New York Fashion Week Made With Intention: Threads of Change
Agenda:
2:00 Sourcing, Selling, Sustainability & Scaling Seminar with Jude Kingston | Ticketed session
Fresh off sold-out seminars across Australia, internationally recognized fashion expert Jude Kingston brings her signature masterclass to NYC. Drawing on 30+ years at the highest levels of the global fashion industry, this session cuts through theory to deliver real, practical strategy for building a fashion business that's profitable, purpose-driven, and built to last.
You'll walk away with:
Smart sourcing strategies that balance quality, profitability & sustainability
Sales approaches across wholesale, e-commerce & DTC
A framework for brand integrity & transparency
Practical strategies for scaling with confidence
Whether you're launching a label or scaling an established brand — this is a seminar you won't want to miss.
Space is limited — a separate ticket is required in addition to general MWI2 admission.
4:00 Brand Activations
Tensengral
6:00 Panel discussion
Moderator:
Liz Alessi is a leading voice in circular fashion systems and sustainable supply-chain innovation.
With more than 20 years in product development and materials sourcing, she has held senior roles at Limited Brands, Coach, Marc Jacobs, and Tapestry, where she served as VP of Sourcing. At Coach, she oversaw global materials strategy from concept through production. She helped launch the Coach ReLoved program, a pioneering model that turned repairs and obsolete inventory into revenue and set a new standard for brand-owned circularity. She was a founding leader of Coachtopia, guiding material selection and closed-loop strategies.
In 2021, Liz founded her consultancy dedicated to advancing circular design, innovative materials, and future-ready supply chains. She advises brands, startups, and investors on designing for longevity, building scalable recovery systems, and commercializing sustainable technologies. Her work spans R&D, business development, and cross-border manufacturing strategy.
Panelists:
Peter McLaughlin
Peter is a Design Director and Sustainability Strategist whose career spans Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Elie Tahari, Jennifer Lopez, and Ellen DeGeneres. He holds a Master of Sustainability from Harvard, teaches Design Systems in the Parsons MFA program, and previously taught sustainable fashion at Harvard Extension School. His consulting work has driven circular-economy partnerships (including resale and recycling programs with Archive and SuperCircle) for brands like A.L.C. He's also VP of Client Success at Seed Consulting Group, supporting sustainability-focused nonprofits, and co-hosts The Fashion Situation Room Podcast. His focus: helping brands make smarter, more sustainable decisions that future-proof their business.
7:00 Fashion Show
8:00 : After-party