Lacroix on more than 100 UN member states/countries. She writes for the style section Accessories Design. Kathryn Fortunato, and president and founder, Zero to Hero Foundation; an avid and native New complete creative liberty to pursue his passion for working with the most La Source (2012), a compilation of about 100 of her photographs. of the Huffington Post and has been the face of and international cotton/synthetic, leather, Brooke Jaffe, Selima Salaun, and Robert Yorker, Ballone attended New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and talented independent horological professionals. Together they are not simply Simon Doonan, creative ambassador − Barneys New York, and writer, spokesmodel for beauty and fashion enterprises and is currently represented the American College London. She remains deeply engaged within the fashion pushing the limits of horology but creating a totally different dimension, bon-vivant, window dresser, fashion commentator; Doonan, who has worked by Major Models. She is the Global Goodwill Ambassador for Women 4 Verdi; Frank Zambrelli, moderator. industry and acts as a mentor to many young and aspiring fashion industry watches that are horological machines. in fashion for over 35 years, has written six books: Confessions of a Window Empowerment, a foundation whose mission is to further the full participation of girls and women globally through their economic and social up-and-comers. She has a deep and rich history in global sourcing and supply Malcolm Campbell, textile designer and weaver; Campbell began his Dresser (1998), Wacky Chicks (2005), a memoir entitled Beautiful People empowerment. For their work on F4D, she, along with Franca Sozzani, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Kilt it Up: An evening celebrating chain functionality garnered from industry roles in Africa, Asia, Europe, South career in the textile industry in 1970 as apprentice weaver and designer for (2009), and tongue-in-cheek style guides Eccentric Glamour (2008) and Gay received Fashion Group International’s 2013 Humanitarian Award. Scottish culture and textiles and Central America. Jeanine developed Zero to Hero Foundation in an effort A&J Macnab of Haddington in Scotland. He attended the Scottish College of Men Don’t Get Fat (2012). His latest book is THE ASYLUM, a collage of Holland & Sherry Bespoke Williamsburg Garment Center. Hope Street: Made in USA. to highlight the ever-present issues concerning women and children’s roles in Textiles in Galashiels as part of a work/study program, and in 1975 was couture reminiscences …. and hysteria. He has written regularly for The Deirdre Featherstone, jeweler and founder, Featherstone Design; the Photo: Williamsburg Garment Center. New York Observer and The Daily Beast, and currently writes a column for company, based in New York City’s Tribeca, caters to a private clientele 209 Elizabeth Street the global sourcing economy. She brings her extensive background and talent awarded the City & Guilds of London Institute certificate in Textile Design to Zero to Hero to provide a glimmer of hope to people who otherwise would and Colour, and Business Management. That year, Malcolm moved to Slate entitled “Notes from the Fashion Apocalypse.” A TV comedy series based expecting the very best in fine jewelry. Created from platinum, 18k gold, and not have an opportunity to succeed. Yorkshire as assistant designer with Hirst & Mallinson of Huddersfield; in on Beautiful People has aired in the UK, the US, and Australia. 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Movadoisinternationallyrecognized foritscommitmentto international presence andexpandingitsworldwide wholesaledistribution owned corporate subsidiaryinChinaisaplatform forincreasing MGI’s building MGIintoaglobalenterprise.Therecent establishmentofawholly- public offeringin1993.Sincethattime,hehasbeenresponsible for Named president andCOOin1990,Grinberg oversaw theCompany’s initial Lacoste, Tommy HilfigerandScuderiaFerrari branded watchesworldwide. Movado, EBEL,Concord, ESQMovado,Coach,HUGO BOSS,JuicyCouture, world-renowned watchcompany;MGIdesigns, manufactures andmarkets Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Institution. Humanities, theClevelandFoundation,Dedalusand from theNationalEndowmentforArts, the NationalEndowmentforthe Europe, andhasreceived numerous awards for herwork,includinggrants languages. Shehasappeared onCNN,National PublicRadio,RadioFree Forgeries: TheArtofDeception. serving assalesmanagerforfiveyears andthen assalesdirector forfour. 2000. Subsequently, hewaswith MortonYoung &Borland(MYBTextiles), development manageratTheIsleMill,awoolweavingcompany, from 1997 – Clothing, animporterofoutdoorclothing;hethenservedasbusiness & marketing(1990–1994),hewastheowner(19941997)ofBFOFO educated atHeriot-Watt University from whichhereceived aBAinbusiness strategize regarding financialandbrand management. in 2010. Shealsoconsultswithotheryoungdesigners andfashionbrands to finances, press outreach, andstrategy forLizzieFortunato,whichshejoined Banking Division,Kathryn oversees thedailyoperations, includingsales, career atGoldmanSachsfocusingonriskmanagementintheInvestment Your BootsDirty”campaign.Agraduate ofDukeUniversity whostartedher runway jewelry. LizzieandKathryn are alsothecurrent facesofSorel’s “Get collaborated withSuno,VPL,JenniKayne, andMatthewWilliamsonfor most “promising accessoriesdesigners intheworld”andlinehas Fortunato JewelshastwicebeennamedbyHarper’s Bazaarasoneofthe New York City, thelineissoldtohigh-endretailers internationally. Lizzie informed bytravel, fineart,andtraditional artisanaltechniques. Produced in Kathryn’s twinsister, ElizabethFortunato.Theline’s designsare heavily known formixed-mediumstatementjewelryandleathergoodsdesignedby Lizzie FortunatoJewels;theNewYork City-basedaccessoriescompanyis Brooke Jaffe Patricia Gumuchian John Glen Kathryn Fortunato craftsmanship, create classicyetthoroughly modernfinejewelry. the jewelry, coupledwithits19th-and20th-centuryinfluencessuperior based ontheconceptofinterchangeable enhancements. Themechanicsof Nancy Hall-Duncan Efraim Grinberg Maeve Gillies ready-to-wear, Bloomingdale’s; Jaffeisresponsible forsettingthetrends, discovering emerging designers, andultimatelybringingthetopmost satisfy themostdiscerningcustomers. feminine touchandcrafted toenhanceeachwoman’s natural beautyand by Women forWomen” wascreated. Eachcollectionisdesignedwiththe better servetheAmericanmarket.From thatvision, Gumuchian’s “Designed mother anddaughters sawtheneedtocreate arichandrefined collectionto an eveningattheopera. Inspired bytheirEuropean lineage,thetrioof inspiration allaround her, from astroll intheparktoadayatbeach for styleandisinvolvedinnumerous formsofcreative expression, finding industry formore than100 years. Patricia Gumuchianhasadistinctiveeye and Patricia. TheGumuchiandynastyhasbeeninthediamondandjewelry formed in1979NewYork byAnitaGumuchianandherdaughters, Myriam groundbreaking book, extensively on20thand21st centuryfashion,art,andphotography. 