To celebrate their 30th birthday, MatchesFashion.com, the London-based luxury retailer for established and emerging labels is coming to New York for their In Residence event in April. The free, four-day program will include talks, cocktails and even yoga at their Upper East Side townhouse. Designer Joseph Altuzarra, photographer and illustrator Garance Doré, along with Refinery 29’s Christene Barberich are just a few of the names that are speaking.
Event Schedule:
Thursday, April 6 2017
10AM-12PM Success In Style
Join designer Joseph Altuzarra for brunch and conversation.
1-4PM The Importance of Supporting Creativity in the Next Generation
Christene Barberich, global editor-in-chief and co-founder of Refinery29 talks supporting new talent and how to build a fashion brand with Kristopher Brock of Brock Collection and Natalie Kingham, buying director of MatchesFashion.com
6-8 PM Art, Fashion and the Camera
Join Phillips’ Sarah Krueger and British designer Duro Olowu for cocktails, as they discuss fashion photography as an art form.
Friday, April 7 2017
11AM-1PM The Future of Social Photography
Cole Rise, inventor of Instagram filters and Polaroid Swing chief creative officer hosts a masterclass in creating on-point posts.
4-6PM Sustainability: The New Luxury
Designer Gabriela Hearst and fashion consultant Julie Gilhart on honest luxury and making style sustainable.
6.30-8PM Rules Of Style
Join Eugene Tong, plus special guests, for a menswear panel looking at how American menswear influences global style.
Saturday April 8, 2017
10-11.30AM Vacation Masterclass
Stephanie Mark, co-founder of Coveteur talks vacation with Natalie Kingham, buying director and Ilona Hamer, co-founder of Matteau swimwear.
12-3PM Spring Riot and Revelry: a Lesson in Florals
Nicolette Camille of Brooklyn’s Little Flower School hosts a floristry demonstration using spring’s boldest blooms.
3.30-6PM A Life Of Fitness
Akin Akman – founder of Akin’s Army, IMG model and A-list trainer – guides you through a full-body workout and discusses a healthy lifestyle. Fully booked, you will be added to our waiting list.
6.30-8PM At Cocktail Hour Brianna Lance, designer, creative director and tastemaker is our host and DJ for music and more.
Sunday, April 9 2017
9AM-12PM Wake-up To Wellness
Meet Krissy and Chloe, founders of SkyTing Yoga – the go-to yoga destination in New York – for yoga and round-table discussion. Fully booked, you will be added to our waiting list.
12-2PM The Art Of Collecting
Join us for brunch, bubbles and some tricks of the trade from Paddle8’s business development director, Maura Smith.
Learn more and RSVP at MatchesFashion.com.
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