Fashion 360 Conference
Event on 2013-09-22 10:00:00
District Fete brings the fashion industry to our nation’s capitol with The Fashion 360 Conference (“Fashion 360”). Fashion 360 was created to provide industry insights and participate in engaging skill-building workshops that aid in the proficiency of core areas. It’s where industry leaders and influencers collide with interactive experiences and challenge themselves to increase their performance.
No need to wreak havoc trying to figure out how to excel. Fashion 360 gives you the chance to learn from industry experts who are making it day by day. Slated Fashion 360 panelist include: Styleliner's Joey Wolfer, Bebe's Buyer Kelechi Kalu, inSparq's CEO Veronika Sonsev, The Tailored Man's Jason Elias Gonzalez, Michelle Obama's Makeup Artist Carl Ray, SBC IP Law Group's Mariessa Terrell, Forbes Top 2 Social Media Influencers Ann Tran, Style Cable's Uyen Tang, Swaag It's CEO Peter Chun, Glamazon Diaries Founder Makeda Saggau-Sackey, Startup Fashion's Nicole Giordano, The Fashion Potential's CEO Melissa McGraw, Impulse Design Group's CEO Kristie Hale, Publicist Whitney Stringer, Personal Financial Expert Ebong Eka, Off the Cuff Founder and Editor-in-Chief Chris Hogan, and many more. By the way, our magnificent Fashion 360 Keynote Speaker is Cameron Silver of Decades and Star of Bravo TV's Dukes of Melrose. Our Fashion 360 Motivational Speaker is Lindsey Mask Founder and Executive Director of Ladies America. Fashion 360 is held annually and offers a breadth of content for design, beauty, blogging, modeling, marketing, operating as a fashion business and branding. Attendees will share a day immersed engaging with peers and extraordinary speakers who offer immediate action. We give the fashion industry the opportunity to stimulate dialogue at their local levels in an effort to show results nationally.The Fashion 360 conference welcomes people from every fashion discipline who seek a complete understanding of the business of fashion. These individuals make a strong and meaningful contribution to the fashion community through adopting new knowledge to their existing processes. The success of the conference is based on unexpected connections and the increase in brands reaching their bottom line goals.The first 100 attendees who register will receive LinedWear socks. It's the DC skyline on the coolest socks you've ever seen. You will also receive signature District Fete totes filled with swag. Our Schedule: September 22, 201310:00 AM – Welcome Reception & Breakfast10:30 AM - Conference Welcome & Openining Remarks10:50 AM - Motivational Speaker11:10 AM - Fashion Break11:20 AM - Fashion Talk – An open discussion about critical topics affecting the fashion industry as a whole.12:00 PM - Lunch & Lunch Challenge1:00 PM - Lunch Challenge Q&A 1:20 PM - Business of Blogging Breakout Session1:20 PM - Business of Beauty Breakout Session1:20 PM - Business of Modeling & Photography Breakout Session1:20 PM - Business of Fashion Design Breakout Session2:00 PM - Networking Break2:20 PM - Business Growth Panel2:20 PM - Business of Styling Breakout Session2:20 PM - Fashion 1 on 1 Mentor/Co-Founder Session2:20 PM - Fashion Sponsor Highlight Session3:20 PM - Networking Break3:40 PM - Keynote Speaker4:10 PM – Close-out Party Our Fashion 360 Keynote Speaker: Cameron Silver
Since Cameron Silver opened the doors of Decades in 1997, the dress code in Los Angeles has irrevocably changed due – in large part – to Silver exhorting his frequently- photographed, trendsetting clientele to "dress up!" He is widely recognized for his impact on runway trends from fashion's new generation of designers in New York and Paris to the way a constellation of Hollywood's brightest appear on the red carpet. "I think of fashion, of dressing, as art. I'm not about disposable shopping. Even my day wear is glamour," Silver says. With the new guard of so many heritage houses from New York to Milan seeking inspiration at Decades, it is hardly surprising Silver is frequently tapped both as public emissary and secret weapon to consult on everything from re-imagining a brand's identity to navigating its global launch. He has served as an official ambassador for Pringle and Boucheron. As creative consultant to Azzaro, Silver collaborated with the once-languishing Paris house's new creative director Vanessa Seward on design, research, and development, as well as initiating and maintaining the brand's role in celebrity dressing. Follow him on twitter at @CameronDecades
