Retail Lab is an innovative program that provides tangible value to designers in a multifaceted way. In partnership with Cadillac, Retail Lab provides a store space for a three-month period within Cadillac House, and each accepted designer is given a $75,000 grant along with mentorship from top industry experts from our Retail Lab Advisory Board.
The Advisory Board consists of Billy Reid, Bobby Schuessler, Darcy Penick, Jan-Hendrik Schlottmann, Jay Silver, Jill Standish, Josh Peskowitz, Julie Gilhart, Kelli Adams, Liz Rodbell, Marigay McKee, Matt Marcotte, Melody Lee, Rachel Shechtman, Reed Krakoff, Robin Kramer, Robin Zendell, Simon Doonan, Stacey Bendet Eisner, and Steven Alan. Along with additional strategy and consulting from Accenture, Official Innovation Partner of Retail Lab, designers will receive retail strategy, critical business knowledge and digital skills to help them navigate the current retail market.
Each designer will be given the opportunity to customize the 800-square foot space to incorporate the brand’s identity and aesthetic with support from our Retail Lab partners.
Past participants were Timo Weiland, Cushnie et Ochs, and Public School. Tanya Taylor is the current resident, followed by Pamela Love and Prabal Gurung.
The application process is now open from April 11th-May 5th. Five designers will be chosen by the Advisory Board and announced at the end of May for the 2018-2019 term. Click here to apply!
For more information about the program, please contact RetailLab@CFDA.com
