September 14, 2011

LG Milk MADE Fashion Week Panel

Parsons students and faculty are invited as Simon Collins, Dean of the School of Fashion, moderates the LG hosted panel. The topic of discussion will be “Fashion & Technology” and will feature panelists Stacy London from What Not to Wear, David Karp, CEO of Tumblr, and Lauren Santo Domingo co-founder of Moda Operandi and Contributing Editor to Vogue.

Date: Thursday September 15th
Time: 6-7PM
Location: Milk Studios: 450 W. 15th Street (at 10th Ave), ground FL

As our industry continues to evolve, the merging of the fashion and technology sectors is becoming ever important to designers. The subject and subsequent discussion will be one that our students will have to continue in the years to come as they forge their own careers and companies.  Therefore, it is critical that they begin the discussion at this panel if they have not started thinking of it on their own. RSVP @ http://tinyurl.com/milkmadepanel

August 30, 2011

Evolving Influence | Independent Fashion Bloggers

Big news today, bloggers! We’re thrilled to announce the details of our upcoming IFB Conference on Sep. 7, 2011 at Milk Studios in New York City. Whether you just launched your blog or already have a bevy of readers, this is the event to mingle with fellow bloggers while learning how to take your blog to the next level (i.e. the top!)

Last NYFW, the IFB Conference brought together over 300 fashion bloggers while 10,000 viewers tuned in from around the world via live stream. Be a part of this monumental event as the sixth semi-annual IFB Conference continues to unite fashion bloggers and examines the evolving influence of the online blogging community. Top fashion bloggers will discuss hot-button blogging issues and a keynote speech from a major industry pro will cap the day’s events.

June 24, 2011

Ask Expert: Jennine Jacob of Independent Fashion Bloggers & The Coveted

Jennine Jacob. Founder, Independent Fashion Bloggers & The Coveted. Jennine Jacob is the founder of The Coveted, originated in 2007. She also launched Independent Fashion Bloggers, a community where bloggers can share their questions, concerns and tips for successful blogging. She organizes the IFB Conferences for NYFW and is a force in the fashion blogging world and beyond. Post your photo with hashtag #jennine and Jennine will comment on it and give you expert style tips on Friday, June 24th from 12 - 2pm EST.

March 29, 2011

An Interview with Haider Ackerman. IHT Fashion Editor Suzy Menkes talks with the rising fashion star about the woman he designs for and how he feels about Karl Lagerfeld calling him the heir apparent to take over at Chanel.

(Source: The New York Times)