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The Future of Fashion is Community
Fall NYFW 2025 | REFIND x TAFF
Arete Studios, 149 Grand St, NYC
Thursday, September 11, 2025
This NYFW, join REFIND Collective & The Art of Fashion & Food for Future of Fashion is Community-an immersive evening celebrating the intersection of style, technology, & culture.
From 4-7 PM, explore interactive demos, pop-ups, & a fireside chat highlighting how community & innovation are shaping fashion's next era.
Then, transition into an intimate soire from 7:30-9:30 PM, featuring cocktails, passed canaps by Chef George Castillo & a panel on the evolving role of community in fashion.
About the Hosts
REFIND Collective | Host: Loriza Ibarra
REFIND Collective is a community platform for fashion & creative entrepreneurs, built on the belief that the future of fashion lies in collaboration, shared knowledge, & meaningful connection. Through curated events, panels, & tech-enabled matchmaking, REFIND empowers founders, creatives, & innovators to grow together.
Founder Loriza Ibarra is an entrepreneur & creative strategist who has curated experiences at SXSW, NYFW, & beyond. Her work bridges fashion, community, & technology to create spaces where collaboration becomes opportunity.
The Art of Fashion & Food (TAFF)
Allison Mendoza, daughter of Peruvian immigrants & former AVP of Design at Victoria's Secret, & Laura Garcia, a former tech sales consultant turned global nomad & advocate for Latina entrepreneurship, co-founded The Art of Fashion & Food to celebrate the vibrant intersection of style, cuisine, & culture. Together, they curate gatherings that bring people together through sensory storytelling & shared identity.
Soiree: About the Chef
Chef George Castillo
Chef George Castillo's culinary journey is rooted in both innovation & intention. Having honed his craft at acclaimed kitchens like Atoboy, Momofuku, Le Coucou, & Manhatta, he now leads as Executive Chef at Oases New York. His menus weave global inspiration with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, creating dishes designed to nourish the body, delight the senses, & restore balance.
Beyond the plate, George's vision is community: crafting mindful dining experiences that celebrate ingredients, honor the seasons, & bring people closer through the shared language of food. Recognized by The New York Times & Forbes, he continues to redefine what it means to cook with both purpose & passion.
Sponsors: REFIND Collective, The Art of Fashion & Food, Tblscape
Stay Tuned for the official lineup of brands, tech demos & more!
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