The Fashion Group International Extends an Invitation to The Luxury Marketing Council
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The Fashion Group International Extends an Invitation to The Luxury Marketing Council
New York Chapter - Evening Event
Date: Wednesday, March 19th
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Fashion Group International
8 West 40th Street, 7th Floor (Between 5th and 6th Avenues)
Please RSVP by replying to this email or by writing to rsvp@luxurycouncil.com by NO LATER THAN MARCH 17th for the $30 REDUCED RATE. Those who respond after March 17th must pay $35 at the door.
In the event that your plans change we'd be most appreciative of the courtesy of a cancellation.
Marketing Luxury Products and Services in Challenging Times
How Do Top Marketers - All Members of The Luxury Marketing Council - With Deep Experience in Important 'Bell-Weather' Segments of Luxury Retail See It?
The Fashion Group, in Partnership with The Luxury Marketing Council, is delighted to extend their member rate to you for this event.Panelists
- Lorenzo L. "Larry" Califano, Consumer Product Business Strategist, Marketing Executive, Baum et Mercier
- Michael Calman, President, Calman Consulting LLC, (Former CMO, Portero; CMO, CitationShares; and SVP Marketing, Bergdorf Goodman)
- Paul Metselaar, Chairman & CEO, Ovation Travel Group
- Eddie Shapiro, President & CEO, NestSeekers International Real Estate
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Greg Furman, Founder & Chairman, The Luxury Marketing Council
The opening line of David Moin's front page article in Women's Wear Daily on March 6th was unequivocal: "Luxury is hitting some speed bumps."
WWD goes on to quote Burt Tansky of Neiman Marcus saying, "Our sense is that the the aspirational customer has pulled back somewhat,... [but] Nevertheless, we feel confident that the pure luxury customer, the affluent to very affluent, will continue to demand only the finest."
Since 1994 when he founded The Luxury Marketing Council (some 850 companies, 2,300 CEOs and CMOs in 18 cities worldwide), Greg Furman has been at the forefront of such discussions with leading luxury players. An alumnus of Bergdorf Goodman himself, Greg will lead a discussion on issues, trends and strategies with a panel of luxury marketers who face these challenges daily.
After years of media and consumer enthusiasm and unabated growth of the luxury market and spending, the pendulum seems to be swinging the other way: FROM the fascination, even obsession with the explosion of the luxury market and top consumers' (the 3.2 million in the U.S, with liquid portfolios of $1,000,000 or more AND the considerable community of aspiration/symbolic buyers - those with household incomes in the $250 - $500k range) seemingly limitless spending and growth TO rampant predictions of recession and gloom. Even for the most affluent consumer AND the global luxury brands who serve them.
Tickets
- Members $30 with advance reservation/$35 at door
- Guests $45 with advance reservation/$50 at door
Advanced reservation must be paid in cash (exact change) or check at the door.
We do hope you can join us on Wednesday, March 19th.
About Our Panelists
LORENZO L. “LARRY” CALIFANO
For over 20 years, Larry Califano has been sought after for his expertise in strategic planning, business development and integrated marketing, and his contributions to delivering long-term value for corporations, brands and products. He is recognized for his innate ability to spot trends well in advance of the market, accurately assess potential risks and make informed strategic decisions that have positively impacted revenue, profit and shareholder value
It is this intuition in strategic approach, decisiveness in actions and tenacity in execution that has made Larry a valuable senior leader and executive inside niche consumer products companies as well as world-renowned multinational corporations.
Larry’s professional achievements emanate from an intellectual curiosity and drive to challenge existing norms, applying an original perspective to analyze and solve problems using methods/tactics not previously considered. To accomplish this, Larry has perfected the art of creating a vision, communicating a common message and bringing together disparate teams/groups to transform ideas into action. His success is grounded in pragmatic leadership, broad understanding of divergent business philosophies, and in-depth knowledge of the capabilities and resources available for the production, marketing and distribution of a wide array of consumer products – from high-end luxury items (jewelry and watches) to home fashions/textiles and building products.
Complementing Larry’s business experience is long-standing involvement in industry associations, including The Luxury Marketing Council, extensive international travel and a multinational background as a first-generation Italian-American. Larry’s academic credentials include an MBA from Rutgers University and BS in Management from the State University of New York
He established his consulting firm to conduct business development, strategic planning, marketing and transactional website development principally for retail, luxury, accessories and fashion companies. Clients include: Portero.com, SeaCloth, Hommage, Sofiacashmere and A Million Cooks.
