What is FashionCamp?

FashionCamp is a weekend-long conference during Fashion Week that brings together members of the mainstream fashion, independent fashion, and technology communities.  Participants explore the future of fashion through workshops, panel discussions, and presentations.

How does FashionCamp work?

A traditional conference has a few selected speakers, pre-arranged presentations, and a large, passive audience.

FashionCamp is different.

At FashionCamp, there is no line drawn between presenters and participants.  Anyone with an idea is welcome to present, lead a workshop, or organize a panel discussion.  One of the main tenets of FashionCamp is that everyone is expected to participate: it can be by presenting, volunteering, or by being an active part of a discussion.

What happens at FashionCamp?

A sampling of previous workshops and presentations:

• Introduction to soft circuits and wearable technology
• How to use online marketing tools and social media to promote your fashion business
• Starting an international fashion business
• Presentation by Nervous Systems, showcasing 3D printing technology for jewelery and home decor
• Open sewing workshop

Who can attend FashionCamp?

Anyone with an interest in fashion, technology, or both is welcome to attend.  Previous attendees have included:

• fashion photographers
• jewelers using rapid prototyping technology
• bloggers
• entrepreneurs
• new media design students
• fashion designers
• performance artists