Feast your eyes on this fascinating decade, where designers, retailers, and manufacturers offered a wide assortment of garments that reflected the rapid pace and shifting demands of modern life.
This period saw the emergence of the flappers, a group of young women determined to live their lives as freely as their male counterparts. Although the flappers were controversial at the time, they remain a potent image of feminine beauty and freedom that resonates to this day.
Venus and Diana: Fashioning the Jazz Age, will go beyond the flapper to present an in-depth view of women’s fashions during this revolutionary decade.
FGI Philadelphia’s private showing will be led by costume curator Clare Sauro, director of the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection and assistant professor in Westphal College.
The special exhibition of women’s fashions from the 1920s will feature approximately 40 garments from influential designers such as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, Madeleine Vionnet, Paul Poiret, Jean Patou, and for the true connoisseurs, Callot Soeurs. These garments will be accompanied by a selection of related accessories, illustrations, and photographs.
“COMMUNIQUE"
A Global Fashion Presentation of Spring/Summer 2022
~ Thursday ~ November 18, 2021 ~ 6:30pm ~ Zoom ~
- Watch an amazing video from the runways of New York, Paris, London, and Milan.
- Learn from our panel of fashion experts.
- Enjoy Q & A with the panelists and moderator.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Must be registered to attend
- Must register with your first and last name and email address
- Registration ends the day of event at 4:00pm
- Zoom link will be sent the day of event
- For questions: fgiphilly@gmail.com
OUR PANELISTS
ELLEN SHEPP is the owner and buyer for Joan Shepp, the luxury fashion store in Center City Philadelphia. It’s no coincidence that her surname is the same as the store. This mother-daughter team are the founders of a 50-year success story. The high-end fashion boutique is a wonderland of an eclectic assortment of big-name & emerging designer clothing.
GABRIELA GUARACAO spent the first part of her career supporting storytelling through news media and international affairs. Now, she's telling a new story through womenswear, lifestyle brand building, immersive retail experiences, and unapologetic living. Gabriela is the founder and creative director of AMERICAE, a women's lifestyle brand that has been featured in Town & Country Magazine, Byrdie, PopSugar, and Elle Magazine.
DAVIDA JANAE is the content creator behind the fashion and lifestyle blog, Vida Fashionista. She is also the founder of the influencer network, Philly Influencer Mixer, a network of creatives in the tri-state area. As a former NBA dancer, her energy certainly shines through in her social posts where you will find her magical display of changing fashions.
OUR MODERATOR
BRIDGETT BATTLES has a presence and a passion that is larger than life. She is a woman whose purpose knows no bounds. As an entrepreneur with many titles, including Executive Presence Strategist and Personal Brand Developer, Bridgett is the go-to style and image authority for executives and CEO’s. Through her company, The Bridgett Battles Experience, she will help you reach your highest potential.
“Sustainable Fashion"
How Fashion Brands are Addressing Environmental and Social Concerns
~ Thursday ~ October 28, 2021 ~ 6:30pm ~ Zoom ~
- Join creative directors Jill Hamilton and Nicole Murray, who work in sustainable fashion
- Learn the growing importance of sustainability and circularity within the fashion industry
- The presentation will be focused on sustainable denim & digital methods
PLEASE NOTE:
- Must be registered to attend
- Must register with your first and last name and email address
- Registration ends the day of event at 4:00pm
- Zoom link will be sent the day of event
- For questions: fgiphilly@gmail.com
JILL HAMILTON is the Design Director and founder of JH Studio LLC, a design, print, fit, and product development studio, and 3dfashion (3d design for digital sustainable fashion solutions). Jill is also an adjunct fashion design professor at Jefferson University, and an apparel systems researcher, where she explores systems innovation for sustainable apparel methods.
Jill has worked with numerous retail, direct-to-consumer, wholesale manufacturers, and celebrities in the apparel industry such as The Limited, K-Dash by Kardashian for QVC, Max Jeans, Mudd, Eddie Bauer, Ralph Lauren, Niki Minaj for Kmart, Liz Claiborne, Liz Lange, Lands End, TJ Maxx, Dillards, Catherine's, Walmart, and private label Amazon brands.
NICOLE MURRAY is the Creative Director and Brand Strategist and founder for N-ovative Design Group. Nicole is an expert who identifies and fills the white space in direct-to-consumer, retail, and wholesale markets. Huajin Co. Ltd (fabric mill), Nanjing/JD United/Roo Hsing (manufacturer), Anthropologie, Target, and Dollhouse are just a sampling of the companies she has impacted.
Over the past five years, Nicole has been focused on sustainability in the denim industry through manufacturing along with designing sustainable woven fabrics with Lenzig fibers including Tencel, Ecovera, and others. Her latest venture is focused on reducing the carbon footprint by bringing manufacturing back to the United States and producing for direct-to-consumer influencers and brands in Los Angeles.
