Plush and Pioneering: Fur and Leather in Fashion
April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FGI Saint Louis welcomes you to a Plush and Pioneering evening with the Fur and Leather Centre.
📅 Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
🕠 Time: Members Only 6:00 – 6:30; Event 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: The Fur & Leather Centre (7901 Clayton Road)
Learn about the reintroduction of fur in culture, its sustainability, and its ability to be worn year-round. Enjoy an open bar and hors d’oeuvre while mingling with FGI members and one of the top furriers in the United States, Tiara Hanlon of the Fur and Leather Centre. Hear about the development of a new line designed by Tiara, aka The Furry Godmother, and get a sneak peek of the trailer for Fur Baby, a new television show produced in Saint Louis encompassing the Hanilon’s business in fashion. Network with fellow fashion enthusiasts and learn about the benefits of Fashion Group International membership. This event also includes the FGI fall trend Communiqué and a panel discussion on fur, leather, and styling.
Members– enjoy a private styling session with Tiara and Yoro from 6:00 – 6:30
Meet our guest speakers:
Tiara Hanlon: Tiara Hanlon is co-owner and director of marketing for the Fur & Leather Centre, as well as the creative director behind their new fashion line. Tiara pushes the limits of fur, creating year-round items in bold colors.
Yoro Newson: Yoro Newson is a multifaceted talent, excelling as a self-taught jewelry designer, wardrobe stylist, fashion event coordinator, and creative artist. She is the founder of Fashion Friendzy, curating fashionable shopping experiences showcasing select brands at local boutiques, department stores, and private gatherings, fostering connections between potential customers and local designers. Her compassion for creatives, and love for the arts, compels her to build bridges and fill gaps so that no one lacks opportunity.