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Magazine Resource Network,for15years before rejoining Fairchild as own editorialandpublicrelations servicescompany, Communications Karr, whofirst joinedFairchild’s menswearpublicationDNRin1976,ran his which hemanagedtheeditorialelementsofre-launch ofWWD.com. editor offinancialcoverage and,in2008,assenioreditor, online,apostin Fashion Mediaandothernewsorganizations, Karr hasalsoservedassenior 37 years ofcoveringthebusinesssidefashionindustryforFairchild limited availabilitybuildsbrand mystique. traffic toasingleretailer inacityofmoderate sizeincreases saleswhile area willnotcompetewithoneanotherbyselling thesameproduct. Driving selective intheinventoryitoffers toitsretailers sothatstores inanygiven intention thatthesesavingswillbepassedontothecustomer. WGCisvery lower margins andtosellitsretailers atnearfactory-direct prices, withthe to Z’s ofthebusinesshasallowedWGCtoproduce high-qualityproduct on marketing, andsellingfrom hissmallWilliamsburg apartment.KnowingtheA Malone operated asaone-mancompanyforthefirst year, designing, and “CashOnlytoTrade.” Employingauniquepost-recession businessmodel, accolades canbetraced tothebrand’s foundations:“SmallTimeOperation” Jobs ofDenim”by the founders ofHipHopfashionintheearly90s, hasbeencalledthe“Steve quality fabricsandconstructionwithclean,refined washes. Malone,oneof no outerbranding logosorlabels, Maloneisfocusedonofferingthehighest becoming anewfavoritewithdenimenthusiasts, retailers, andpress. Using tradeshows orpress, thedenimbrand hasquicklyseparated itselffrom others, in Brooklyn, NY. Launchedin2011 withoutprevious build-upthrough marketing atFITfor25years. on CNN,CNBC,andNationalPublicRadio.Healsohastaughtjournalism Roberta Naas Wendy Murray Dougal R.Munro Maurice Malone Arnold J.Karr magazine andgotherstartastheassistantaccessorieseditorat retail, andbeautyindustrieshavebeenincludedin editor in2000.Hisobservationsaboutthebusinessworkingsoffashion, striking statementinanyluxuryinteriororonthecatwalk. company’s comprehensive range ofintricately patterned fabricsmakesa designs whilemaintainingthehighestqualitystandards intheindustry. The allow MYBtosupplyquicklybothhighvolumeandsmallrunsofbespoke technological advancement,andahighlyskilledworkforce. Thesefactors production, continuousproduct developmentanddesigninnovation, brand issynonymousworldwidewithacommitmenttothehighestqualityof designs are oftenreproduced forfilmandtelevision setsworldwide.TheMYB work andcanthusdevelopdesignsspecifictoanyperiodinterior. Thearchive team hasaccesstoa110-year-old archive oforiginaldrawings anddesign knowledge ofScottishMadras, makesMYBanindustryleader. Thedesign world’s onlyNottinghamLacedesignteam;this, coupledwiththeirspecialist have usedtheirlaceandmadras fabricsintheir collections. MYBhousesthe internationally; inrecent years manyScottishandBritishfashiondesigners weaving luxurysheerfabricsfortheinteriors market bothlocallyand textiles andmarketinginhercurrent role. MYBTextiles wasfoundedin1901, in mediastudiesatStirlingUniversity, Murray combinesexpertiseinboth having received degrees inwoventextilesattheGlasgowSchoolofArtand authored fivebooks, twooncurrent watches( the-scenes accesstoplacesinhorology others wish theycouldgo.Naashas regularly interviewsindustryCEOs, breaks industrynews, andreceives behind- witnessing vastchangesandadvancesintechnology andmaterials. She taking watchcourses (disassemblingandreassembling watches)and horology from theground up,visitingwatchfactoriesaround theworld, market. Anauthorityonthewatchindustry, studyingtimepiecesand atimelyperspective.com, Naaswasthefirst womanwatcheditorintheUS nearly 30years experience;thefounderandeditor-in-chiefof of theWorld, MasterWristwatches, Arabia Scottish textiles, aheritagefrom whichheproudly emanates. passion fortheauthenticcraft, heritage,andtraditions offinewoven family’s millin1960from thewoolofhisownsheep,asevidence discerning consumers. Munro treasures fiveyards ofthecloth,woveninhis ultimately bringingahigherlevelofknowledgeandappreciation to textiles andhasbuiltstrong relationships inthecustomclothingindustry, helped toeducatehundreds ofretailers andsalespeopleaboutfinewoven context whilerespecting theimportanceoftextile heritage.Munro hasalso focus isalwaysontextileinnovationforthecontemporary commercial president since1981. Inaddition togrowing thesalesofbusiness, his representative. Heisstillwiththecompany38years later, andhasbeen textile company, basedinPeebles, ScotlandtocometheUSasasales design. Aftergraduation, Munro joinedHolland&Sherry, theluxurywoven graduating from theUniversity ofLeedswithaBAhonors intextile Company ofEdinburgh, Munro waseducatedinScotlandandEngland, Canada; bornintoafamilyinvolvedinthefinestScottishtextiles, Munro & sales oftheApparel ClothDivisionofHolland& SherryfortheUSand Shoes andJewelry;shewaspreviously theaccessorieseditorof Bloomingdale’s in2007 asfashiondirector forFashionAccessories, Handbags, New York totheinternationalrunwaysofMilanandParis. Shejoined stylish merchandise toBloomingdale’s stores nationwide,from thestreets of ), andthree onthehistoryoftimeandtimepieces( ’s “Top 50RawDenimOutRightNow.” Thereasons forsuch , award-winning , journalistinthewatchindustrywith , senioreditor, Brooklyn Magazine , salesandbusinessdevelopmentdirector, MYBTextiles; , founder, Williamsburg GarmentCompany(WGC),based , president, Holland&SherryInc.responsible forthe Women’s Wear Daily(WWD) and andisranked #11 in Masters oftheMillennium Jewels ofTime The NewYork Times Great Timepieces WWD Complex Complex and ; aveteran of InStyle InStyle Vogue. ’s financial Times of Times of ); shealso and and Pasadena MuseumofCalifornia Arthonored himwithacareer Roll HallofFameandMuseuminCleveland.Additionally, in2010 the Art’s CostumeInstitute.HisworkisonpermanentdisplayattheRockand Deborah Harrywasexhibitedin“RockStyle”atTheMetropolitan Museumof featured inmuseums:afloor-lengthgownmadeofrazor bladescreated for motion pictures, aswelloncountlessworld tours. Hisworkhasalsobeen Mathew Rolston,inbooks, onalbumcovers, inmusicvideosandmajor Ritts, Greg Gorman,StevenMeisel,Francesco Scavullo, StevenKlein,and appeared inphotographs byphotographers suchasAnnieLiebovitz,Herb collaborative relationship withdesignerJeremy Scott.Hisworkshave international luxurygoodsfirmChrome Hearts. Healsoenjoysanongoing exclusive collectionofjewelry, bags, clothing,andfurniture forthe Jackson, StevenTyler, andmanyothers. Since2001, Schmidt hasdesignedan include Madonna,Cher, Rihanna,Fergie andtheBlackEyedPeas, Janet and DesigninNewYork from mid-October2013 untilJune2014. Hisclients collaboration withFrancis BitontiandwillbeonviewattheMuseumofArts The gown,whichhasbeenseenbyoverabillionpeople,wascreated in world’s first fullyarticulated3D-printeddress designedforDitaVon Teese. known forcreating elegantyetedgyclothingandaccessories, includingthe for hisexpertisewithavarietyofinnovativematerialsandtechniques. Heis attention oftheworld’s topentertainers, stylists, photographers, anddirectors retrospective, asdidthe LosAngelesCountyMuseumofArt(LACMA). Michael Schmidt Selima Salaun Jan GlierReeder Jack Ogden distinction) from theInstituteofArtLaw. (with distinction),andtheDiplomainArtProfession LawandEthics(with from DurhamUniversity (Egyptology),theGem–AGemmologyDiploma elected FellowoftheSocietyAntiquariesLondon,hehasadoctorate remains thestandard workonearlyjewelrymaterialsandtechnology. An brands JackSpade,ClubMonacoandJ.Crew. first