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Virtual Event

March 23, 2022

Explore what it takes to realize fairness for fashion and beauty

Nearly two years into fashion and beauty’s reckoning with the realities of representation, there are more faces of color at the table, which is wonderful to see. But their presence alone won’t suffice to tick the DE&I box–equity is the ultimate aim. 

That’s why we’ve chosen to focus this year’s Fairchild Media Diversity Forum around the theme, “Fashioning Equity.” Taking place virtually on March 23, the forum will explore what it really takes to get to the next level of this work.

The issues with racism and exclusion haven’t dematerialized, but the way forward to fairness has come into clearer focus for many in the industry. Today, it’s about balancing diversity, equity and inclusion while advancing each and leaving none behind. It’s about giving voice and power to those who have finally been brought to the table.

KeyAnna Schmiedl, global head of culture and inclusion at Wayfair, and one of Fortune’s 2021 40 Under 40, who will give a keynote at the forum, is one person working to give voice to those who haven’t had it. And in one of our discussions, Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing, designer Victor Glemaud and Brandice Daniel, founder and CEO of Harlem’s Fashion Row, will discuss what Black leadership and legacy means for fashion in a talk that will honor the late Virgil Abloh.

The Diversity Forum will be brimming with impactful sessions and discussions, and will also feature two networking breaks to facilitate an exchange of ideas and best practices with your peers.

I welcome your presence and looking forward to turning these discussions into action to create fundamental and lasting change for the future of fashion and beauty.



Sincerely,

Tara Donaldson
Executive Editor, WWD 

Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Fairchild Media

 

 

What To Expect

  • Examine fashion and beauty’s progress on   diversity and representation
  • Gain insight into best practices for authentically taking action on equity
  • Explore new ways to approach and equitably address gender
  • Reckon with the realities of lagging progress on products for different physical abilities
  • Take lessons from those who’ve lived it on why corporate trainings won’t cure microaggressions
  • Learn what brands and founders really need when it comes to support and equitable market access
  • Hear industry leaders discuss the still prohibitive path up fashion’s ranks and how to change it

Agenda

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Session I9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Break / Breakouts11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session II12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Hear from Industry Professionals

sPEAKERS

Speaker Submissions

Audience Benefits

Fairchild Media Group provides attendees with exclusive access to:

Inspirational keynotes
Insightful panels
Creative thinkers
Director up to C-suite- digital, ecomm, social media, marketing, digital marketing
The best in emerging trends and technologies

 
With a program crafted by Fairchild Media Group editors to ensure compelling content and dynamic discussion, our events offers endless opportunities for:

Learning
Collaborating
Fostering strong business relationships
Generating new areas of business and growth

Connect to an Ideal Industry Leading Audience

70%

Brands / Retailers Event Audience

25%

Industry Service Providers Audience

80%

C-Suite Founders, Partners, Principals

15%

Senior Level Executives
EVPs, SVPs,
VPs

Ticket Rates

Brands & Retailer: 
Standard Rate: $200

Service Provider: 
Standard Rate: $250

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors:

Sponsorship Benefits:

Contact us

Event Sponsorship
Amanda Smith
asmith@fairchildfashion.com

 

Attendee Inquiries
Lauren Simeone
lsimeone@fairchildfashion.com

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