A Day Of Business - MFS 4th Anniversary
April 16 | One Downtown, Miami
Mana Fashion Services invites the fashion community to A Day of Business — a curated gathering designed to connect designers, retailers, manufacturers, fabric suppliers, and industry leaders in one place.
For one day, the showrooms open for meaningful conversations and business around sourcing, partnerships, and growth within Miami’s expanding fashion ecosystem.
What to Expect
Morning Welcome Breakfast — 8:30 AM
Guests are welcomed with coffee, tea, and light breakfast bites, creating a relaxed setting to begin the day with conversation and connection.
Showroom Appointments — 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Private appointments take place throughout the Mana Fashion showrooms, connecting designers, fabric mills, manufacturers, and buyers. These curated meetings allow participants to explore sourcing opportunities and build meaningful business relationships.
Saks Fifth Avenue Hiring Event — 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saks Fifth Avenue will host a dedicated hiring event throughout the day, offering opportunities for professionals interested in joining one of the most iconic names in luxury retail.
Partner Luncheon — 1:00 PM
An intimate luncheon for industry partners and special guests designed to foster deeper conversations and strategic collaboration.
Join Aleksandra Sivokoneva, Creative Director of Mana Fashion; Ardie Ulukaya, CEO & Founder of SBS Fashion; and Andrea Villegas, fashion entrepreneur, creative consultant, and Founder of AV Studio, as they explore “The New Manufacturing Playbook: Textile Trends, Trade Barriers & Global Production” - 2:00 PM.
Textile Trends: Explore the latest innovations and sustainable practices shaping the textile industry.
Trade Barriers: Understand the challenges that businesses face in global trade and how to navigate them.
Global Production: Gain insights into effective strategies for optimizing production processes across borders.
Andrea Villegas is a Creative Fashion Consultant and Product Development Expert with over a decade of experience in swimwear and lingerie. As Founder and Creative Director of AV Studio, she helps brands develop collections from concept to final product.
With an international background in Colombia, Europe, and the U.S., she combines creative vision with expertise in design and supply chain management. Her work has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar and Sports Illustrated, and showcased at Paraiso Miami Swim Week 2024.
Ardie Ulukaya is a fashion executive and entrepreneur with deep expertise in denim innovation and global sourcing. He co-founded the premium menswear denim label 34 Heritage and was Senior Vice President of Sales at Mavi Jeans.
As CEO & Founder of SBS Fashion, a New York-based sourcing agency, he partners with U.S. brands and emerging designers, providing services from fabric development to full-scale production.
Ulukaya blends creative direction with operational expertise, effectively bridging design vision and scalable production across the fashion value chain.
Join Matilda Kalaveshi, Head of Fashion at Mana Fashion, and Stephanie Carvajalino, CEO of Biz Nation for a fireside chat on “Financing Growth: Grants & Funding for Fashion Businesses” - 6:00 PM.
A focused conversation on grants and funding opportunities available to fashion businesses. Designed for brands, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals, this session will explore the business side of fashion and provide practical insight into how to access financial resources that can support growth, strengthen operations, and help scale a business.
Stephanie Carvajalino is an entrepreneur and educator. Co-founder of Biz Nation, she has trained over 100,000 people in workforce skills and AI across Latin America and the U.S. She also launched Biz Fest, Colombia's largest youth entrepreneurship festival, with over 14,000 attendees annually. As head of Cartagena International School, she promotes a curriculum that integrates entrepreneurship and technology. Featured by BBC, CNN, and Forbes, she is recognized by the World Economic Forum and is part of Forbes 30 Under 30.
Closing Celebration — 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us as we close the day with a celebratory toast to four years of Mana Fashion—four years of building community, championing creativity, and redefining what it means to connect fashion, business, and culture under one roof.
About Mana Fashion Services
Mana Fashion Services is a Miami-based fashion platform that connects global brands, retailers, and manufacturers through community, commerce, and curated physical space.
Part of Mana Common, Mana Fashion provides year-round infrastructure for the fashion industry through showrooms, sourcing opportunities, and B2B programming.
With a network of 30,000+ fashion professionals, Mana Fashion Services continues to build the platform where Miami’s fashion industry meets to do business.
Location: Mana Fashion Services — One Downtown Miami
Date: April 16, 2026
Dress Code: Power Suit
Attendance is limited to maintain a focused industry environment.
Early registration is recommended.
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