ofitskind.Shealsodesignscollections specialtyframes forfashion collection atBarneysNewYork in1996through herownshop-in-shop,the Bono, LivTyler, andMadonnalaunchedtheSelimabranded eyewear SoHo. Sincethen,SelimaOptiquehascrafted custom frames forthelikesof Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, the first having been established in 1993 in inspiration andmodernity. Hercollectionisoffered ineightboutiques trendsetters; combininghighfashionwitheverydayfunction,historical edgy, innovativespectaclesand sunwearthathavealoyalfollowingamong drawing inspiration from theraw energy ofNewYork. SelimaOptiqueoffers Tokyo forthebrand, Salaunoptedinsteadtocreate herownluxurybrand, her toNewYork CitytomanagetheAlainMikliboutique.Askedmove epitomized luxuryeyewear, her ambitionandloveforstylisheyeglassestook Royal Optique,acompanywhoseearlyfocusoncustom-designedframes licensed opticianandanoptometrist.Havingbegunhercareer inParis with a seasoneddesignerandcollector, Salaunisanopticienne-lunetière, botha luxury eyewearthathighlightsthewearer’s personality. Inadditiontobeing combining themwithherownwitandwhimsytocreate trend-setting, Born ontheMediterranean Coast,sheembodies French styleandelegance, film, sheinitiallysoughticonicpieceswornbyactors infilmnoirclassics. eyewear isarguably oneoftheworld’s largest. Motivatedbyherlovefor collection ofvintageaccessoriesandglasses. Her collectionofvintage Salaun derivessignificantinspiration forhereyewear from herimpressive publications. Sheisthetimepieceeditorat writes foravarietyofnewspapers, consumermagazines, andtrade Studies inCostumeandTextiles, Curatorial Program, from FIT. galleries. 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Movadoisinternationallyrecognized foritscommitmentto international presence andexpandingitsworldwide wholesaledistribution owned corporate subsidiaryinChinaisaplatform forincreasing MGI’s building MGIintoaglobalenterprise.Therecent establishmentofawholly- public offeringin1993.Sincethattime,hehasbeenresponsible for Named president andCOOin1990,Grinberg oversaw theCompany’s initial Lacoste, Tommy HilfigerandScuderiaFerrari branded watchesworldwide. Movado, EBEL,Concord, ESQMovado,Coach,HUGO BOSS,JuicyCouture, world-renowned watchcompany;MGIdesigns, manufactures andmarkets Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Institution. Humanities, theClevelandFoundation,Dedalusand from theNationalEndowmentforArts, the NationalEndowmentforthe Europe, andhasreceived numerous awards for herwork,includinggrants languages. Shehasappeared onCNN,National PublicRadio,RadioFree Forgeries: TheArtofDeception. serving assalesmanagerforfiveyears andthen assalesdirector forfour. 2000. Subsequently, hewaswith MortonYoung &Borland(MYBTextiles), development manageratTheIsleMill,awoolweavingcompany, from 1997 – Clothing, animporterofoutdoorclothing;hethenservedasbusiness & marketing(1990–1994),hewastheowner(19941997)ofBFOFO educated atHeriot-Watt University from whichhereceived aBAinbusiness Brooke Jaffe strategize regarding financialandbrand management. in 2010. Shealsoconsultswithotheryoungdesigners andfashionbrands to finances, press outreach, andstrategy forLizzieFortunato,whichshejoined Banking Division,Kathryn oversees thedailyoperations, includingsales, career atGoldmanSachsfocusingonriskmanagementintheInvestment Your BootsDirty”campaign.Agraduate ofDukeUniversity whostartedher runway jewelry. LizzieandKathryn are alsothecurrent facesofSorel’s “Get collaborated withSuno,VPL,JenniKayne, andMatthewWilliamsonfor most “promising accessoriesdesigners intheworld”andlinehas Fortunato JewelshastwicebeennamedbyHarper’s Bazaarasoneofthe New York City, thelineissoldtohigh-endretailers internationally. Lizzie informed bytravel, fineart,andtraditional artisanaltechniques. Produced in Kathryn’s twinsister, ElizabethFortunato.Theline’s designsare heavily known formixed-mediumstatementjewelryandleathergoodsdesignedby Lizzie FortunatoJewels;theNewYork City-basedaccessoriescompanyis Patricia Gumuchian John Glen Kathryn Fortunato craftsmanship, create classicyetthoroughly modernfinejewelry. the jewelry, coupledwithits19th-and20th-centuryinfluencessuperior based ontheconceptofinterchangeable enhancements. Themechanicsof Nancy Hall-Duncan Efraim Grinberg Maeve Gillies discovering emerging designers, andultimatelybringingthetopmost ready-to-wear, Bloomingdale’s; Jaffeisresponsible forsettingthetrends, satisfy themostdiscerningcustomers. feminine touchandcrafted toenhanceeachwoman’s natural beautyand by Women forWomen” wascreated. Eachcollectionisdesignedwiththe better servetheAmericanmarket.From thatvision, Gumuchian’s “Designed mother anddaughters sawtheneedtocreate arichandrefined collectionto an eveningattheopera. Inspired bytheirEuropean lineage,thetrioof inspiration allaround her, from astroll intheparktoadayatbeach for styleandisinvolvedinnumerous formsofcreative expression, finding industry formore than100 years. Patricia Gumuchianhasadistinctiveeye and Patricia. TheGumuchiandynastyhasbeeninthediamondandjewelry formed in1979NewYork byAnitaGumuchianandherdaughters, Myriam groundbreaking book, extensively on20thand21st centuryfashion,art,andphotography. 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WGCisvery lower margins andtosellitsretailers atnearfactory-direct prices, withthe to Z’s ofthebusinesshasallowedWGCtoproduce high-qualityproduct on marketing, andsellingfrom hissmallWilliamsburg apartment.KnowingtheA Malone operated asaone-mancompanyforthefirst year, designing, and “CashOnlytoTrade.” Employingauniquepost-recession businessmodel, accolades canbetraced tothebrand’s foundations:“SmallTimeOperation” Jobs ofDenim”by the founders ofHipHopfashionintheearly90s, hasbeencalledthe“Steve quality fabricsandconstructionwithclean,refined washes. Malone,oneof no outerbranding logosorlabels, Maloneisfocusedonofferingthehighest becoming anewfavoritewithdenimenthusiasts, retailers, andpress. Using tradeshows orpress, thedenimbrand hasquicklyseparated itselffrom others, in Brooklyn, NY. Launchedin2011 withoutprevious build-upthrough marketing atFITfor25years. on CNN,CNBC,andNationalPublicRadio.Healsohastaughtjournalism Roberta Naas Wendy Murray Dougal R.Munro Maurice Malone Arnold J.Karr magazine andgotherstartastheassistantaccessorieseditorat retail, andbeautyindustrieshavebeenincludedin editor in2000.Hisobservationsaboutthebusinessworkingsoffashion, striking statementinanyluxuryinteriororonthecatwalk. company’s comprehensive range ofintricately patterned fabricsmakesa designs whilemaintainingthehighestqualitystandards intheindustry. The allow MYBtosupplyquicklybothhighvolumeandsmallrunsofbespoke technological advancement,andahighlyskilledworkforce. Thesefactors production, continuousproduct developmentanddesigninnovation, brand issynonymousworldwidewithacommitmenttothehighestqualityof designs are oftenreproduced forfilmandtelevision setsworldwide.TheMYB work andcanthusdevelopdesignsspecifictoanyperiodinterior. Thearchive team hasaccesstoa110-year-old archive oforiginaldrawings anddesign knowledge ofScottishMadras, makesMYBanindustryleader. Thedesign world’s onlyNottinghamLacedesignteam;this, coupledwiththeirspecialist have usedtheirlaceandmadras fabricsintheir collections. MYBhousesthe internationally; inrecent