Previously, Michael Calman served as Chief Marketing Officer of CitationShares. As Senior Vice President of Marketing at Bergdorf Goodman, he developed inventive customer acquisition and loyalty programs, and was the founding Publisher of Bergdorf Goodman Magazine. Michael Calman was Vice President of Marketing & Merchandising at Time Warner's Digital Marketing Group; founding Partner of the creative / marketing house Calman & Stefenson; Vice President, Marketing & Product Development at Coach; founder and President of CRK Advertising, the in-house marketing and advertising agency for the designer, Calvin Klein; and Account Supervisor at Scali, McCabe & Sloves advertising. Michael has an M.B.A. from NYU Stern Graduate Business School, and was a finalist in the 1976 Olympic Sailing Trials.
PAUL METSELAAR
Paul Metselaar founded Ovation Travel Group in 1984, filling a void in the corporate travel market by providing specialized service to law firms and other professional service firms. Trained as a litigator, Mr. Metselaar left a New York City law firm to support a family travel business. He quickly built the company into one of the top 7 corporate travel management companies in the U.S., serving more than 300 of the world’s leading companies. In addition to servicing the corporate travel needs of over 100,000 travelers, Ovation provides luxury vacation travel experiences through Ovation Vacations. Mr. Metselaar is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University, and is a member of the Young Presidents Organization.
EDDIE SHAPIRO
Led by Mr. Shapiro, Nest Seekers’ management team consists of top-producing like-minded business development and sales professionals that motivate and inspire the company’s team members every day.
Mr. Shapiro is fluent in several languages and owns homes and investments in every market in which his companies operate.
FGI HISTORY
It all began in 1928 when 17 women, gathered by Edna Woolman Chase, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, met for lunch in a modest midtown New York restaurant.
They had three things in common: Each held a job of consequence in the business of fashion, each held all the others in high regard and together they held a belief that fashion needed a forum, a stage, or a force to express and enhance a widening awareness of the American fashion business and of women’s roles in that business.
The Fashion Group®, conceived at an informal luncheon in 1928 became an organization in 1930, with a place, a purpose, by-laws, officers and women eager to be members.
Some of those Founding and Charter members were:
Elizabeth Arden
Margaret Case
Eleanor Roosevelt
Helena Rubinstein
Julia Coburn
Lilly Dache
Jessica Daves
Nan Duskin
Edith Head
Eleanor LeMaire
Claire McCardell
Clare Potter
Virginia Pope
Dorothy Shaver
Adele Simpson
Carmel Snow
Miss Tobé
Their first office space was donated by Louis Fairchild in his Women's Wear Daily building on East 12th Street. The second office space was at 572 Madison Avenue, donated by Harper’s Bazaar. Then in 1934, from the minutes of the Board meeting of October 18: Discussion as to how to meet the rent of the contemplated space in 30 Rockefeller Center included a Fashion Group party using talent within the membership lampooning fashion, to be known as The Fashion Follies™.
Today, The Fashion Group® offers membership to both men and women.
It is this intuition in strategic approach, decisiveness in actions and tenacity in execution that has made Larry a valuable senior leader and executive inside niche consumer products companies as well as world-renowned multinational corporations.
Larry’s professional achievements emanate from an intellectual curiosity and drive to challenge existing norms, applying an original perspective to analyze and solve problems using methods/tactics not previously considered. To accomplish this, Larry has perfected the art of creating a vision, communicating a common message and bringing together disparate teams/groups to transform ideas into action. His success is grounded in pragmatic leadership, broad understanding of divergent business philosophies, and in-depth knowledge of the capabilities and resources available for the production, marketing and distribution of a wide array of consumer products – from high-end luxury items (jewelry and watches) to home fashions/textiles and building products.
Complementing Larry’s business experience is long-standing involvement in industry associations, including The Luxury Marketing Council, extensive international travel and a multinational background as a first-generation Italian-American. Larry’s academic credentials include an MBA from Rutgers University and BS in Management from the State University of New York
MICHAEL CALMAN
Michael Calman has an extensive background in the luxury and retail industries. He’s a marketer of power brands: Bergdorf Goodman, Calvin Klein, Coach – achieving preeminent brand recognition and global leadership, by creating innovative products, programs & CRM initiatives. His marketing experience spans multiple channels: specialty & department stores, wholesale, catalogs and internet commerce.
He established his consulting firm to conduct business development, strategic planning, marketing and transactional website development principally for retail, luxury, accessories and fashion companies. Clients include: Portero.com, SeaCloth, Hommage, Sofiacashmere and A Million Cooks.
