ACCFI Presents: MACY'S The Future of Fashion

This 7-Week course runs WEDNESDAY evenings 6PM-to-8PM CST.

The first course is IN-PERSON at the Domain Macy's from 6 - 8p in Austin, TX. Come hear from Designers-in-Residence alumni and current cohort members about what it takes to start a fashion business.

The following 6 courses are VIRTUAL: Join us online each week via Zoom to hear from experts in the field on different topics to help you get started. If you miss one, it's okay! Hop back in the following week on the topics you most need to hear about.

The course is a highlight of what designers need to know to bring their collections to market. Topics range from design, development, capital, marketing, sales, and sustainability. Designers should consider this their expanded checklist with actionable steps to get started.

Speakers will be anncounced soon! Check back later for details.

CLASSES:

1. Time & Sacrifice (09/18/2024) Moderator: Shuronda Robinson; Panelists: Fannie Gunton, Carolyn Nash, Johnathan 'Chaka' Mahone. On-Site Location: Macy's at the Domain 6pm-8pm CST
2. Branding & Messaging (09/25/2024) Speaker: Kendall Barry Virtual
3. Production & Supply Chain (10/02/2024) Speaker: Kendall Barry Virtual
4. Fashion Sustainability (10/09/2024) Speaker: Leah Rama Virtual
5. Sales & Distribution (10/16/2024) Speaker: Lisa Sikora Virtual
6. Design & Development (10/23/2024) Speaker: Charlotte Bird Virtual
7. Capital and Financing (10/30/2024) Speaker: Broadway Bank Virtual

**Tickets are free for the entire 7-week course. Classes are independent of each other.**

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