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FSF PARTNERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONSFSF’s extraordinary partnerships and affiliations offer financial, educational, and business-driven benefits to FSF Scholars andAlumni to help foster their professional growth at all stages.BRANDON MAXWELL PARTNERSHIP In September, 2019 CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year and Project Runwayjudge Brandon Maxwell used his runway show as a vehicle for FSF fundraising during New York Fashion Week. Maxwell engagedhis show sponsors (American Express, ChaCha Matcha, Deborah Lippmann, Dell Technologies, and Nine Banded Whiskey) tocontribute to the Fashion Scholarship Fund and raise awareness of the organization within the fashion community. Cha Cha Matchaand Brandon also collaborated on a limited-edition sweatshirt and Deborah Lippmann released a new nail-polish color—netproceeds from both benefitted the FSF.FSF PARTNER AFFILIATIONS ALSO INCLUDELEADING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ANDNETWORKING ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS:BASHI“At BASHI, we’re moving theindustry forward throughtechnology. I can’t think of abetter partner than the FSF forour shared mission of cultivatingthe industry’s future.”Kyle MarkleyFounder of BASHIBASHI is the first digital freelance platform createdexclusively to bridge product and fashion. Through theFSF’s affiliation with BASHI, FSF Alumni are able to joinBASHI to help elevate their careers through technology andcollaborating with emerging brands.MOTIFMotif, the educational division of Alvanon, is an e-learningplatform that connects fashion-industry professionals aroundthe world with the skills they need to succeed. It providesaccess to training, professional development, and mentorshipfrom the industry’s top practitioners. Through the FSF’spartnership with Motif, FSF Alumni receive a discount forMotif’s online educational courses.GCNYCGlasgow Caledonian New York College (GCNYC) holds a144-year-old academic pedigree and is highly recognized inthe fashion industry. Through the FSF’s partnership withGCNYC, FSF Alumni are eligible for reduced tuition towarda GCNYC Master’s Degree, as well as significant discounts fortheir professional-development workshops.THE LEADThe Lead bridges the fashion and retail industries byempowering the transition to digital centricity. In 2019,The Lead partnered with FSF and invited Alumni to attendtheir professional development events, including their iconicInnovation Summit, at a reduced cost.To support this partnership, the FSF was highlighted in TheLead Quarterly with a Q&A with FSF Board President, MarcMastronardi, and Executive Director, Peter Arnold.“Working with the FSF has beena win-win for us. We’re creatingopportunities for a new generationof talent while meeting the needsof our community.”Noah GellmanCo-Founder and CEO of The Lead27
FSF BOARD OF GOVERNORSThe Board of Governors is a network of influential fashion-industry leaders representing a broad range of expertise in retail,wholesale, e-commerce, and other industry sectors. Board of Governor members are deeply engaged with the FSF’s mentorship,internship, and professional development programs. Board members also provide career advice, guidance, and hands-on professionaldevelopment experience for Scholars.Mike AlicAlic ConsultingPaul AnnunziataCentric BrandsSam ArchibaldPVHPeter Arnold*FSFGlen Ellen Brown*Bonfire GroupCarolyn D’AngeloMarquee BrandsJune DeFabioThe Collected GroupAbbey DonegerThe Doneger GroupNata DvirMacy’s, Inc.Howard Feller*H. Feller EnterprisesMike Fralix[TC]2Heath Golden*Randa AccessoriesAlex GrinbergMovadoCeleste Gudas24 Seven, Inc.David Katz*Randa AccessoriesColleen KellyAlex ApparelMitchell KonskerJones Lang LaSalleAaron LedetVF Corp.Debra MalbinDebra Malbin AssociatesJeff ManbyKohl’sMarc Mastronardi*Macy’s, Inc.Karen MurrayFivestoryKenneth NolanG-III Apparel GroupPaul Rosengard*True ReligionPeter Sachse*Industry ConsultantMichael Setola*Tharanco LifestylesYehuda ShmidmanWHP GlobalStanley SilversteinPerry Ellis InternationalDavid SirkinPVHMaureen StorchAAFAWilliam Susman*Threadstone LLPChip ThompsonRalph LaurenJohn TighePeerless ClothingLana TodorovichNeiman MarcusElecta VarnishNauticaJennifer Vecchio*Burlington StoresKenneth WyseWyse Consulting*Executive Committeemember“Fashion is the interface between us and the world welive in—I can’t think of a more important mission for thefuture of the industry than growing a new generation ofmulti-talented fashion creators and entrepreneurs.”Lana TodorovichFSF Board MemberPresident and Chief Merchandising OfficerNeiman Marcus28
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