CURATORS
GARY WASSNER
In the fashion industry, Gary Wassner, CEO of Hilldun Corporation, known as the company behind many of Seventh Avenue’s most prestigious fashion companies, has provided financing and factoring for many of America’s and the world’s most iconic designer labels.
Derek Lam, Cushnie et Ochs, Jason Wu, Maria Cornejo, Yeohlee, Alexander Wang, Public School, Nanette Lepore, Rebecca Taylor, Naeem Kahn, Jonathan Simkhai, Vivienne Westwood, Sacai, Carven, Prabal Gurung, Mara Hoffman, Thom Browne, Betsey Johnson, Marc Jacobs and Alexis Bittar are only a few of fashion’s finest that have benefitted from his discerning eyes and business acumen.
Named one of Fashionista’s 50 Most Influential People in Fashion, Gary is also an advisory board member of Fordham Law School’s Fashion Law Institute, a board member of FGI, an instructor for the DENYC program, a board member of High School of Fashion Industries, and a passionate supporter of all causes related to the Fashion Industry in NYC and globally.
RECENT EDITIONS
FASHION REPORT
FGI Communiqué September 8th, 2024. An exclusive NYFW report capturing and highlighting influences, directional and significant style, color and fashion threads, featuring new talent and more. Edition One: REDEFINED GENTLEMEN, SAVE THE GARDEN, BY THE SEA, RUFFLE OBSESSION, DENIM CRAFT, FOREVER PINK.
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GRACE LING is about a sense of unconventional elegance and intelligent femininity. By fusing 3D technology with traditional methods of craft, the intricacies of her designs are achieved through the precision of cut and exquisite pattern-making. With an emphasis on superior materials, the pieces are ageless.