Tuesday, August 18th, 20153pm-4pm at 444 yonge street

The #Business of #MensFashion

Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we explore the Business of Men’s Fashion. Influential leaders from the men’s fashion industry will delve into subjects ranging from trends, media, styling, marketing, retail and more. Stay afterwards for an intimate networking session with both speakers and attendees.

Regular Admission: $45 | Students (ID required at door): $10

BEN BARRYBen is named one of "5 Canadian mavericks changing the future of fashion" by Flare magazine. His research at Ryerson University explores the intersections between gender, fashion and consumption. His current research, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, explores how men use fashion to deconstruct and re-imagine their identities. In addition to a PhD in Management from Cambridge University, he has been a Visiting Scholar at Parsons The New School for Design.

MELISSA AUSTRIACelebrating her 10th year of business with Gotstyle The Menswear Store, Melissa spent the early days of her career working as a brand builder for companies such as Valentino, Calvin Klein and Kenneth Cole. Now as founder of Toronto's best menswear store, as voted by Now magazine readers 6 years in a row, she has helped shape the menswear retail landscape.

PAUL MASONSince, model of the moment, Paul Mason was discovered 30 years ago at Ryerson University, he has modeled for some of the top designers in the industry. From Armani, Fendi and Versace to Paul Smith and Dior, Paul has walked the runways around the world. His most recent work includes a shoot with supermodel Carmen Dell'Orefice.

ANJA POTKONJAKRanked #1 in Google searches, Anja is a personal stylist with over a decade of experience in the fashion industry. Her experience includes extensive work at Holt Renfrew and as well as years of fashion show experience, both on the runway and behind the scenes. In 2009, she launched her personal styling agency, Alphamale Styling, where she travels regularly to international shopping destinations with her clients.

MODERATED BY ROGER GINGERICHFashion Broker Roger Gingerich has enjoyed over 30 years in the Fashion community, working with some of the top names and brands in the industry. An expert on the Business of Fashion with CBC TV & Radio, he is also the Co-Chair of Fashion Group International Toronto, a Director with Holiday Group and sits on the Advisory panel for TOM*

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