Our Fashion 360 Motivational Speaker: Lindsey MaskLindsey Mask is the Founder and Executive Director of Ladies America, a national network of professional women connecting to advance one another personally and professionally, following the motto "Women Helping Women". The group focuses on connections, an annual “Women Leading the Future” conference, national mentorship program and education in technology, advocacy & business. The original group formed in 2006 in Washington, D.C. and has expanded to a network of around 3,000 top-tier professional women in D.C., NYC, NorthCarolina, Texas, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Virginia Beach and San Francisco. The work of Ladies America is leading to international outreach through Ladies International Foundation, an effort set to launch in 2013. In 2011, the group collaborated with the United Nations Foundation to host its inaugural “Women Leading the Future” women’s conference, drawing in hundreds of attendees and speakers from across the country. Then in 2012, Ladies America partnered with the Center for Women in Business of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Microsoft hosted the event.Lindsey was most recently the CEO of Mask Media Co., a public relations, marketing, branding & social media consultancy business for individuals, non-profits, businesses & women's initiatives with services available in DC, NYC & Los Angeles. Mask Media Co. was acquired by a larger firm in early 2013 before Lindsey decided to pursue her dream of running the women’s organization fulltime. Follow her on twitter at @LindseyMask Our Fashion 360 Panelists:
Veronika Sonsev is the CEO and Founder of inSparq.com, a company that provides social merchandising technology to retailers and brands. She is also a Cofounder of Women in Wireless and WIM Accelerator. In her 12-year career as anentrepreneur and executive at AOL and Jumptap, Veronika has built new business lines, developed strategic partnerships and launched international markets. Veronika earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Economics from American University. She was recently honored by Fast Company as one of 60 members to The League of Extraordinary Women. Veronika was also named one of the Mobile Women to Watch 2012 by Mobile Marketer and one of the Top 50 Women to Watch in Tech by Femmeonomics. Follow her on twitter @vsonsev @insparq.
Jason Elias Gonzalez represents The Tailored Man which has been working with a distinguished list of clientele since 1969. Founder, Sunder Daswani and his brother, Kishore have worked with thousands of clients spanning the United States and Canada for over four decades. While the business has taken them to numerous cities across the country, they have since inception maintained their flagship in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area.
With our locations in Alexandria and Tyson's Corner, our shops provide a private and welcoming ambiance in which the latest generation of clothiers continues a legacy of superior personal service and exceptional attention to detail. The Tailored Man also has master tailors on-site to handle your alternation needs Follow him on twitter at @TheTailoredMan
Uyen Tang is the Founder and CEO of STYLECABLE, an online marketplace that supports emerging designers to build their businesses and gain market exposure. Consumers can discover up-and-coming designers, become their fans and purchase or pre-order unique and innovative fashion pieces.
Uyen’s inspiration for STYLECABLE came from her management consulting work helping clients in the luxury retail industry expand into international markets and from her world travels while she was a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. State Department. Uyen has her MBA from The Wharton School and BA from Tufts University. Follow her on twitter at @StyleCable
Carl Ray has been the exclusive Artistic Talent at George Salon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC for fifteen years and is First Lady Michelle Obama's personal makeup artist. Carl is
a self-taught artist who learned his skill and honed in on his craft by doing his mother's makeup as a young man. This craft has been well received by his clients, which include celebrities, actors, musicians, models, authors, politicians, and dignitaries; however he is truly in demand with Washington clientele who know that his touch will make them look and feel their best for special occasions.
Carl's work has appeared in magazines and periodicals including Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, Better Homes & Garden, More, The New Yorker, Michigan Ave., Ebony, Glamour, Allure, Town & Country, Elle, Health, Washingtonian, Capital File, Bride & Groom, Bride, The Knot, Parents Magazine, Lady's Home Journal, American Grown and Engaged Magazine.
