From Runway to Table: Fashion & Culinary Arts

Co-hosted by the Korean Association of New York Artists (KANA) and the Consulate General of Korea.

The event will showcase the work of New York-based fashion designers and chefs with cultural roots in Korea, the U.S., and Japan. Guests will enjoy a panel discussion featuring designers, creative dishes inspired by diverse culinary traditions, and engage in networking with students and young professionals from the fashion, food industries, as well as other creative fields in New York City.

Join us for an evening of creativity, culture, and connection at this unique event celebrating the intersection of fashion and culinary arts!

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, November 1st
• Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• Location: 873 Broadway #301
• RSVP: Required via Eventbrite. The ticket includes panel discussion, finger food, drinks, and networking session
• Other: No dress code. The event will be in English

Timeline Details:

• 5:30 PM: Check-in begins
• 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM: Opening reception and introductions
• 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM: Fashion designer panel discussions moderated by KANA
• 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Raffles and networking

Event Highlights:

1. Panel Discussion
Fashion designers from Korea, the U.S., and Japan will share their insights on creativity, brand philosophy, and how their cultural backgrounds influence their work.

2. Culinary Experience
Enjoy the dishes crafted by chefs from Nami Nori and Postcard Bakery, inspired by Korean, American and Japanese flavors.

3. Networking
Connect with designers, chefs, students and young professionals in New York City. Don’t miss out on interactive games and a raffle during the networking session.

Panelists:

Korea/U.S./Japan

• Moon Chang – Founder, Designer @Moon Chang
• Seungyeon Kim – Designer @Natori
• Desiree Scarborough – Fashion Designer @Desiree Scarborough
• Sho Konishi – Fashion Designer @Sho Konishi

Culinary:

33 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014
- Chef Jihan Lee
- Chef Taka Sakaeda

31 Carmine St, New York, NY10014

Overview of KANA

KANA(Korean Association of New York Artists) is a non-profit organization founded in 2012. Our mission is to support Korean creatives – artists, designers, creative entrepreneurs, and so forth – based in New York City and contribute to NYC's diverse cultural geography. Throughout over ten years of history, KANA has cultivated a unique platform to communicate with its audiences. We hope KANA's diversity, creativity, and hard work can contribute to strengthening and connecting creative communities living in New York and beyond.

• Instagram: @newyorkkana
• Facebook: @kanainfo

• For any inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

Host or Publisher KANA & the Consulate General of Korea