Previously, Michael Calman served as Chief Marketing Officer of CitationShares. As Senior Vice President of Marketing at Bergdorf Goodman, he developed inventive customer acquisition and loyalty programs, and was the founding Publisher of Bergdorf Goodman Magazine. Michael Calman was Vice President of Marketing & Merchandising at Time Warner's Digital Marketing Group; founding Partner of the creative / marketing house Calman & Stefenson; Vice President, Marketing & Product Development at Coach; founder and President of CRK Advertising, the in-house marketing and advertising agency for the designer, Calvin Klein; and Account Supervisor at Scali, McCabe & Sloves advertising. Michael has an M.B.A. from NYU Stern Graduate Business School, and was a finalist in the 1976 Olympic Sailing Trials.
PAUL METSELAAR
Paul Metselaar founded Ovation Travel Group in 1984, filling a void in the corporate travel market by providing specialized service to law firms and other professional service firms. Trained as a litigator, Mr. Metselaar left a New York City law firm to support a family travel business. He quickly built the company into one of the top 7 corporate travel management companies in the U.S., serving more than 300 of the world’s leading companies. In addition to servicing the corporate travel needs of over 100,000 travelers, Ovation provides luxury vacation travel experiences through Ovation Vacations. Mr. Metselaar is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University, and is a member of the Young Presidents Organization.
EDDIE SHAPIRO
Eddie Shapiro is Founder and CEO of New York City based real estate brokerage company, Nest Seekers International, founded in 2002. In only Six years, Mr. Shapiro has built one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the city with six boutique locations in New York City, The Hamptons, Miami over 150 sales agents & brokers and a marketing and sales team with international affiliates.
Mr. Shapiro is also founder of LEV Group Development, he serves as CEO and Manager of over a million square feet under development. Signature projects like The Sage House Condominium, “The 505” on 47th and 10th Avenue and River Park Place in Flushing, Queens including 450 residential units a hotel, office and retail components have earned LEV a significant presence in the real estate development arena.
Mr. Shapiro also sits on the board of director at Churchill Corporate Services (www.FurnishedHousing.com), providing corporate relocation and furnished housing for Fortune 500 companies and other corporate clients.
Nest Seekers’ philosophy was founded on Mr. Shapiro’s belief that the best way to serve clients – buyers, sellers, property owners and large developers – is to give each client individualized, local attention – what they can find from a “boutique” – firm while offering global brokerage and marketing services.Led by Mr. Shapiro, Nest Seekers’ management team consists of top-producing like-minded business development and sales professionals that motivate and inspire the company’s team members every day.
Mr. Shapiro is fluent in several languages and owns homes and investments in every market in which his companies operate.
About The Fashion Group
FGI MISSION STATEMENT
The Fashion Group International (FGI) is a global, non-profit, professional organization with 5000 members in the fashion industry including apparel, accessories, beauty and home.
The FGI mission is to be the pre-eminent authority on the business of fashion and design and to help its members become more effective in their careers. To do this, FGI provides insights on major trends in person, online and in print; access to business professionals and a gateway to the influence fashion plays in the marketplace.
FGI GOALS
- To provide a public forum for examination of important, contemporary issues in the business of fashion.
- To present timely information regarding national and global trends that have an effect on the fashion industries.
- To attain greater recognition of men’s and women’s achievements in business.
- To encourage men and women to seek career opportunities in fashion and related industries.
- To provide activities and programs which enhance networking skills and encourage interpersonal contacts so as to further the professional, social and personal development of members.
FGI HISTORY
It all began in 1928 when 17 women, gathered by Edna Woolman Chase, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, met for lunch in a modest midtown New York restaurant.
They had three things in common: Each held a job of consequence in the business of fashion, each held all the others in high regard and together they held a belief that fashion needed a forum, a stage, or a force to express and enhance a widening awareness of the American fashion business and of women’s roles in that business.
The Fashion Group®, conceived at an informal luncheon in 1928 became an organization in 1930, with a place, a purpose, by-laws, officers and women eager to be members.
Some of those Founding and Charter members were:
Elizabeth Arden
Margaret Case
Eleanor Roosevelt
Helena Rubinstein
Julia Coburn
Lilly Dache
Jessica Daves
Nan Duskin
Edith Head
Eleanor LeMaire
Claire McCardell
Clare Potter
Virginia Pope
Dorothy Shaver
Adele Simpson
Carmel Snow
Miss Tobé
Their first office space was donated by Louis Fairchild in his Women's Wear Daily building on East 12th Street. The second office space was at 572 Madison Avenue, donated by Harper’s Bazaar. Then in 1934, from the minutes of the Board meeting of October 18: Discussion as to how to meet the rent of the contemplated space in 30 Rockefeller Center included a Fashion Group party using talent within the membership lampooning fashion, to be known as The Fashion Follies™.
Today, The Fashion Group® offers membership to both men and women.
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