In an industry driven by visibility — runways, panels, headlines — a different model of innovation is quietly taking shape.
Some of the industry’s most important conversations aren’t happening on stages.
They’re happening in private rooms.
Curated environments where trust comes first, conversations go deeper, and relationships have room to develop.
At Fashinnovation, this is the idea behind the Founders Table.
Inside the Room: June 23, New York
On June 23, Fashinnovation hosted another edition of the Fashion Founders Table in New York City, bringing together a curated group of founders, executives, innovators and strategic partners.
This isn’t a large-scale event.
It’s an intentionally small environment designed for real interaction — where business priorities, openness and alignment drive the conversation.
What Happens Inside the Founders Table
Unlike traditional conferences, the Founders Table is built around conversation, not presentation.
No stage. No audience. No booths. No pitches.
Just the right people in the room.
The format creates space for conversations that are often difficult to have at larger industry gatherings — direct exchanges about what’s working, what’s changing and what leaders are navigating right now.
Leaders Helping Shape What’s Next
The strength of every Founders Table comes from the people in the room.
The June edition brought together leaders connected to organizations including:
- GAP
- Amazon Fashion
- Saks Global
- The Estée Lauder Companies
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Daily Mail
- Meta
- JPMorganChase
- Alexander Wang
Conversations touched on AI adoption in retail operations, the growing intersection of beauty and fashion, brand revitalization, and how capital is moving toward the industry’s next generation of companies.
These aren’t theoretical topics.
They reflect challenges, opportunities and decisions being navigated inside some of the world’s leading organizations.
Why Private Rooms Matter More Than Ever
Fashion is changing quickly.
AI is reshaping workflows. Consumer expectations continue to evolve. Capital has become more selective. New technologies and business models are challenging established ways of operating.
In this environment, information alone isn’t enough.
Relationships matter. Trust matters. Access matters.
The Founders Table was created to provide a neutral environment where leaders can exchange ideas, challenge assumptions and build relationships without the noise that often surrounds larger industry gatherings.
Because the competitive advantage isn’t simply knowing what’s changing.
It’s knowing the right people to navigate what’s next.
If You’re Building What’s Next
Every Founders Table is intentionally limited.
Participants are curated based on relevance, alignment and their willingness to contribute to the room.
Because the real value isn’t simply being invited.
It’s who you leave the room knowing.
The future is being built now.
The question is: Will you be in the room?
