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Made With Intention: Sustainability Mixer & Panel DiscussionnNew York Fashion Week Opening NightnJoin us for Made With Intention, a New York Fashion Week opening-night mixer & panel discussion centered on sustainability, innovation, & purpose-driven fashion. This event brings together forward-thinking brands, educators, & emerging talent who are actively shaping a more responsible & intentional future for the fashion industry.nHosted byn99 YARDS is a fashion-tech platform connecting brands, creatives, & services to streamline fashion campaigns, portfolio building, & collaboration across the global fashion ecosystem.nInside Fashion Design is a multimedia platform & resource hub dedicated to helping fashion professionals learn, grow, create, & connect in the industry. It provides curated education, industry insights, design resources, mentorship, community connections, & events to support conscious & sustainable fashion careers & businesses. The platform fosters a global community where designers, entrepreneurs, & creatives can access tools, collaborations, & professional development opportunities to advance in fashion & make a positive impactnWhat to ExpectnNetworking Mixer & Panel DiscussionsnConnect with designers, students, brands, & fashion-tech professionals who are passionate about sustainability, ethical production, & intentional design.nJoin our 50/50 Raffle & be part of the impact!nOne lucky winner will take home 50% of the raffle proceeds, plus a swag bag filled with curated goodies.nYour participation directly supports Inside Fashion Design, a nonprofit dedicated to providing education, resources, & community for fashion industry professionalshelping build a more thoughtful, sustainable, & connected fashion industry.nWin something great. Support something meaningful. Click the link below to participate.nhttps://go.rallyup.com/createwithintentonnPanel DiscussionsnBrand Panel : Sustainable Fashion in PracticenHear from sustainability-driven fashion brands as they share their journeys, challenges, & approaches to building intentional collections & responsible production models.nModerate by Karen ZhangnnnKaren Zhang is a product marketing leader & advisor specializing in fashion & consumer technology. With experience across companies including eBay, RetailMeNot, Sephora, & Cond Nast, she brings deep expertise in brand storytelling, go-to-market strategy, & consumer insight. Karen holds an MBA from Duke University.nFeatured Brands Panelist :nZIPEL NYCnnZIPL NYC is a New Yorkborn fashion brand blending bold artistic expression with the heritage of denim. Since its founding, the label has built a reputation for creating unique, handcrafted, & limited-edition denim piecesthat blend sophistication with street culture, encouraging wearers to express confidence & individuality. The brand emphasizes innovation & sustainability, offering responsibly sourced materials & community-oriented programs like denim recycling initiatives.nnKAJAL New YorknnKajal New York is a luxury womenswear brand rooted in craftsmanship, sustainability, & intentional design. Based in New York City, the label creates modern silhouettes from repurposed & ethical fabrics, producing limited runs meant to be worn, re-worn, & kept in circulation. Its design philosophy prioritizes timeless pieces that minimize environmental impact & elevate thoughtful wardrobe investment.nnKRAVCnnKRAVC is a fashion label founded by Katrin Kravc with a mission to represent women through sophistication, elegance, & individuality. Drawing on over 15 years of global fashion experience, the brand crafts handmade luxury pieces that celebrate refined form & personal confidence. While not exclusively sustainability-positioned, KRAVC emphasizes quality craftsmanship & original design that honors legacy & individual expression.nnEducation & Industry PanelnGain insights from leading fashion educators who are advancing sustainability through education, research, & industry engagement, featuring:nModerate by CLARE TATTERSALL - CEO Digital Fashion WeeknnDigital Fashion Week, a global platform redefining how fashion is presented & experienced through technology. Digital Fashion Week champions innovation at the intersection of fashion, digital culture, & emerging technologies, creating new opportunities for designers, brands, & creatives to showcase work beyond traditional runway formats. Through immersive experiences, global programming, & a future-forward approach, Digital Fashion Week is shaping the next era of the fashion industry.nPanelistnJill Stein Instructor, Vogue College of FashionnnJill Stein is a fashion educator & luxury fashion consultant who teaches at the Vogue College of Fashion, where she leads an immersive curriculum that encourages students to think critically, creatively, & ethically about the fashion industry. She brings decades of experience across fashion & media, guiding emerging talent to build sustainable, intentional practices & brand concepts as they enter the industry.nnMichael Ferraro Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)nnMichael (FIT faculty) represents the educational strength of the Fashion Institute of Technology, one of the worlds leading fashion schools. FITs curriculum spans design, business, technology, & creative media, preparing students for careers that influence how fashion is designed, produced, & understood globally.nnAndrea Kennedy Lead, Fashion Department, Berkeley CollegennnAndrea Kennedy, MEd is the Lead of the Fashion Department at Berkeley College. She is a designer, strategist, sourcing specialist, & sustainability educator with over 25 years of industry experience. Previously Vice President of Sustainability at Material Exchange & longtime instructor of fashion sustainability courses, Kennedy has driven measurable improvements in ethical sourcing, circular design, & sustainable practices across design, production, & supply chains. She also serves on the strategic council of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition & mentors climate-focused initiatives.n Stay ConnectednJoin our WhatsApp community for real-time updates on NYC fashion, fashion tech, creator events, mixers, panels, & pop-ups.nInteractive Q&AnEngage directly with panelists to explore practical, actionable insights for your own projects, studies, or career path.nCommunity EngagementnDiscover opportunities to collaborate, contribute, & grow within the fashion & fashion-tech ecosystem.nnWhether youre a student, creative professional, educator, or brand innovator, Made With Intention offers a platform to connect, learn, & celebrate fashion with purpose.
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