years manyScottishandBritishfashiondesigners weaving luxurysheerfabricsfortheinteriors market bothlocallyand textiles andmarketinginhercurrent role. MYBTextiles wasfoundedin1901, in mediastudiesatStirlingUniversity, Murray combinesexpertiseinboth having received degrees inwoventextilesattheGlasgowSchoolofArtand authored fivebooks, twooncurrent watches( the-scenes accesstoplacesinhorology others wish theycouldgo.Naashas regularly interviewsindustryCEOs, breaks industrynews, andreceives behind- witnessing vastchangesandadvancesintechnology andmaterials. She taking watchcourses (disassemblingandreassembling watches)and horology from theground up,visitingwatchfactoriesaround theworld, market. Anauthorityonthewatchindustry, studyingtimepiecesand atimelyperspective.com, Naaswasthefirst womanwatcheditorintheUS nearly 30years experience;thefounderandeditor-in-chiefof of theWorld, MasterWristwatches, Arabia Scottish textiles, aheritagefrom whichheproudly emanates. passion fortheauthenticcraft, heritage,andtraditions offinewoven family’s millin1960from thewoolofhisownsheep,asevidence discerning consumers. Munro treasures fiveyards ofthecloth,woveninhis ultimately bringingahigherlevelofknowledgeandappreciation to textiles andhasbuiltstrong relationships inthecustomclothingindustry, helped toeducatehundreds ofretailers andsalespeopleaboutfinewoven context whilerespecting theimportanceoftextile heritage.Munro hasalso focus isalwaysontextileinnovationforthecontemporary commercial president since1981. Inaddition togrowing thesalesofbusiness, his representative. Heisstillwiththecompany38years later, andhasbeen textile company, basedinPeebles, ScotlandtocometheUSasasales design. Aftergraduation, Munro joinedHolland&Sherry, theluxurywoven graduating from theUniversity ofLeedswithaBAhonors intextile Company ofEdinburgh, Munro waseducatedinScotlandandEngland, Canada; bornintoafamilyinvolvedinthefinestScottishtextiles, Munro & sales oftheApparel ClothDivisionofHolland& SherryfortheUSand Shoes andJewelry;shewaspreviously theaccessorieseditorof Bloomingdale’s in2007 asfashiondirector forFashionAccessories, Handbags, New York totheinternationalrunwaysofMilanandParis. Shejoined stylish merchandise toBloomingdale’s stores nationwide,from thestreets of ), andthree onthehistoryoftimeandtimepieces( ’s “Top 50RawDenimOutRightNow.” Thereasons forsuch , award-winning , journalistinthewatchindustrywith , senioreditor, Brooklyn Magazine , salesandbusinessdevelopmentdirector, MYBTextiles; , founder, Williamsburg GarmentCompany(WGC),based , president, Holland&SherryInc.responsible forthe Women’s Wear Daily(WWD) and andisranked #11 in Masters oftheMillennium Jewels ofTime The NewYork Times Great Timepieces WWD Complex Complex and ; aveteran of InStyle InStyle Vogue. ’s financial Times of Times of ); shealso and and retrospective, asdidthe LosAngelesCountyMuseumofArt(LACMA). Pasadena MuseumofCalifornia Arthonored himwithacareer Roll HallofFameandMuseuminCleveland.Additionally, in2010 the Art’s CostumeInstitute.HisworkisonpermanentdisplayattheRockand Deborah Harrywasexhibitedin“RockStyle”atTheMetropolitan Museumof featured inmuseums:afloor-lengthgownmadeofrazor bladescreated for motion pictures, aswelloncountlessworld tours. Hisworkhasalsobeen Mathew Rolston,inbooks, onalbumcovers, inmusicvideosandmajor Ritts, Greg Gorman,StevenMeisel,Francesco Scavullo, StevenKlein,and appeared inphotographs byphotographers suchasAnnieLiebovitz,Herb collaborative relationship withdesignerJeremy Scott.Hisworkshave international luxurygoodsfirmChrome Hearts. Healsoenjoysanongoing exclusive collectionofjewelry, bags, clothing,andfurniture forthe Jackson, StevenTyler, andmanyothers. Since2001, Schmidt hasdesignedan include Madonna,Cher, Rihanna,Fergie andtheBlackEyedPeas, Janet and DesigninNewYork from mid-October2013 untilJune2014. Hisclients collaboration withFrancis BitontiandwillbeonviewattheMuseumofArts The gown,whichhasbeenseenbyoverabillionpeople,wascreated in world’s first fullyarticulated3D-printeddress designedforDitaVon Teese. known forcreating elegantyetedgyclothingandaccessories, includingthe for hisexpertisewithavarietyofinnovativematerialsandtechniques. Heis attention oftheworld’s topentertainers, stylists, photographers, anddirectors Michael Schmidt Selima Salaun Jan GlierReeder Jack Ogden distinction) from theInstituteofArtLaw. (with distinction),andtheDiplomainArtProfession LawandEthics(with from DurhamUniversity (Egyptology),theGem–AGemmologyDiploma elected FellowoftheSocietyAntiquariesLondon,hehasadoctorate remains thestandard workonearlyjewelrymaterialsandtechnology. An brands JackSpade,ClubMonacoandJ.Crew. first ofitskind.Shealsodesignscollections specialtyframes forfashion collection atBarneysNewYork in1996through herownshop-in-shop,the Bono, LivTyler, andMadonnalaunchedtheSelimabranded eyewear SoHo. Sincethen,SelimaOptiquehascrafted custom frames forthelikesof Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, the first having been established in 1993 in inspiration andmodernity. Hercollectionisoffered ineightboutiques trendsetters; combininghighfashionwitheverydayfunction,historical edgy, innovativespectaclesand sunwearthathavealoyalfollowingamong drawing inspiration from theraw energy ofNewYork. SelimaOptiqueoffers Tokyo forthebrand, Salaunoptedinsteadtocreate herownluxurybrand, her toNewYork CitytomanagetheAlainMikliboutique.Askedmove epitomized luxuryeyewear, her ambitionandloveforstylisheyeglassestook Royal Optique,acompanywhoseearlyfocusoncustom-designedframes licensed opticianandanoptometrist.Havingbegunhercareer inParis with a seasoneddesignerandcollector, Salaunisanopticienne-lunetière, botha luxury eyewearthathighlightsthewearer’s personality. Inadditiontobeing combining themwithherownwitandwhimsytocreate trend-setting, Born ontheMediterranean Coast,sheembodies French styleandelegance, film, sheinitiallysoughticonicpieceswornbyactors infilmnoirclassics. eyewear isarguably oneoftheworld’s largest. Motivatedbyherlovefor collection ofvintageaccessoriesandglasses. Her collectionofvintage Salaun derivessignificantinspiration forhereyewear from herimpressive publications. Sheisthetimepieceeditorat writes foravarietyofnewspapers, consumermagazines, andtrade Studies inCostumeandTextiles, Curatorial Program, from FIT. galleries. EducatedatSmithCollege,Reederholds anMAinMuseum in celebration oftheopeningnewCostume Instituteofficesand Costume Institutefundraising gala,knownas the “Party oftheYear,” and Fashion,” whichwillopeninMay2014 inconjunctionwiththeannual the forthcomingexhibitionandpublication“CharlesJames:Beyond and authored theaccompanyingpublication.Sheiscurrently co-curator of Fashioning aNationalCollection”onviewattheBrooklyn Museum(2010) Metropolitan Museumin2009,shecurated “American HighStyle: piece collection.Uponcompletionofthatproject andhermovetothe at theBrooklyn Museum,assessingandinventoryingBrooklyn’s 25,000- curator anddirector oftheMellon-fundedCostumeDocumentationProject house specialist,appraiser, curator, andauthor. 