IN SOCIETY
MICHELLE WASHINGTON HOSTS FASHION FOCUS AN EPIC EVENT AT
THE ART INSTITUTE OF AUSTIN! THIS WAS NO ORDINARY DAY AND NO ORDINARY DISCUSSION. WHEN THE TITANS OF AUSTIN’S FASHION INDUSTRY ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER IN ONE LOCATION, THE RESULTS ARE BOUND TO BE EPIC.
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n July 25, 2018, The Art Institute of Austin hosted a panel of fashion industry experts to discuss the vital topics of Austin’s fashion industry. The issues ranged from Austin’s viable position in fashion to a breakdown of strengths and weaknesses in Austin’s fashion industry. Panelists shared their knowledge and expertise with an audience of fashion professionals, students, and fashion community enthusiasts. The abundance of experience from each panel member generated candid conversation and enlightening discoveries; individuals with a wide variety of fashion industry backgrounds, differing with respect to age, gender, ethnicity, and personality.
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