Events:

Monday, July 16th

6:30 - 8:30pm Sustainable Fashion Committee Meeting at LIM College

Learn how to get involved and push the sustainable fashion movement forward! Price: $5 Location: LIM College, 216 E 45th st

6:30 - 8:30pm Marketing To The Millennial Mom

With founder/CEOs Rachel Blumenthal (Rockets of Awesome), Michelle Kennedy (Peanut), Marissa Alden (Sawyer), Anu Duggal (Female Founders Fund). Price: $20 Location: Neuehouse, 110 E 25th St

6:30 - 8:30pm 6 Ways Instagram Has Redefined Influencer Marketing

It’s been eight years since the launch of Instagram. A lot has changed since then - from new interactive features to latest and greatest influencer campaigns, Instagram has a lot to offer to content creators, shoppers, and marketers. Join us for a conversation around the six ways Instagram has redefined Influencer Marketing to understand just how game-changing IG really is. Price: Free Location: General Assembly HQ, 902 Broadway, 4th Floor

Tuesday, July 17th

6:30 - 8:30pm Jerry Media Presents: Creating Engaging Content For Instagram

The Instagram algorithm rewards engaging content with additional reach, and penalizes posts that get little interaction. Creating great content starts with understanding your audience, then providing value in exchange for their attention. One of the best ways to do so is through memes. During this interactive session, you'll hear from industry leaders at Jerry Media (aka F*ck Jerry) who will share how they've consistently been able to crank out engaging content. Price: Free Location: General Assembly HQ, 902 Broadway, 4th Floor

6:30pm Product Mgmt & Design Advice For Startups

Startups have disrupted & innovated several industries in the past few years by building & designing products that engage & delight their users. But what goes into developing these delightful products? A good product needs good UX, & good UX comes from aligning product management & design. But first, there So as an early-stage company, how should you be thinking about your product & how can you continue to make it better? What goes into product management & design? Price: Free Location: Alley Chelsea, 119 W 24th St, 2nd Fl

Wednesday, July 18th

6:00pm - 8:30pm Balanced Fashion x FAUBOURG: Diversity in Sustainable Fashion

The sustainable fashion movement is reshaping the industry around more ethics, transparency and responsibility. But are brands missing this opportunity to address inclusion and diversity? For our next Balanced Fashion event we’re collaborating with Priscilla Debar, the founder of sustainable fashion e-commerce FAUBOURG to address the lack of representation of minorities in sustainable fashion and come up with ways ethical brands can be more inclusive.  Panelists: Celine Semaan, CEO & Founder of Slow Factory, Dominique Drakeford, Sustainable Fashion Consultant, Jessica Couch, Founder of Luxor and Fitch Consultancy.  Price: $15 Location: eBay HQ 625 6th Ave

Thursday, July 19th

7:00pm - 10:00pm Humanity Unbound - When Technology & Consciousness Converge

Explore humanity's indiscernibly dependent relationship with technology, addressing why & how society is physically & cognitively changing, & how artificial intelligence might impact our future. A thoughtful dialogue will be lead by top leaders across the technology industry. With Natasha Vita-More (Exec Dir., Humanity+), Max More (CEO, Alcor Life Extension Foundation), Seth Blaustein (Founder, Voice & Exit Festival), Tim Urban (Blogger, Wait But Why). Price: $40 Location: The Assemblage Nomad, 114 E 25th St

Digital DUMBO - Sphere Of Influence(r)

With Danny Palestine (Head of Customer Success, Julius), Edgar Hernandez (CRO, Complex Networks), Melanie Watts (Brand Mktg Dir., PepsiCo), Brandon Jenkins (Editorial Producer & Broadcast Anchor, Complex), Tara Brannigan (Head of Mktg & Member Services, Book by Cadillac), Isata Yansaneh (Strategy Dir., 23 Stories x Cond Nast), Rana Batyske (Creative + Strategy Dir., MICK & Mothergood). Price: $25 Location:  Prolific Interactive, 77 Sands Street, 10th Floor

