Several speakers have been added to the roster for the Men’s Wear Summit, scheduled to be held Thursday at the Asia Society in New York.
Under Armour’s Glenn Silbert, senior vice president of men’s and youth apparel and accessories, will deliver a presentation on the Relentless Pursuit of Innovation, a key point of differentiation for the buzzy $3 billion activewear brand.
In addition, Greg Petro, president and chief executive officer of First Insight Inc., will unveil the results from a consumer analysis the company conducted during Men’s Fashion Week in Milan.
Another addition is Ali Asaria, founder and ceo of Tulip Retail, who will join Ethan Song, cofounder, ceo and creative director of Frank & Oak in a joint presentation that outlines Frank & Oak’s move from strictly an online men’s wear retailer to an omnichannel player with brick-and-mortar stores.
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The theme of this year’s event is “The New Dimension,” and speakers will assess, discuss and offer insights into the challenges and opportunities in today’s marketplace. Among the topics that will be covered are the explosion of street athleticism powered by culture and community; how made-to-measure and lifestyle branding are remaking tailored clothing; how retailers are reinvesting in their men’s businesses; the influence of storytelling on in-store and online merchandising, and what’s next for the men’s market.
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Confirmed speakers include Massimo Caronna, U.S. president for Italy’s Brunello Cucinelli; Richard Cohen, ceo of Hong Kong-based Trinity Ltd.; Giovanni Mannucci, ceo and president of Boglioli, and the duo of Alexandre Mattiussi, founder and president of Ami Alexandre Mattiussi, who will be joined by ceo Nicolas Santi-Weil. The designer community will be represented by Italo Zucchelli, men’s creative director of Calvin Klein Collection; Todd Snyder, founder of his eponymous label, and Stuart Vevers, executive creative director of Coach Inc. Thomas Ott, senior vice president and general merchandise manager of men’s, gifts and home for Saks Fifth Avenue, will offer the retail perspective, while Felix del Toro, senior vice president of men’s for Lululemon Athletica, will also be on the program.
Sponsors include American Express Co., First Insight, MasterCard, Dynamic Yield, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Tulip Retail, ALU, Herbert Mines, Howard Hughes, PM Digital and The Woolmark Company. For tickets or further information, contact Kim Mancuso at kim_mancuso@fairchildfashion.com or 646.356.4722.