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America, partofNestlé.Priortothis, Wohn wasgeneral managerof campaign. Before joiningTAG Heuer, Wohn waspresident ofNespresso, North industry ininnovativemarketingstrategies such asthefirst interactive, online opening eightnewretail boutiquesthroughout theU.S.Hehasalsoled impressively increasing sales, strategically reducing wholesaledistribution,and North America.Underhisleadership, Wohn hasmadeatremendous impact; president andCEOofTAG HeuerNorthAmericaandLVMHWatch &Jewelry for theluxurySwisswatchbrand andshortlythereafter wasappointed North America.In2004,Wohn waspromoted toseniorvicepresident ofsales 2002 asthevicepresident ofmarketingcommunicationsforTAG Heuer Watch &Jewelry, NorthAmerica;UlrichjoinedLVMHWatch &Jewelryin Board Director ofFIT, where heisalsoaprofessor of AccessoriesDesign. as thechairmanofboard oftheAccessoriesCouncil,andasAlumni Boot, Paul Green, Derek Lam, JudithLeiber, andAerinLauder. 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Movadoisinternationallyrecognized foritscommitmentto international presence andexpandingitsworldwide wholesaledistribution owned corporate subsidiaryinChinaisaplatform forincreasing MGI’s building MGIintoaglobalenterprise.Therecent establishmentofawholly- public offeringin1993.Sincethattime,hehasbeenresponsible for Named president andCOOin1990,Grinberg oversaw theCompany’s initial Lacoste, Tommy HilfigerandScuderiaFerrari branded watchesworldwide. Movado, EBEL,Concord, ESQMovado,Coach,HUGO BOSS,JuicyCouture, world-renowned watchcompany;MGIdesigns, manufactures andmarkets Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Institution. Humanities, theClevelandFoundation,Dedalusand from theNationalEndowmentforArts, the NationalEndowmentforthe Europe, andhasreceived numerous awards for herwork,includinggrants languages. Shehasappeared onCNN,National PublicRadio,RadioFree Forgeries: TheArtofDeception. serving assalesmanagerforfiveyears andthen assalesdirector forfour. 2000. Subsequently, hewaswith MortonYoung &Borland(MYBTextiles), development manageratTheIsleMill,awoolweavingcompany, from 1997 – Clothing, animporterofoutdoorclothing;hethenservedasbusiness & marketing(1990–1994),hewastheowner(19941997)ofBFOFO educated atHeriot-Watt University from whichhereceived aBAinbusiness Brooke Jaffe strategize regarding financialandbrand management. in 2010. Shealsoconsultswithotheryoungdesigners andfashionbrands to finances, press outreach, andstrategy forLizzieFortunato,whichshejoined Banking Division,Kathryn oversees thedailyoperations, includingsales, career atGoldmanSachsfocusingonriskmanagementintheInvestment Your BootsDirty”campaign.Agraduate ofDukeUniversity whostartedher runway jewelry. LizzieandKathryn are alsothecurrent facesofSorel’s “Get collaborated withSuno,VPL,JenniKayne, andMatthewWilliamsonfor most “promising accessoriesdesigners intheworld”andlinehas Fortunato JewelshastwicebeennamedbyHarper’s Bazaarasoneofthe New York City, thelineissoldtohigh-endretailers internationally. Lizzie informed bytravel, fineart,andtraditional artisanaltechniques. Produced in Kathryn’s twinsister, ElizabethFortunato.Theline’s designsare heavily known formixed-mediumstatementjewelryandleathergoodsdesignedby Lizzie FortunatoJewels;theNewYork City-basedaccessoriescompanyis Nancy Hall-Duncan Efraim Grinberg Patricia Gumuchian John Glen Kathryn Fortunato craftsmanship, create classicyetthoroughly modernfinejewelry. the jewelry, coupledwithits19th-and20th-centuryinfluencessuperior based ontheconceptofinterchangeable enhancements. Themechanicsof Maeve Gillies discovering emerging designers, andultimatelybringingthetopmost ready-to-wear, Bloomingdale’s; Jaffeisresponsible forsettingthetrends, satisfy themostdiscerningcustomers. feminine touchandcrafted toenhanceeachwoman’s natural beautyand by Women forWomen” wascreated. Eachcollectionisdesignedwiththe better servetheAmericanmarket.From thatvision, Gumuchian’s “Designed mother anddaughters sawtheneedtocreate arichandrefined collectionto an eveningattheopera. Inspired bytheirEuropean lineage,thetrioof inspiration allaround her, from astroll intheparktoadayatbeach for styleandisinvolvedinnumerous formsofcreative expression, finding industry formore than100 years. Patricia Gumuchianhasadistinctiveeye and Patricia. TheGumuchiandynastyhasbeeninthediamondandjewelry formed in1979NewYork byAnitaGumuchianandherdaughters, Myriam groundbreaking book, extensively on20thand21st centuryfashion,art,andphotography. 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WGCisvery lower margins andtosellitsretailers atnearfactory-direct prices, withthe to Z’s ofthebusinesshasallowedWGCtoproduce high-qualityproduct on marketing, andsellingfrom hissmallWilliamsburg apartment.KnowingtheA Malone operated asaone-mancompanyforthefirst year, designing, and “CashOnlytoTrade.” Employingauniquepost-recession businessmodel, accolades canbetraced tothebrand’s foundations:“SmallTimeOperation” Jobs ofDenim”by the founders ofHipHopfashionintheearly90s, hasbeencalledthe“Steve quality fabricsandconstructionwithclean,refined washes. Malone,oneof no outerbranding logosorlabels, Maloneisfocusedonofferingthehighest becoming anewfavoritewithdenimenthusiasts, retailers, andpress. Using tradeshows orpress, thedenimbrand hasquicklyseparated itselffrom others, in Brooklyn, NY. Launchedin2011 withoutprevious build-upthrough marketing atFITfor25years. on CNN,CNBC,andNationalPublicRadio.Healsohastaughtjournalism Roberta Naas Wendy Murray Dougal R.Munro Maurice Malone Arnold J.Karr magazine andgotherstartastheassistantaccessorieseditorat retail, andbeautyindustrieshavebeenincludedin editor in2000.Hisobservationsaboutthebusinessworkingsoffashion, authored fivebooks, twooncurrent watches( the-scenes accesstoplacesinhorology others wish theycouldgo.Naashas regularly interviewsindustryCEOs, breaks industrynews, andreceives behind- witnessing vastchangesandadvancesintechnology andmaterials. She taking watchcourses (disassemblingandreassembling watches)and horology from theground up,visitingwatchfactoriesaround theworld, market. Anauthorityonthewatchindustry, studyingtimepiecesand atimelyperspective.com, Naaswasthefirst womanwatcheditorintheUS nearly 30years experience;thefounderandeditor-in-chiefof striking statementinanyluxuryinteriororonthecatwalk. company’s comprehensive range ofintricately patterned fabricsmakesa designs whilemaintainingthehighestqualitystandards intheindustry. The allow MYBtosupplyquicklybothhighvolumeandsmallrunsofbespoke technological advancement,andahighlyskilledworkforce. Thesefactors production, continuousproduct developmentanddesigninnovation, brand issynonymousworldwidewithacommitmenttothehighestqualityof designs are oftenreproduced forfilmandtelevision setsworldwide.TheMYB work andcanthusdevelopdesignsspecifictoanyperiodinterior. Thearchive team hasaccesstoa110-year-old archive oforiginaldrawings anddesign knowledge ofScottishMadras, makesMYBanindustryleader. Thedesign world’s onlyNottinghamLacedesignteam;this, coupledwiththeirspecialist have usedtheirlaceandmadras fabricsintheir collections. MYBhousesthe internationally; inrecent years manyScottishandBritishfashiondesigners weaving luxurysheerfabricsfortheinteriors market bothlocallyand textiles andmarketinginhercurrent role. MYBTextiles wasfoundedin1901, in mediastudiesatStirlingUniversity, Murray combinesexpertiseinboth having received degrees inwoventextilesattheGlasgowSchoolofArtand of theWorld, MasterWristwatches, Arabia Scottish