Catwalk to Craftsmanship: S/S 2025 Communique & DelBrenna's Artistic Legacy

Kick off the event with a deep dive into upcoming fashion trends. FGI's Spring/Summer 2025 Communique, formerly known as the Trends Presentation, will showcase highlights from New York, London, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks. This comprehensive video presentation will capture influences, directional styles, and significant fashion threads, featuring new talents and established designers. Get a first look at the colors, styles, and innovations that will define the upcoming season.

Following the fashion report, experience the captivating tale of Sebastian and Megan DelBrenna, the dynamic duo behind DelBrenna Jewelry. Sebastian, whose family's jewelry-making tradition dates back to 1201 Florence, and Megan, an American with an architectural background, will share their journey of blending centuries-old Italian craftsmanship with contemporary style. Learn how they expanded a groundbreaking 1974 chain design into an international brand, crafting exquisite handmade pieces that have cultivated a global community of collectors. Discover their vision for the future of their artisanal jewelry brand as they divide their time between boutiques in Cortona, Italy, and Kansas City, USA.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge fashion trends and timeless craftsmanship in one inspiring event against the stunning backdrop of the KCAI!

KCAI provides a rigorous, diverse curriculum and an immersive studio experience for students who are passionate about the realization of their ideas.

FGI’s event is open to fashion group members, friends of FGI, and those most interested in learning about the trends for Spring/Summer 2025. Students are welcome to attend.

FGI’s mission to provide our member networking with a forum of discussion and connection across all sectors through programming focused on the industry’s most current and crucial topics, recognition of emerging talents and trends at the zeitgeist of innovation. To open access to industry leaders by offering a platform of resources for business development and career advancement at all levels. We believe that providing a forum for professional development and career advancement unleashes creativity, innovation and advances the business of fashion.

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