This conversation reflects on the evolution of the fur aesthetic and explores how bio-based materials can replace animal fur without compromising creativity. The panel offers practical insights on sourcing and working with next-generation alternatives.
Local Manufacturing as Leverage: Why Proximity Is New York’s Competitive Advantage
Domestic production is becoming essential infrastructure to counter supply chain volatility and high return rates. By utilizing New York’s Garment District, designers can resolve fit issues and compress timelines in real-time. This proximity-based model ensures construction precision is established before a garment scales.
Sami Miró on Circular Design and Building Fashion’s Future Through Tech and Intention
At CES 2026, Miró explored how circular design and emerging technologies, from AI and material innovation to transparency tool, can transform fashion into a more responsible, regenerative system.
Designing Out Waste from Runway Shows and Presentations
Industry leaders joined the CFDA, eBay, and The Circularity Project for a conversation on reimagining the runway through circularity, resource sharing, and responsible design.
How Fashion Designers Can Harness the Power of Generative AI
Generative AI can revolutionize the industry's operations and customer engagement, streamlining the product design process based on specific parameters and consumer preferences.
From Past to Present: The Power of Vintage and Resale
Nicole Richie and Sarah Davis on how resale contributes to the cultural and environmental value of fashion and why authenticity matters more than ever.