textiles, aheritagefrom whichheproudly emanates. passion fortheauthenticcraft, heritage,andtraditions offinewoven family’s millin1960from thewoolofhisownsheep,asevidence discerning consumers. Munro treasures fiveyards ofthecloth,woveninhis ultimately bringingahigherlevelofknowledgeandappreciation to textiles andhasbuiltstrong relationships inthecustomclothingindustry, helped toeducatehundreds ofretailers andsalespeopleaboutfinewoven context whilerespecting theimportanceoftextile heritage.Munro hasalso focus isalwaysontextileinnovationforthecontemporary commercial president since1981. Inaddition togrowing thesalesofbusiness, his representative. Heisstillwiththecompany38years later, andhasbeen textile company, basedinPeebles, ScotlandtocometheUSasasales design. Aftergraduation, Munro joinedHolland&Sherry, theluxurywoven graduating from theUniversity ofLeedswithaBAhonors intextile Company ofEdinburgh, Munro waseducatedinScotlandandEngland, Canada; bornintoafamilyinvolvedinthefinestScottishtextiles, Munro & sales oftheApparel ClothDivisionofHolland& SherryfortheUSand Shoes andJewelry;shewaspreviously theaccessorieseditorof Bloomingdale’s in2007 asfashiondirector forFashionAccessories, Handbags, New York totheinternationalrunwaysofMilanandParis. Shejoined stylish merchandise toBloomingdale’s stores nationwide,from thestreets of ), andthree onthehistoryoftimeandtimepieces( ’s “Top 50RawDenimOutRightNow.” Thereasons forsuch , award-winning , journalistinthewatchindustrywith , senioreditor, Brooklyn Magazine , salesandbusinessdevelopmentdirector, MYBTextiles; , founder, Williamsburg GarmentCompany(WGC),based , president, Holland&SherryInc.responsible forthe Women’s Wear Daily(WWD) and andisranked #11 in Masters oftheMillennium Jewels ofTime The NewYork Times Great Timepieces WWD Complex Complex and ; aveteran of InStyle InStyle Vogue. ’s financial Times of Times of ); shealso and and retrospective, asdidthe LosAngelesCountyMuseumofArt(LACMA). Pasadena MuseumofCalifornia Arthonored himwithacareer Roll HallofFameandMuseuminCleveland.Additionally, in2010 the Art’s CostumeInstitute.HisworkisonpermanentdisplayattheRockand Deborah Harrywasexhibitedin“RockStyle”atTheMetropolitan Museumof featured inmuseums:afloor-lengthgownmadeofrazor bladescreated for motion pictures, aswelloncountlessworld tours. Hisworkhasalsobeen Mathew Rolston,inbooks, onalbumcovers, inmusicvideosandmajor Ritts, Greg Gorman,StevenMeisel,Francesco Scavullo, StevenKlein,and appeared inphotographs byphotographers suchasAnnieLiebovitz,Herb collaborative relationship withdesignerJeremy Scott.Hisworkshave international luxurygoodsfirmChrome Hearts. Healsoenjoysanongoing exclusive collectionofjewelry, bags, clothing,andfurniture forthe Jackson, StevenTyler, andmanyothers. Since2001, Schmidt hasdesignedan include Madonna,Cher, Rihanna,Fergie andtheBlackEyedPeas, Janet and DesigninNewYork from mid-October2013 untilJune2014. Hisclients collaboration withFrancis BitontiandwillbeonviewattheMuseumofArts The gown,whichhasbeenseenbyoverabillionpeople,wascreated in world’s first fullyarticulated3D-printeddress designedforDitaVon Teese. known forcreating elegantyetedgyclothingandaccessories, includingthe for hisexpertisewithavarietyofinnovativematerialsandtechniques. Heis attention oftheworld’s topentertainers, stylists, photographers, anddirectors Michael Schmidt Selima Salaun Jan GlierReeder Jack Ogden distinction) from theInstituteofArtLaw. (with distinction),andtheDiplomainArtProfession LawandEthics(with from DurhamUniversity (Egyptology),theGem–AGemmologyDiploma elected FellowoftheSocietyAntiquariesLondon,hehasadoctorate remains thestandard workonearlyjewelrymaterialsandtechnology. An brands JackSpade,ClubMonacoandJ.Crew. first ofitskind.Shealsodesignscollections specialtyframes forfashion collection atBarneysNewYork in1996through herownshop-in-shop,the Bono, LivTyler, andMadonnalaunchedtheSelimabranded eyewear SoHo. Sincethen,SelimaOptiquehascrafted custom frames forthelikesof Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, the first having been established in 1993 in inspiration andmodernity. Hercollectionisoffered ineightboutiques trendsetters; combininghighfashionwitheverydayfunction,historical edgy, innovativespectaclesand sunwearthathavealoyalfollowingamong drawing inspiration from theraw energy ofNewYork. SelimaOptiqueoffers Tokyo forthebrand, Salaunoptedinsteadtocreate herownluxurybrand, her toNewYork CitytomanagetheAlainMikliboutique.Askedmove epitomized luxuryeyewear, her ambitionandloveforstylisheyeglassestook Royal Optique,acompanywhoseearlyfocusoncustom-designedframes licensed opticianandanoptometrist.Havingbegunhercareer inParis with a seasoneddesignerandcollector, Salaunisanopticienne-lunetière, botha luxury eyewearthathighlightsthewearer’s personality. Inadditiontobeing combining themwithherownwitandwhimsytocreate trend-setting, Born ontheMediterranean Coast,sheembodies French styleandelegance, film, sheinitiallysoughticonicpieceswornbyactors infilmnoirclassics. eyewear isarguably oneoftheworld’s largest. Motivatedbyherlovefor collection ofvintageaccessoriesandglasses. Her collectionofvintage Salaun derivessignificantinspiration forhereyewear from herimpressive publications. Sheisthetimepieceeditorat writes foravarietyofnewspapers, consumermagazines, andtrade Studies inCostumeandTextiles, Curatorial Program, from FIT. galleries. EducatedatSmithCollege,Reederholds anMAinMuseum in celebration oftheopeningnewCostume Instituteofficesand Costume Institutefundraising gala,knownas the “Party oftheYear,” and Fashion,” whichwillopeninMay2014 inconjunctionwiththeannual the forthcomingexhibitionandpublication“CharlesJames:Beyond and authored theaccompanyingpublication.Sheiscurrently co-curator of Fashioning aNationalCollection”onviewattheBrooklyn Museum(2010) Metropolitan Museumin2009,shecurated “American HighStyle: piece collection.Uponcompletionofthatproject andhermovetothe at theBrooklyn Museum,assessingandinventoryingBrooklyn’s 25,000- curator anddirector oftheMellon-fundedCostumeDocumentationProject house specialist,appraiser, curator, andauthor. 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Information Center, andtheAmericanWatch Association,aswellonthe Ulrich Wohn Brian Wilton InStyle. Style Section, Robert Verdi Lisa Sun one of creative ways—ateverysizeandage—toshowoffherstyle;Sunwasnamed best. Havingbeenasize22,8,andnowproudly asize12,shehasfound has alwayshadapassionforstyleandhelpingpeoplelookfeeltheir executives, andleadingteamsoftalentedcolleaguesaround theworld.She McKinsey, Sunwasmentored bythefirm’s bestthinkers, learningfrom top speeches atforumssuchastheAmericanExpress LuxurySummit.At luxury andfashionspace,shepublishedperspectives anddelivered keynote strategic andoperational issues. 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America, partofNestlé.Priortothis, Wohn wasgeneral managerof campaign. Before joiningTAG Heuer, Wohn waspresident ofNespresso, North industry ininnovativemarketingstrategies such asthefirst interactive, online opening eightnewretail boutiquesthroughout theU.S.Hehasalsoled impressively increasing sales, strategically reducing wholesaledistribution,and North America.Underhisleadership, Wohn hasmadeatremendous impact; president andCEOofTAG HeuerNorthAmericaandLVMHWatch &Jewelry for theluxurySwisswatchbrand andshortlythereafter wasappointed North America.In2004,Wohn waspromoted toseniorvicepresident ofsales 2002 asthevicepresident ofmarketingcommunicationsforTAG Heuer Watch &Jewelry, NorthAmerica;UlrichjoinedLVMHWatch &Jewelryin Board Director ofFIT, where heisalsoaprofessor of AccessoriesDesign. as thechairmanofboard oftheAccessoriesCouncil,andasAlumni Boot, Paul Green, Derek Lam, JudithLeiber, andAerinLauder. 