CFDA Fashion Incubator Program announced

02 Feb '10

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“We are proud to be a part of this project and see it as a long-term endeavor. The { CFDA FASHION INCUBATOR } is a cutting-edge way for city government, fashion and real-estate communities to work together. In collaboration, we are addressing both the current needs of designers, as well as planting seeds for the future of the industry,” stated Eric Gural, Executive Managing Director, Newmark Knight Frank.

Designers were selected by members of a Selection Committee and an Advisory Board, comprised of fashion industry experts, including retailers, editors, and business leaders. The Selection Committee, listed below, will assist in the initial development of the initiative; evaluate applications, based on fashion; assist in selecting { CFDA FASHION INCUBATOR } designers; participate in bi-annual reviews; and other responsibilities, as needed.

John Bartlett, JOHN BARTLETT
Beth Buccini , KIRNA ZABETE
Sarah Easley, KIRNA ZABETE
Kevin Harter, BLOOMINGDALE'S
Steven Kolb, CFDA
Kate Lanphear, ELLE
Kristina O'Neill, HARPERS BAZAAR
Roopal Patel, NEIMAN MARCUS
Nicole Phelps, STYLE.COM
Lisa Smilor, CFDA
Peter Som, PETER SOM

An Advisory Board, consisting of the members below, will evaluate applications, based on business model and plan; assist in selecting { CFDA FASHION INCUBATOR } tenants; participate in quarterly reviews of tenants; strategic planning / sponsorship / funding; other responsibilities, as needed.

Marc Beckman, DESIGNERS MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Joseph Ferrara, FERRARA MANUFACTURING
Eric Gural, NEWMARK KNIGHT FRANK
Douglas Hand, HAND, BALDACHIN & AMBURGEY, LLP
Karen Harvey, KAREN HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP
Steven Kolb, CFDA
Trey Laird, LAIRD+PARTNERS
Seo Hyun Lee, CHEIL INDUSTRIES
Barbara Randall, FASHION CENTER B.I.D.
Lisa Smilor, CFDA
Steven Strauss, NYCEDC
Gary Wassner, HILLDUN CORPORATION
Denise Williamson, DENISE WILLIAMSON SHOWROOM

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