2025 Fashion Industry Conference

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 5:15 PM PDT

Central Washington University ~ Wellington Event Center & Michaelsen Hall ~, E Dean Nicholson Blvd, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States

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Admission includes attendee Key note speaker, student panel, swag bag, lunch, and three (3) workshops.

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Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 5:15 PM PDT

Central Washington University ~ Wellington Event Center & Michaelsen Hall ~, E Dean Nicholson Blvd, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States.

The future of the fashion industry depends on encouraging and exciting students to pursue fashion as a career. To that end, the ninth annual FASHION INDUSTRY CONFERENCE, sponsored by the partnership between the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and colleges, will be held April 19, 2025. The day will feature hands-on student workshops lead by industry professionals, a university fashion design showcase, lunch, giveaways, swag bags, and keynote speaker.

The mission of the Fashion Industry Conference is to educate and mentor students interested in a career in fashion and allow students to learn how to apply their interests to the fashion industry.

This event is created in cooperation with Central Washington University, Washington State University,  Seattle Central College, WA-FCCLA, and OSPI

Conference open to all age levels. Teachers, parents, and friends are welcome to register and join in!

NOTE YOU WILL CHOOSE 1 WORKSHOP FROM EACH OF THE THREE SESSIONS TIMES OFFERED FOR A TOTAL OF 3 DIFFERENT WORKSHOPS THAT YOU WILL ATTEND DURING THE CONFERENCE.

TEACHERS: for workshop #3 please choose the FASHION CONNECT: BUILDING BRIDGES IN FASHION EDUCATION for a teacher collaboration session!

 

 

 

 

Andrea Eklund

Paige Foggin
Technical Design Manager
Greensource Brand Apparel

About Paige Foggin

Technical Design Manager
Greensource Brand Apparel
Astrid Vidalon-Shields
Associate Professor
Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising, Central Washington University

About Astrid Vidalon-Shields

Associate Professor
Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising, Central Washington University
Lirit Olyan Pendel
Lecturer
Theatre, Central Washington University

About Lirit Olyan Pendel

Lecturer
Theatre, Central Washington University
Michelle Spenser
FCS Program Supervisor
OSPI

About Michelle Spenser

FCS Program Supervisor
OSPI
Sayantani Mukherjee
Professor
Marketing, Central Washington University

About Sayantani Mukherjee

Professor
Marketing, Central Washington University
Tammie Lenz
Lecturer
Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising, Central Washington University

About Tammie Lenz

Lecturer
Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising, Central Washington University
Yini Chen
Assistant Professor
Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington State University

About Yini Chen

Assistant Professor
Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington State University
Zihui Zhao
Ph. D Student Lecturer
Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington State University

About Zihui Zhao

Ph. D Student Lecturer
Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington State University

About Central Washington University - Apparel, Textiles & Merchandising Department

https://www.cwu.edu/academics/apparel-textiles/ Sponsor Logo

About OSPI - The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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About Washington Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

https://wa-fccla.org/ Sponsor Logo

About Washington State University - Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles Department

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About Seattle Central College - Apparel Design and Development

https://creativearts.seattlecentral.edu/programs/apparel-design-and-development Sponsor Logo

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Sessions on Apr 19, 2025

11:00 AM
Track1

Fashion Croquis Mastery: From Sketch to Style

11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTBA
    Zihui Zhao
    Ph. D Student LecturerApparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington State University
    Track1

    Sew Creative

    11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTBA
      Tammie Lenz
      LecturerApparel, Textiles and Merchandising, Central Washington University
      Track1

      Techniques That Improve Design Creativity

      11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTBA
        Astrid Vidalon-Shields
        Associate ProfessorApparel, Textiles and Merchandising, Central Washington University
        Track1

        Digital Threads: Stitching Fashion Marketing and Technology Together

        11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTBA
          Sayantani Mukherjee
          ProfessorMarketing, Central Washington University
          Track1

          Creative Draping

          11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTBA
            Lirit Olyan Pendel
            LecturerTheatre, Central Washington University
            Track1

            Digital Portfolio Building �

            11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTBA
              Paige Foggin
              Technical Design ManagerGreensource Brand Apparel
              Track1

              Fashion Trend Forecasting

              11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTBA
                Yini Chen
                Assistant ProfessorApparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington State University
                02:00 PM
                Track2

                Fashion Croquis Mastery: From Sketch to Style

                02:00 PM - 02:50 PMTBA
                  Zihui Zhao
                  Ph. D Student LecturerApparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington State University
                  Track2

                  Sew Creative

                  02:00 PM - 02:50 PMTBA
                    Tammie Lenz
                    LecturerApparel, Textiles and Merchandising, Central Washington University
                    Track2

                    Techniques That Improve Design Creativity

                    02:00 PM - 02:50 PMTBA
                      Astrid Vidalon-Shields
                      Associate ProfessorApparel, Textiles and Merchandising, Central Washington University
                      Track2

                      Digital Threads: Stitching Fashion Marketing and Technology Together

                      02:00 PM - 02:50 PMTBA
                        Sayantani Mukherjee
                        ProfessorMarketing, Central Washington University
                        Track2

                        Creative Draping

                        02:00 PM - 02:50 PMTBA
                          Lirit Olyan Pendel
                          LecturerTheatre, Central Washington University
                          Track2

                          Digital Portfolio Building �

                          02:00 PM - 02:50 PMTBA
                            Paige Foggin
                            Technical Design ManagerGreensource Brand Apparel
                            Track2

                            Fashion Trend Forecasting

                            02:00 PM - 02:50 PMTBA
                              Yini Chen
                              Assistant ProfessorApparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington State University
                              03:40 PM
                              Track3

                              Fashion Croquis Mastery: From Sketch to Style

                              03:40 PM - 04:30 PMTBA
                                Zihui Zhao
                                Ph. D Student LecturerApparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington State University
                                Track3

                                Sew Creative

                                03:40 PM - 04:30 PMTBA
                                  Tammie Lenz
                                  LecturerApparel, Textiles and Merchandising, Central Washington University
                                  Track3

                                  Techniques That Improve Design Creativity

                                  03:40 PM - 04:30 PMTBA
                                    Astrid Vidalon-Shields
                                    Associate ProfessorApparel, Textiles and Merchandising, Central Washington University
                                    Track3

                                    Digital Threads: Stitching Fashion Marketing and Technology Together

                                    03:40 PM - 04:30 PMTBA
                                      Sayantani Mukherjee
                                      ProfessorMarketing, Central Washington University
                                      Track3

                                      Creative Draping

                                      03:40 PM - 04:30 PMTBA
                                        Lirit Olyan Pendel
                                        LecturerTheatre, Central Washington University
                                        Track3

                                        Digital Portfolio Building �

                                        03:40 PM - 04:30 PMTBA
                                          Paige Foggin
                                          Technical Design ManagerGreensource Brand Apparel
                                          Track3

                                          Fashion Trend Forecasting

                                          03:40 PM - 04:30 PMTBA
                                            Yini Chen
                                            Assistant ProfessorApparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington State University
                                            Track3

                                            Teachers Only! FCS Teacher Collaboration

                                            03:40 PM - 04:30 PMTBA
                                              Michelle Spenser
                                              FCS Program SupervisorOSPI