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Movadoisinternationallyrecognized foritscommitmentto international presence andexpandingitsworldwide wholesaledistribution owned corporate subsidiaryinChinaisaplatform forincreasing MGI’s building MGIintoaglobalenterprise.Therecent establishmentofawholly- public offeringin1993.Sincethattime,hehasbeenresponsible for Named president andCOOin1990,Grinberg oversaw theCompany’s initial Lacoste, Tommy HilfigerandScuderiaFerrari branded watchesworldwide. Movado, EBEL,Concord, ESQMovado,Coach,HUGO BOSS,JuicyCouture, world-renowned watchcompany;MGIdesigns, manufactures andmarkets Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Institution. Humanities, theClevelandFoundation,Dedalusand from theNationalEndowmentforArts, the NationalEndowmentforthe Europe, andhasreceived numerous awards for herwork,includinggrants languages. Shehasappeared onCNN,National PublicRadio,RadioFree Forgeries: TheArtofDeception. serving assalesmanagerforfiveyears andthen assalesdirector forfour. 2000. Subsequently, hewaswith MortonYoung &Borland(MYBTextiles), development manageratTheIsleMill,awoolweavingcompany, from 1997 – Clothing, animporterofoutdoorclothing;hethenservedasbusiness & marketing(1990–1994),hewastheowner(19941997)ofBFOFO educated atHeriot-Watt University from whichhereceived aBAinbusiness Brooke Jaffe strategize regarding financialandbrand management. in 2010. Shealsoconsultswithotheryoungdesigners andfashionbrands to finances, press outreach, andstrategy forLizzieFortunato,whichshejoined Banking Division,Kathryn oversees thedailyoperations, includingsales, career atGoldmanSachsfocusingonriskmanagementintheInvestment Your BootsDirty”campaign.Agraduate ofDukeUniversity whostartedher runway jewelry. LizzieandKathryn are alsothecurrent facesofSorel’s “Get collaborated withSuno,VPL,JenniKayne, andMatthewWilliamsonfor most “promising accessoriesdesigners intheworld”andlinehas Fortunato JewelshastwicebeennamedbyHarper’s Bazaarasoneofthe New York City, thelineissoldtohigh-endretailers internationally. Lizzie informed bytravel, fineart,andtraditional artisanaltechniques. Produced in Kathryn’s twinsister, ElizabethFortunato.Theline’s designsare heavily known formixed-mediumstatementjewelryandleathergoodsdesignedby Lizzie FortunatoJewels;theNewYork City-basedaccessoriescompanyis Nancy Hall-Duncan Efraim Grinberg Patricia Gumuchian John Glen Kathryn Fortunato craftsmanship, create classicyetthoroughly modernfinejewelry. the jewelry, coupledwithits19th-and20th-centuryinfluencessuperior based ontheconceptofinterchangeable enhancements. Themechanicsof Maeve Gillies discovering emerging designers, andultimatelybringingthetopmost ready-to-wear, Bloomingdale’s; Jaffeisresponsible forsettingthetrends, satisfy themostdiscerningcustomers. feminine touchandcrafted toenhanceeachwoman’s natural beautyand by Women forWomen” wascreated. Eachcollectionisdesignedwiththe better servetheAmericanmarket.From thatvision, Gumuchian’s “Designed mother anddaughters sawtheneedtocreate arichandrefined collectionto an eveningattheopera. Inspired bytheirEuropean lineage,thetrioof inspiration allaround her, from astroll intheparktoadayatbeach for styleandisinvolvedinnumerous formsofcreative expression, finding industry formore than100 years. Patricia Gumuchianhasadistinctiveeye and Patricia. TheGumuchiandynastyhasbeeninthediamondandjewelry formed in1979NewYork byAnitaGumuchianandherdaughters, Myriam groundbreaking book, extensively on20thand21st centuryfashion,art,andphotography. 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Magazine Resource Network,for15years before rejoining Fairchild as own editorialandpublicrelations servicescompany, Communications Karr, whofirst joinedFairchild’s menswearpublicationDNRin1976,ran his which hemanagedtheeditorialelementsofre-launch ofWWD.com. editor offinancialcoverage and,in2008,assenioreditor, online,apostin Fashion Mediaandothernewsorganizations, Karr hasalsoservedassenior 37 years ofcoveringthebusinesssidefashionindustryforFairchild limited availabilitybuildsbrand mystique. traffic toasingleretailer inacityofmoderate sizeincreases saleswhile area willnotcompetewithoneanotherbyselling thesameproduct. Driving selective intheinventoryitoffers toitsretailers sothatstores inanygiven intention thatthesesavingswillbepassedontothecustomer. WGCisvery lower margins andtosellitsretailers atnearfactory-direct prices, withthe to Z’s ofthebusinesshasallowedWGCtoproduce high-qualityproduct on marketing, andsellingfrom hissmallWilliamsburg apartment.KnowingtheA Malone operated asaone-mancompanyforthefirst year, designing, and “CashOnlytoTrade.” Employingauniquepost-recession businessmodel, accolades canbetraced tothebrand’s foundations:“SmallTimeOperation” Jobs ofDenim”by the founders ofHipHopfashionintheearly90s, hasbeencalledthe“Steve quality fabricsandconstructionwithclean,refined washes. Malone,oneof no outerbranding logosorlabels, Maloneisfocusedonofferingthehighest becoming anewfavoritewithdenimenthusiasts, retailers, andpress. Using tradeshows orpress, thedenimbrand hasquicklyseparated itselffrom others, in Brooklyn, NY. Launchedin2011 withoutprevious build-upthrough marketing atFITfor25years. on CNN,CNBC,andNationalPublicRadio.Healsohastaughtjournalism Roberta Naas Wendy Murray Dougal R.Munro Maurice Malone Arnold J.Karr magazine andgotherstartastheassistantaccessorieseditorat retail, andbeautyindustrieshavebeenincludedin editor in2000.Hisobservationsaboutthebusinessworkingsoffashion, striking statementinanyluxuryinteriororonthecatwalk. company’s comprehensive range ofintricately patterned fabricsmakesa designs whilemaintainingthehighestqualitystandards intheindustry. The allow MYBtosupplyquicklybothhighvolumeandsmallrunsofbespoke technological advancement,andahighlyskilledworkforce. Thesefactors production, continuousproduct developmentanddesigninnovation, brand issynonymousworldwidewithacommitmenttothehighestqualityof designs are oftenreproduced forfilmandtelevision setsworldwide.TheMYB work andcanthusdevelopdesignsspecifictoanyperiodinterior. Thearchive team hasaccesstoa110-year-old archive oforiginaldrawings anddesign knowledge ofScottishMadras, makesMYBanindustryleader. Thedesign world’s onlyNottinghamLacedesignteam;this, coupledwiththeirspecialist have usedtheirlaceandmadras fabricsintheir collections. MYBhousesthe internationally; inrecent years manyScottishandBritishfashiondesigners weaving luxurysheerfabricsfortheinteriors market bothlocallyand textiles andmarketinginhercurrent role. MYBTextiles wasfoundedin1901, in mediastudiesatStirlingUniversity, Murray combinesexpertiseinboth having received degrees inwoventextilesattheGlasgowSchoolofArtand authored fivebooks, twooncurrent watches( the-scenes accesstoplacesinhorology others wish theycouldgo.Naashas regularly