Carl's work has also been seen on the catwalk for Donna Karan, Escada, Gucci, Carolina Herrera, Dolce & Gabbanna, Yeollee, the Vera Wang Fashion Show and more recently; Reem Acra Bridal Show, Oscar De La Renta Bridal, Monique Lhuiller Bridal, Rivini Bridal and Marchesa Bridal. Follow him on twitter at @CarlRayMUA
Carl Ray has been voted top makeup artist for eleven years consecutively by Washingtonian Magazine.
Joey Wolffer New York Native and purebred entrepreneur, created the Styleliner in June
0f 2009. Prior to the Styleliner, Wolffer began her career as a jewelry designer for Meems LTD, providing accessories for several High Street stores in the UK and later became a jewelry designer for Nine West as well as Trend Director for all of Jones Apparel Group. Wanting to take her career to the next level, but not wanting to open a conventional boutique, Joey became a pioneer in the world of mobile accessories. Following in the footsteps of her maternal great-great-grandfather who started one of today’s leading retailers in the UK, Marks and Spencer and her father whose legacy remains in Wolffer Estate vineyard and stable on the South Shore of Long Island, Joey is proving that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Joey travels the world finding limited-edition pieces that she then curates aboard the Styleliner, creating a unique shopping experience. While Joey loves a good globetrot, her favorite days are still spent riding her horse and laughing at her Jack Russell/Chihuahua, Chili P with her husband Max. Follow her on twitter at @TheStyleLiner
Melissa McGraw's fifteen years working in the New York City fashion industry, rose through the fashion ranks managing millions of accounts ranging from Amazon.com to
Neiman Marcus and for companies that include Calvin Klein Jeans, Cynthia Rowley, Rocawear, Nicole Miller, and Joe’s Jeans. Melissa was also an instrumental force in the successful launch of the Harajuku Lovers and L.A.M.B. handbag brands by Gwen Stefani.
In 2007, Melissa co-created the popular women’s website Workchic.
Melissa has been a guest writer/contributor/blogger for Marie Claire, Style Network, Shop it to me, and Shecky’s to just name a few. You can also find Melissa giving out style advice on ABC/HDTV weekly series- Mirror/Mirror. She also is an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.
A true entrepreneur by nature, in 2010, Melissa sold Workchic and created The Fashion Potential. The Fashion Potential was created to show aspiring fashionistas how to target and gain the right clients, stand out from their competition, reach their financial goals, and create a buzz around their brands.
The Fashion Potential teaches Indie, Emerging Fashion Designers and students the insider tips and tricks they need to create a successful fashion brand. We teach you about the business side of fashion the right way! Through webinars, workshops, e-books, and our online fashion community, we provide the support, tools, and resources you need to save you the time, money, and headaches of launching your label on your own! Follow her on twitter at @FashPotential
Kristie Hale co founded Impulse Design Group, Inc. in 2003 in the DC Metro and was named CEO in 2004. She believes brands, people & events can be styled to reach all business goals.
She attended George Mason University and Old Dominion University, studying Communications and Dance. As a previous Dance Teacher, Cheerleading Coach, Spontaneous Combustion Dance Company Dancer and George Mason University Masonette, Kristie is dedicated to ensuring dance in all its forms remain available to those who come next. 'The arts can make a bad day better for kids. Dance has been a best friend of mine for as long as I can remember."
