PHx Fashion Conference announces speakers, panelists for 2023 edition

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The PHx Fashion Group is excited to announce the lineup of speakers and panelists at this year’s PHx Fashion Conference, a first-of-its-kind, designer-led initiative that aims to inspire up-and-coming fashion labels and designers to set up their operations to a global standard.

Conceptualized and led by fashion entrepreneur and educator Esme Palaganas and contemporary fashion designer Seph Bagasao, with the support of Trickie Lopa, the PHx Fashion Conference debuted its first event in November 2019, with the goal of enabling a creative business environment through education and market incubation. The event fosters innovation, mentorship, and industry collaboration to help broaden the horizons of Filipino fashion designers working on their labels.

This year’s edition of the PHx Fashion Conference will be on November 17 to 19 at the Ayala Museum in Makati City. Early registration for PHx Fashion Conference 2023 is now open on www.phxfashion.org. Discounted early-bird tickets are available until October 31, 2023.

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PHx Fashion Conference 2023 will bring together some of the most experienced names in fashion to discuss both the creative and business aspects of the industry.

Paris-based Filipino-British designer Norman René De Vera will open the conference via a conversation with Vogue Philippines Fashion Editor, Pam Quiñones.  De Vera, who started his global fashion journey at the London College of Fashion, has previously worked with Celine, Louis Vuitton, Lanvin, Versace, and Calvin Klein. He is currently the design and image director for the French legacy brand AZ Factory.

Conducting the principal portions of PHx Fashion Conference 2023 is TFC Press founder Philippe Terrien and his wife, former fashion editor, Giselle Go.  TFC Press is a full-service PR agency with an impressive body of work covering business development, commercial activities, and PR and digital communications. They have collaborated with some of the most influential names in fashion, design and art, beauty, and lifestyle including Dries Van Noten, Aesop, Carven, Emilio Pucci, and Courrí¨ges. The Japan-based duo also launched their skincare line, Damdam Tokyo.

Aside from the series of creative talks, panel discussions, and workshops, select participants will also get a chance to present their designs in a Portfolio Review for unique creative, design, and commercial perspectives from panelists including the TFC Press, Norman René De Vera, and Vogue Philippines.

The PHx Fashion Conference has also partnered with the country’s leading virtual wallet, Gcash, to present a primer on how creative entrepreneurs and businesses can maximize financial technology to support their growth.

 

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