interviewsindustryCEOs, breaks industrynews, andreceives behind- witnessing vastchangesandadvancesintechnology andmaterials. She taking watchcourses (disassemblingandreassembling watches)and horology from theground up,visitingwatchfactoriesaround theworld, market. Anauthorityonthewatchindustry, studyingtimepiecesand atimelyperspective.com, Naaswasthefirst womanwatcheditorintheUS nearly 30years experience;thefounderandeditor-in-chiefof of theWorld, MasterWristwatches, Arabia Scottish textiles, aheritagefrom whichheproudly emanates. passion fortheauthenticcraft, heritage,andtraditions offinewoven family’s millin1960from thewoolofhisownsheep,asevidence discerning consumers. Munro treasures fiveyards ofthecloth,woveninhis ultimately bringingahigherlevelofknowledgeandappreciation to textiles andhasbuiltstrong relationships inthecustomclothingindustry, helped toeducatehundreds ofretailers andsalespeopleaboutfinewoven context whilerespecting theimportanceoftextile heritage.Munro hasalso focus isalwaysontextileinnovationforthecontemporary commercial president since1981. Inaddition togrowing thesalesofbusiness, his representative. Heisstillwiththecompany38years later, andhasbeen textile company, basedinPeebles, ScotlandtocometheUSasasales design. Aftergraduation, Munro joinedHolland&Sherry, theluxurywoven graduating from theUniversity ofLeedswithaBAhonors intextile Company ofEdinburgh, Munro waseducatedinScotlandandEngland, Canada; bornintoafamilyinvolvedinthefinestScottishtextiles, Munro & sales oftheApparel ClothDivisionofHolland& SherryfortheUSand Shoes andJewelry;shewaspreviously theaccessorieseditorof Bloomingdale’s in2007 asfashiondirector forFashionAccessories, Handbags, New York totheinternationalrunwaysofMilanandParis. Shejoined stylish merchandise toBloomingdale’s stores nationwide,from thestreets of ), andthree onthehistoryoftimeandtimepieces( ’s “Top 50RawDenimOutRightNow.” Thereasons forsuch , award-winning , journalistinthewatchindustrywith , senioreditor, Brooklyn Magazine , salesandbusinessdevelopmentdirector, MYBTextiles; , founder, Williamsburg GarmentCompany(WGC),based , president, Holland&SherryInc.responsible forthe Women’s Wear Daily(WWD) and andisranked #11 in Masters oftheMillennium Jewels ofTime The NewYork Times Great Timepieces WWD Complex Complex and ; aveteran of InStyle InStyle Vogue. ’s financial Times of Times of ); shealso and and retrospective, asdidthe LosAngelesCountyMuseumofArt(LACMA). Pasadena MuseumofCalifornia Arthonored himwithacareer Roll HallofFameandMuseuminCleveland.Additionally, in2010 the Art’s CostumeInstitute.HisworkisonpermanentdisplayattheRockand Deborah Harrywasexhibitedin“RockStyle”atTheMetropolitan Museumof featured inmuseums:afloor-lengthgownmadeofrazor bladescreated for motion pictures, aswelloncountlessworld tours. Hisworkhasalsobeen Mathew Rolston,inbooks, onalbumcovers, inmusicvideosandmajor Ritts, Greg Gorman,StevenMeisel,Francesco Scavullo, StevenKlein,and appeared inphotographs byphotographers suchasAnnieLiebovitz,Herb collaborative relationship withdesignerJeremy Scott.Hisworkshave international luxurygoodsfirmChrome Hearts. Healsoenjoysanongoing exclusive collectionofjewelry, bags, clothing,andfurniture forthe Jackson, StevenTyler, andmanyothers. Since2001, Schmidt hasdesignedan include Madonna,Cher, Rihanna,Fergie andtheBlackEyedPeas, Janet and DesigninNewYork from mid-October2013 untilJune2014. Hisclients collaboration withFrancis BitontiandwillbeonviewattheMuseumofArts The gown,whichhasbeenseenbyoverabillionpeople,wascreated in world’s first fullyarticulated3D-printeddress designedforDitaVon Teese. known forcreating elegantyetedgyclothingandaccessories, includingthe for hisexpertisewithavarietyofinnovativematerialsandtechniques. Heis attention oftheworld’s topentertainers, stylists, photographers, anddirectors Michael Schmidt Selima Salaun Jan GlierReeder Jack Ogden distinction) from theInstituteofArtLaw. (with distinction),andtheDiplomainArtProfession LawandEthics(with from DurhamUniversity (Egyptology),theGem–AGemmologyDiploma elected FellowoftheSocietyAntiquariesLondon,hehasadoctorate remains thestandard workonearlyjewelrymaterialsandtechnology. An brands JackSpade,ClubMonacoandJ.Crew. first ofitskind.Shealsodesignscollections specialtyframes forfashion collection atBarneysNewYork in1996through herownshop-in-shop,the Bono, LivTyler, andMadonnalaunchedtheSelimabranded eyewear SoHo. Sincethen,SelimaOptiquehascrafted custom frames forthelikesof Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, the first having been established in 1993 in inspiration andmodernity. Hercollectionisoffered ineightboutiques trendsetters; combininghighfashionwitheverydayfunction,historical edgy, innovativespectaclesand sunwearthathavealoyalfollowingamong drawing inspiration from theraw energy ofNewYork. SelimaOptiqueoffers Tokyo forthebrand, Salaunoptedinsteadtocreate herownluxurybrand, her toNewYork CitytomanagetheAlainMikliboutique.Askedmove epitomized luxuryeyewear, her ambitionandloveforstylisheyeglassestook Royal Optique,acompanywhoseearlyfocusoncustom-designedframes licensed opticianandanoptometrist.Havingbegunhercareer inParis with a seasoneddesignerandcollector, Salaunisanopticienne-lunetière, botha luxury eyewearthathighlightsthewearer’s personality. Inadditiontobeing combining themwithherownwitandwhimsytocreate trend-setting, Born ontheMediterranean Coast,sheembodies French styleandelegance, film, sheinitiallysoughticonicpieceswornbyactors infilmnoirclassics. eyewear isarguably oneoftheworld’s largest. Motivatedbyherlovefor collection ofvintageaccessoriesandglasses. Her collectionofvintage Salaun derivessignificantinspiration forhereyewear from herimpressive publications. Sheisthetimepieceeditorat writes foravarietyofnewspapers, consumermagazines, andtrade Studies inCostumeandTextiles, Curatorial Program, from FIT. galleries. EducatedatSmithCollege,Reederholds anMAinMuseum in celebration oftheopeningnewCostume Instituteofficesand Costume Institutefundraising gala,knownas the “Party oftheYear,” and Fashion,” whichwillopeninMay2014 inconjunctionwiththeannual the forthcomingexhibitionandpublication“CharlesJames:Beyond and authored theaccompanyingpublication.Sheiscurrently co-curator of Fashioning aNationalCollection”onviewattheBrooklyn Museum(2010) Metropolitan Museumin2009,shecurated “American HighStyle: piece collection.Uponcompletionofthatproject andhermovetothe at theBrooklyn Museum,assessingandinventoryingBrooklyn’s 25,000- curator anddirector oftheMellon-fundedCostumeDocumentationProject house specialist,appraiser, curator, andauthor. From 2005–2009,shewas she hasbroad experienceinthefieldofcostumeandtextilesasauction Collection attheCostumeInstituteTheMetropolitan MuseumofArt; leading lifestylepublicationssuchas Archaeology (London).His1982book Smithsonian Institution,NYUInstituteofFineArts, andInstituteof historic jewelryandtaughtcourses atTheJ.Paul GettyMuseum, historical metaljewelry. Hehaswrittenandlectured widelyonancientand dealers, andcollectors worldwideprimarilyonproblems ofauthenticity entered theconsultingfield,workingwithmuseums, auctionhouses, of awell-knownBritishjewelrybusiness, butafterabriefperiodinithe and several ofhisowncompanies. 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