Whom You Know: WITHIT EDUCATION BREAKFAST FEATURES BADGLEY MISCHKA FASHION AND HOME: A PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DESIGN JOURNEY

Monday, August 14, 2017

WITHIT EDUCATION BREAKFAST FEATURES BADGLEY MISCHKA FASHION AND HOME: A PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DESIGN JOURNEY

WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, announces Mark Badgley and James Mischka, founders of iconic fashion label Badgley Mischka, named to Vogue magazine’s “Top 10 American Designers” list, as guest speakers for the organization’s biannual High Point Market Educational Breakfast presented by Myriad Software, to be held Sun., Oct. 15, 7:30 to 9 am, in the IHFC ballroom.

A Q&A format for the inspirational and informative discussion will be moderated by Cindy Hodnett, director of public relations and communications, International Market Centers.

Known today as fashion designers-to-the-stars, including Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Rhianna and Carrie Underwood, and for their glamorous red-carpet and runway creations, the pair met as students at Parsons School of Design. Together, they formed Badgley Mischka in 1988, dedicating the next three decades to building an international lifestyle brand. At the April High Point Market, Mark and James launched Badgley Mischka Home, a collection of furniture and accent items, in their InterHall showroom.

The self-described “serial homeowners” share a personal passion for interior design, and their homes have been featured in top shelter publications such as Architectural Digest and Elle Décor magazine. While making the design transition from fashion to home was a natural one, it was additionally informed by countless interactions with couture clients, connecting the dots between apparel and décor.

Attendees at the event will follow the professional and personal journey of Mark Badgley and James Mischka, and learn from their brand building process. The designers will offer insights to manufacturers, retailers and interior designers for meeting the growing consumer demand for style at home.

“WithIt is pleased to bring speakers of the highest caliber to its members and to our industry,” says Lorri Kelley, WithIt’s VP of education and president of BDI Furniture. “We’re honored to present the founders of Badgley Mischka and to learn from their unique experiences.”

The ticketed event is open to WithIt members and to High Point Market attendees. The $30 charge includes a hot breakfast buffet and networking. Seats are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis at www.withit.org

About WithIt:

WithIt is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017. It was formed in 1997 to support women in the home and furnishings industries, and to bring awareness to the need for more female influences in the industries. In recent years, WithIt has filled the need for education and leadership development as women rise in their careers. This non-profit network is strongly supported by leading companies across the industries, including 2017 platinum sponsors International Market Centers and Heritage Home Group. WithIt’s mission is to encourage and develop leadership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities for professional women in the home and furnishings industries.

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