Training Events
In a fast-changing industry such as fashion, it’s important to ensure your organization’s team is educated in the current trends, technologies and practices. This requires ongoing training, support and collaboration.
Additionally, any strategic plan is only as power as the team implementing the plan in the marketplace. We support all of our strategy development with the necessary training to ensure our client’s get the highest return on their investment.
We offer:
➤ Customized Online Learning Modules
➤ Personalized In-Person Training Events
➤ Expert Lectures & Panel Discussions
➤ In-House Conferences and Training Boot Camps
More information below.
We will work with you to determine the educational and training needs of your organization.
Drawing on our vast network of experts and practitioners, we can provide a variety of services, including:
Keynote Speakers (subject based)
A keynote speaker is the perfect way to disseminate “big ideas” and “new learning” across your organization quickly. Presentations are developed specifically for the needs of your company or educational program, focusing on predetermined topics, with a focus on theoretical knowledge and practical current examples. They can be pared with other modules, including group training sessions or a panel discussion.
1-2 hours; 20+ participants | Recommended for annual company events, or educational seminars.
Panel Discussions (thematic)
Live Expert Interviews (subject based)
Based on our network of experts and thought leaders, we are able to assemble panel discussions (3-6 experts + moderator) and/or one-on-one interviews (“fireside chats”) on a variety of topics that suit your organization’s needs. These discussions engage employees in current conversations and perspectives, and facilitate potential networking opportunities.
1-3 hours; 20+ participants | Recommended for annual company events and educational seminars.
Group Training Sessions (learning outcome based)
Boot Camps (learning outcome based)
We have developed group training sessions that focus on a wide variety of topics. These sessions typically follow a four-part structure: 1) Lecture/Presentation, 2) Applied Learning/Break-out Sessions, 3) Group Discussion/Feedback, and 4) Q&A. These group sessions are pre-set to ensure key learning objectives are covered. And each session allows for a certain amount of customization based on a organizations’s specific needs.
3-4 hours; 10-20 participants | Recommended for quarterly, or ongoing corporate training, as well as educational seminars.
One-on-One Expert Consultations (corporate)
Our one-on-one training sessions are meant to be highly personalized. Prior to the training session, we determine the key learning outcomes desired, and then prepare any materials/content needed to support learning in these areas. These sessions are conversational in nature, and meant to support employees in the decision-making processes they are engaged in.
1-2 hours; 1-2 participants | Recommended pairing with corporate group sessions.
Study Abroad Programs & Seminars (academic & corporate)
Specifically for undergraduate and graduate level educational organizations, we offer fully realized, and customized, study abroad programs. These programs feature accredited instructors of internationally renowned fashion institutions (including Parsons, FIT, NYU), guest speakers from major fashion brands (Ralph Lauren, Coach, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors), guided tours of major shopping areas (SoHo, Madison Avenue, Hudson Yards, etc.) and retailers (Ralph Lauren Mansion, Showfields, The Phluid Project, Bergdorf, etc.) and access to major fashion events (ie. MET Fashion Exhibit, Museum at FIT).
1-2 week sessions; 20-80 learning hours | Recommended for educational groups of 10-15 students each. In partnership with WindowsWear.
Guided Retail Tours & Brand Visits (New York City only)
Whether you are a business organization or an educational group, accessing the best of fashion in New York City takes times and contacts. We facilitate visits to all of New York City’s best retail offerings and fashion events, specific to your organization’s needs. Visits include the Ralph Lauren Mansion, Tiffany & Company, Bergdorf Goodman, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Hermes, Tory Burch, Nike House of Innovation, Cartier, The Dyson Lab, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, The RealReal, Artists & Flea, Kith, Alice + Olivia, Nordstrom, Showfields, The Dolby, The Coach House, Neiman Marcus, Sonos, Amazon Go, Mod Cloth, Covergirl Studio, Samsung 837, DVF, Saks Fifth Avenue, Anthropologie, Restoration Hardware, Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Fab Scrap, Levi's, Mood Fabric, and more!
2-6 hour tours; | Recommended for educational groups of 10-15 people each. In partnership with WindowsWear.