After opening Impulse Design Group, Inc., Kristie has had the privilege of working with organizations like White Flint Mall, Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce, Fashion for Paws, Washington Humane Society, JEM Accessories, Plaid Kangaroo Kids Clothing, Shar-Pei Rescue of Virginia, The Community Business Partnership, The Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia, the Fantasy Foot Ball, The Care of Trees and James Madison University's APN. Follow her on twitter at @Fashion_Nerdy
Peter Chun is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Swaag, the leading mobile community focused on streetwear and sneakers. Prior to founding Swaag, Peter was the Head of Solutions at Clickable (acquired by Syncapse.) He was responsible for the organization's largest revenue channel and played a key role in building and launching various products. Prior to Clickable, he was the Managing Director of Search Marketing at LinkShare, one of the leading pay for performance marketing networks (acquired by Rakuten.) Peter loves to eat, run, take pics and has been collecting sneakers since the mid 90's. He has a BBA from the George Washington University. Follow him on twitter at @SwaagIt
Mariessa Terrell is an intellectual property attorney, marketer, blogger (yoogoodarling.com) and founder of www.fashiontrademarks.biz launched to provide discounted legal services to emerging leaders in the fashion and beauty industries. Fashion Trademarks is the newest division of SBC IP Law Group, a boutique brand management and intellectual property law firm located in Washington, DC.Prior to starting her own firm, Ms. Terrell worked at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as a Trademark Examining Attorney and helped register trademarks for the leaders in the fashion and beauty industries, including Estee Lauder, Balenciaga, Revlon, Dooney & Burke, Johnson and Johnson and many others. Before joining the USPTO, Mariessa served as Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Cheryl Long, who presided over the Tax Division of the Superior Court of District of Columbia. In 2006 Mariessa drafted legislation (now DC Law 17-0248) to create a Fashion Commission in DC. Mariessa was appointed to serve as a DC Fashion Commissioner in 2013. Mariessa also serves as President of the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts, Founder of the Fashion Law and Policy Center and teaches Fashion Merchandising at the Community College of DC. Mariessa also writes Retail Therapy a monthly fashion column that appears in MidCity DC. Follow her twitter at @FashiomTMS
Nicole Giordano is founder of StartUp FASHION, a business resource and community dedicated to the independent fashion industry. She has spent over a decade in the industry focusing on a variety of roles including business development, textile design and sourcing, social media marketing, and editorial and content creation. Follow her on twitter at @NicoleMGiordano
Ebong Eka is no stranger to the world of personal finance & lifestyle. As a certified public accountant, former professional basketball player in Europe and one of Washington DC’s Best Dressed Men, he offers a fresh perspective in a commanding yet approachable manner that draws a diverse audience. Ebong gives real life-practical money solutions, tailored to the everyday person, the aspiring entrepreneur and the small business owner. Ebong developed experience with some of the largest consulting firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte & Touche. Ebong is also a Tax Consulting professional with Levyti Consulting, LLC, a tax advisory firm in the Washington, DC area.Ebong is a tax and small business expert who regularly appears on MSNBC, Fox News, Fox Business Channel, NBC and CNN. Ebong was also a popular face in primetime and cable television for his role on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of DC”.Ebong is also the author of the small business book, Start Me Up! – The No-Business-Plan Business Plan, published by Career Press and due out in February 2014! Follow him on twitter at @EbongEka
Chris Hogan founded OTC in 2006 and from the start was committed to providing readers with thoughtful, objective, and informative advice on incorporating classic menswear and timeless style into their modern lives. OTC continues to be a leading resource for men looking to better define their own sense of style, learn about the history and context of menswear, better understand what works for them and why, and discover new and lesser known designers and craft/heritage brands.
OTC also supports and profiles exceptional brands and craftsman, both here in the United States and around the world.
Hogan is a frequent contributor to leading menswear/lifestyle websites and publications and he provides unique strategic, social media, and branding advice to several well-known clients. We can craft customized social media and blogger outreach programs and assist with brand promotion and education. OTC also provides wardrobe and personal style consulting services to individuals. Follow him on twitter at @OffTheCuffDC
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FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
The District Architecture Center is located in the heart of Chinatown, DC and closes to the Gallery Place metero stop. There is also on-street parking, but we recommend using the UBER APP with the Fashion 360 discount code to provide you with front door car service.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
Please feel free to bring a computer, note pad, questions and thinking caps to the conference.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can contact us using the contact feature on the right side of this invite or on our website www.districtfete.com
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Tcikets/registration is not transferrable
Can I update my registration information?
You are allowed to update your registration once prior to September 1, 2013 for minor corrections.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You do not need to bring a printed ticket. You have the option of bringing your ID or using the Eventbrite app.
What is the refund policy?
All Fashion 360 Conference sales are final at the time of purchase. No refunds will be allowed during this conference unless the conference has been cancelled.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
No. If there are any erros to your registration you must contact District Fete to provide corrections prior to September 15, 2013.
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