Why Art Needs Science: Fashion and Tech's Future
Wearable tech has recently become a buzzword in both the tech and fashion industries, but the convergence of the two can go way beyond smartwatches. How can innovations in tech change the way that the fashion industry constructs, creates, and markets clothing? Conversely, how can the arts influence the tech space, especially when it comes to educating future innovators and inspiring more young women to be the makers of tomorrow?
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Coco Rocha
Model & Influencer
Coco Rocha is one of fashion’s most ubiquitous faces; she’s modeled for Marc Jacobs, Prada, Zac Posen, Chanel, Banana Republic and Balenciaga to name a few. Recently, she starred as a mentor on the...
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Google Brand Mktg Mgr
Google Made With Code
Kate Parker is the Head of Marketing Communications for Made with Code, Google's initiative to inspire girls to try coding and to see it as a means to pursue their dream careers. As a program lead,...
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Fashion Technologist
Madison Maxey started sewing at the age of 8 and was interning at Tommy Hilfiger as a sophomore in high school. She studied fashion design at Parsons until winning the coveted Thiel Fellowship, whi...
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Exec Creative Dir & Co-Founder
Refinery 29
Piera Gelardi is Executive Creative Director and co-founder of the award-winning lifestyle digital media company, Refinery29. She leads a growing team of creatives who bring the brand to life onlin...
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