talks
“THE FUTURE OF FENDI” for Chandelier Creative, October 2019
A conversation between Joanna Dubin, president of FENDI Americas, and fashion historian Laura McLaws Helms on the future of Fendi.
“FUN IN FASHION” for Chandelier Creative, October 2018
After working in the fashion industry for over thirty years, Michelle Stein, the president of Aeffe, appointed Jeremy Scott as creative director of Moschino. For her conversation with our dear friend and fashion historian Laura McLaws Helms, Michelle brought along a few archival pieces, as well as some included in the upcoming Met exhibition on camp, to share. Together, they gave us a glimpse of some of the most iconic, fun, and fashionable designers of the last few decades.
“HOW DO BIG FASHION BRANDS GET BIG?” for Chandelier Creative, June 2018
Fashion & culture historian Laura McLaws Helms and Express’ Chief Customer Experience Officer Jim Hilt came to our penthouse to survey the groundbreaking successes and tumultuous ups-and-downs of iconic retail brands, including, of course, Express.
“MARKETING & PRESTIGE: From Editorials to Campaigns, The History of Desirability in Luxury Heritage Brands” for Chandelier Creative & Cartier, September 2018
Private talk for members of Cartier’s global marketing teams.
“GLAMOUR & DEBAUCHERY IN ACAPULCO” for Chandelier Creative, June 2018
Private talk detailing the rise and fall of Acapulco as the premier jet set destination.
“THE THREE MUSES OF ITALY” for Chandelier Creative, April 2017
Fashion historian Laura Helms returned to our library for another look at modern culture through fashion, revisiting the histories of Italy’s three most-iconic fashion houses: Gucci, Pucci, Fendi.
“THE AGE OF DYNASTY: HOW A TV SHOW CHANGED THE GAME OF FASHION & RETAIL” for Chandelier Creative, September 2016
We have always been die-hard evangelists for the iconic 1980s TV show and its impact on fashion, economy, couture, and television, so we were delighted to have Dynasty expert Laura Helms come obsess with us for one of our most popular talks ever.
