Fashion Forward: From Runway to Retail

Fashion Art Toronto

Fashion Forward - a panel discussion exploring the journey of BIPOC designers transforming their runway collections to retail success

251 Queens Quay E

1664 FASHION WEEK F/W 2024

Fashion Art Toronto's 1664 Fashion Week is taking over 30,000 sq. ft. space at T3 Bayside. Toronto's longest running Fashion Week, runs Thursday, November 14 -  November 17, featuring runway shows and presentations from 40+ designers and more.

Join us for an engaging panel discussion presented by Hillary Leblanc media, "Fashion Forward: From Runway to Retail," where we explore the journey of BIPOC designers in transforming their runway collections into retail successes. Joining us is keynote speaker George Sully, a Canadian fashion designer. He is the creator of the Black Designers of Canada database, co-founder of fashion brands Sully Wong, House of Hayla, and founder of Sully &amp; Son Company. This insightful conversation provides benefit to designers from all communitties and will feature industry leaders, including Chelsee Pettit from the Indigenous brand Anniin, Karen Ferguson of Toronto Designers Market, alongside retail expert Emefa Kuadey of Israella Kobla.Discover the strategies, challenges, and opportunities that BIPOC designers face in the fashion industry. Our panelists will share their experiences, offering valuable insights into brand building, effective marketing, and forging meaningful retail partnerships.Whether you’re a designer, retailer, or fashion enthusiast, this event promises to inspire and empower you to navigate the evolving fashion landscape. Join us in celebrating diversity in fashion and supporting the next generation of designers.

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