“Fashionable Philly"
A Welcome Back Reception and Speed Networking Event
for Fashion, Beauty, and Home Design Professionals
~ Thursday ~ August 12, 2021 ~ 6:00pm ~
Cambria Hotel & Suites
Indoor & Outdoor Balcony Settings
219 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia
- Our first "in-person" event since January 2020
- Make new connections and expand your business network
- Meet with friends and colleagues you haven't seen in over a year
- Dress fashionably from head-to-toe (instead of pajama bottoms and a pretty top!)
- 6:00-6:30pm: Check-in and mingle
- 6:30-7:15pm: Complimentary appetizers are served
- 7:15-8:00pm: Speed Networking Event moderated by FGI Philly Regional Director, Mindy Solkin
- 8:00-8:30pm: Additional networking at your leisure
*Details and best practices of the speed networking event will be sent the week of the event
*Masks are optional
*For questions please contact fgiphilly@gmail.com
“Brand Authenticity"
How to Brand Your Business for Authentic Social Media
~ Thursday ~ June 24 ~ 6:30pm ~ Zoom ~
Join us for Brand Authenticity, as we hear from two experts about the real route to branding your business.
Learn...
- How To Optimize for Branded Organic Traffic
- How To Use Social Media for Small Business
- Three Digital Marketing Strategies That Actually Work
Presenters...
- Earl Boyd, Owner of the Prime Group and Senior Vice President at Entrepreneur Works
- Bob Coleman, Principal at Rhema Marketing LLC
- Optional to send questions in advance of the event, which will be addressed during the event. Send to: fgiphilly@gmail.com.
- Zoom link will be sent the day of the event.
“Let's Get Crafty"
How to Add Fiber Arts Into Your Fashion Designs and Home Decor
~ Tuesday ~ May 25 ~ 6:30pm ~ Zoom ~
Join us for Let’s Get Crafty, as we explore an exchange of ideas about Fiber Arts.
- Learn how knitting and weaving can bring value and beauty to your fashion creations and home décor.
- Knit one, Purl two… it’s not your grandmother’s domain any more.
- Looming large… all about the warp and the weft.
- Discover the wonder of “yarn bombing”.
- Mindfulness...why crafting is great for your brain.
- Our panelists are Lynn Landes from Philly Knits; Nicole Nikolich from Lace in the Moon; and Paige McAfee from Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers.
- Optional to send questions in advance of the event, which will be addressed during the event. Send to fgiphilly@gmail.com.
- Zoom link will be sent the day of the event.
“Paperwork in a Pandemic"
How to keep your fashion business legally balanced
~ Tuesday ~ April 27 ~ 6:30pm ~ Zoom ~
Are you in the fashion, beauty, or wellness industries and thinking of starting your own company? Or maybe you are already an entrepreneur and are looking to expand? Or perhaps you just have some legal questions?
Join us on April 27 as we welcome Antonella Colella, founder and managing attorney of Colella Legal Studio, PLLC. With her legal expertise and advise to both start-ups and seasoned companies, you'll come away with basic knowledge of the laws impacting business, that are important for successful entrepreneurship.
- Special Raffle Prizes! Three attendees will receive a one-hour complimentary consultation with Antonella.
- Optional to send questions in advance of the event, which will be addressed during the event. Send to fgiphilly@gmail.com.
- Zoom link will be sent the day of the event.
“Cocktails & Conversations"
Celebrate Women's History Month with three female business owners in fashion, image, and beauty. Grab a cocktail, or other beverage, and zoom into our conversation!
~ Wed ~ March 24 ~ 6:30pm ~ Zoom ~
FASHION with Nancy Volpe Beringer
Owner and Designer of Nancy Volpe Beringer
- Learn how Nancy inspires others to dream, regardless of age or disability.
IMAGE with Cheryl Ann Wadlington
Founder & Style Director of Evoluer Image Consultants and Founder of Evoluer House
- See how Cheryl Ann empowers girls of color through image, both inside and out.
BEAUTY with Kat Spence
Evolve Certified Stylist and Member of the Evolve Artistic Team
- Experience with Kat her cutting-edge hair care that will enhance your life.
- Please send questions in advance of the event, which will be addressed during the event. Send to fgiphilly@gmail.com.
- Zoom link will be sent the day of the event.
“Beauty Above and Under the Mask"
Join our featured guest Ursula Augustine, Owner of Ursula's About Phace in Rittenhouse Square.
~ Wed ~ Feb 24 ~ 6:00pm ~ Zoom ~
- Learn tips to create eyes that shine "above the mask"
- Get suggestions for healthy skin "under the mask"
- Beauty item to be raffled-off
- Demonstration on models
- “Ask Urs”: Please send questions in advance of the event, which will be addressed during the event. Send to fgiphilly@gmail.com.
- Zoom link will be sent the day of the event
"Annual Meeting and Member Meet-Up"
Our yearly kick-off event for members only
~ Tues ~ Feb 16 ~ 6:30pm ~ Zoom ~
- Introduction of our 2021 Board members with quick Proxy vote
- Member Meet-up featuring your creative screen background (optional, but we'd love to see your Fashion Zoominality!)
- From Zoom to Room: Learn how to design your Zoom "wallpaper" background or be creative with your home scenery
- Zoom link will be sent the day of the event