TALK: FASHION ICONS: FASHION LIVES WITH FERN MALLIS

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Southampton Arts Center, where the legendary Fern Mallis—creator of New York Fashion Week—is set to host an electrifying conversation with fashion luminaries, Stan Herman and Jeffrey Banks. This exceptional event offers a rare opportunity to gain exclusive insights into the world of fashion from the industry's titans themselves. Hear firsthand the captivating stories behind Herman's iconic designs and Banks' relentless pursuit of preppy sophistication. Attendees also have the opportunity to purchase copies of Fern's acclaimed book, 'Fashion Icons 2', autographed by the doyenne of fashion herself. This is more than just a conversation; it's a journey into the heart of fashion.

FREE PROGRAM

About Fern Mallis
Hailed as the award-winning creator of New York Fashion Week, Fern Mallis has been called an industry titan, Fashion doyenne, and the godmother of Fashion. After two decades at the CFDA and IMG Fashion, Fern is now President of her own international consulting firm. 

Mallis is the recipient of numerous industry awards including the 2013 Fashion Industry Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pratt Institute, the 2013 FIT President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Icon of Innovation Award from Fashion Group International in 2022. She was inducted into Business of Fashion’s BoF 500 Hall of Fame in 2014 and serves on the board of the FIT Foundation. Mallis was just awarded the “Legend in the Fight Against AIDS” award from DIFFA Dallas.

For the last 12 years, Mallis famously hosts the acclaimed and sold-out 92nd Street NY conversation series Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis. She is the author of the book series chronicling this series by Rizzoli, and sponsored by Nordstrom.