Women of Future Industries: From Runway Models to Role Models

Schedule

Fri Sep 27 2024 at 05:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

10 Grand Army Plz | Brooklyn, NY

Join Women.NYC and the Brooklyn Public Library: Witness the Future of Sustainable Fashion & Meet the Women Leading the Charge!
About this Event
Unveil the Future of Sustainable Fashion with Brooklyn’s Emerging Designers!


Immerse yourself in a fashion event that puts the spotlight on Brooklyn’s brightest design talent. Women of Future Industries: From Runway to Role Model, is a showcase of the innovative and sustainable designs crafted by the visionary designers of the Brooklyn Fashion Academy. These creative pioneers are not just participating in a fashion show— they are reimagining fashion for the new CEO.

Why You Can’t Miss This:

  • Celebrate Brooklyn’s Design Talent: This event showcases the work of local designers committed to redefining fashion through sustainability. Their innovative designs not only highlight the future of fashion but also underscore Brooklyn’s role as a hub for green innovation.
  • Discover the Future of Sustainable Fashion: Marvel at the forward-thinking designs meticulously crafted by the Brooklyn Fashion Academy’s talented cohort of designers. Over 16 weeks, these designers have poured their creativity into sustainable fashion, presenting collections that push the boundaries of style and environmental responsibility.
  • Engage with a Community of Change-Makers: Enjoy a cocktail hour while networking with a diverse community passionate about sustainability and the future of fashion. Connect with individuals who share a commitment to a greener tomorrow and support the burgeoning talent of Brooklyn’s designers.

Join Women.NYC and the BKLYN Fashion Academy for an evening that transcends fashion. Witness the Green Revolution as it unfolds on the runway, and become part of the movement driving a more sustainable future.


Check In begins at 5pm. Space is limited AND doors will be closed when the event reaches capacity.


About Women.NYC

Women.NYC - part of the New York City Economic Development Corporation - is a flagship City initiative to make New York City the best place in the world for women of all backgrounds to thrive in their businesses and careers. Women.NYC advances diversity, gender equality and fosters economic mobility by focusing on equipping women to succeed in the future economy.

Bookmark https://women.nyc/ to stay engaged in this program. We will have a series of events centered around these high-priority sectors, allowing you to sign up for career coaching and shadowing. This is the only women-centric network established to help you take control of your future.

About BLKN Fashion Academy

The BKLYN Fashion Academy teaches what it takes to create a viable fashion business! This intensive program provides the essentials to create and sell ready-to-wear men’s and women’s wear garments. Selected designers will receive mentoring from industry experts and attend classes on sustainability, sourcing, accessories design, market research, and more, while creating a ready-to-wear capsule collection.

The 16-week intensive establishes a launch pad for local, nascent fashion designers to channel their creative talent through a series of classes and hands-on labs which hone their skills and develop their business knowledge using BPL resources. The program works closely with numerous City agencies, educational institutions and industry partners to leverage NYC’s expertise in the fashion industry and to contribute to the growth of the sustainable fashion movement in Brooklyn.

*Disclaimers: (1) This event is open to the public and at no-cost, doors will be closed once the venue reaches capacity, arrive early. (2) By signing up for this event you accept to be photographed and recorded, and allow women.nyc to use the materials for informational and promotional purposes.(3) By registering to this event you accept to join our email list and receive information about future events and resources. (4) Food and drinks are provided until supplies last, and you decline to make the organizers responsible for any allergies or reactions the food could cause you.

*Note: Anyone can participate in Women.NYC programs regardless of actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, partnership status, marital status, disability (including use of a service animal), race, color, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, military status, or any other class protected by City, State, or Federal law

Where is it happening?

10 Grand Army Plz, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, United States
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