6:30pm - 8:00pm After Hours w/ ClassPass & The Newsette

You're invited to an unforgettable dinner with ClassPass' General Manager of Digital Product Jenny Wu and The Newsette's Founder and CEO Daniella Pierson. Enjoy an intimate conversation with Jenny and Daniella...and curated connections over a seasonal meal. Price: $55 Location: Convene 101 Greenwich Street 2nd Floor

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Saturday, July 21st

11:00am - 7:00pm Bedstuy Flea - Boutique Summer Pop Up Celebrates Inclusion and Sustainability

Bedstuy Flea is a newly curated boutique inter generational shopping experience celebrating our diverse communities. We embody stylish rebels, sustainable lifestyles, fashion, food, music, culture, art, and supporting businesses and organizations in an inclusive spirit. Price: Free Location: 380 Tompkins Avenue Brooklyn, NY

Tuesday, July 24th

6:00 - 8:00pm Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: NYC Environmental Movement

Focusing on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, both broadly in the environmental movement and for the Climate Reality NYC Metro Chapter, Climate Reality Leader & Mentor Donna Hope will guide conversations with attendees and a panel of invited guests. Join us, add your voice, learn, listen and be heard. Price: Free Location: 2 W 64th St, Ethical Culture Society

Thursday, July 26th

6:30pm Brunchwork w/ Facebook & Rent The Runway

With Angie Gentile Hellman (SVP Brand, Customer Strategy & Product Mktg @ Rent the Runway) & Soumith Chintala (AI Leader @ Facebook). Price: $40 Location: WeWork Grand Central 450 Lexington Ave

6:30pm - 8:30pm Using Influencer Marketing To Grow Your Business

Join us for an evening of engaging and informative conversations around how to effectively implement influencer marketing and viral marketing campaigns. PANEL 1: The Impact of Influencer Marketing on Media Relationships - moderated by Thomas Ma. PANEL 2: Tips for Personal Branding and Positioning - moderated by Sandra Garcia Lowery Price: Free Location: General Assembly HQ, 902 Broadway, 4th Floor

6:00 - 8:00pm Better Business: A Roundtable Discussion on The B Corp Movement

Inspiring Capital and Arc Benders, two very active B Corps champions, are joining forces to lead a conversation around improving the better business space. How can the c-suite and upper management play a more active role in shaping the B Corp community? What are areas of support still needed in the social enterprise world? What’s next for the B Corp movement? Join us for an interactive discussion lead by B Corp influencers, networking, and drinks! Price:  $12 Location: LMHQ, 150 Broadway, FL 20

Saturday, July 28th

6:00 - 10:00pm Fashion for Freedom Event

Fashion for Freedom brings together the worlds of fashion and human rights, aiming to create a space where fashion lovers and activists can celebrate the efforts of ethical brands and bring awareness to atrocities such a slavery in the fashion industry. The 2018 Fashion for Freedom Campaign will run online from June through August, but we invite you to join us for its exclusive event on July 28th in New York City! The event will feature complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, some amazing ethical giveaways, and a chance to be part of the Fashion for Freedom movement. Price: $55 Location: The Mezzanine 55 Broadway

Monday, August 13th

Sustainability Discussion and Networking Event at Deloitte

We invite you to join us for a mixer & discussion with industry peers around the companies we represent and the sustainability issues they face. This multi-faceted networking event will touch on a number of industries, areas of sustainability, and will serve as the topic blueprint for future SILC events. Come down and join us to start a conversation and bring attention to a sustainability issue that interests you!  Price: Free Location: Deloitte, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Cool Finds:

• Martine Jarlgaard on how blockchain can redefine fashion - TheCurrent Innovators Podcast
  
• #MyClosetMatterz IGTV series by Sustainable Fashion Matterz platform
• Destination Zero – Seven Years of Detoxing the Clothing Industry  - Report by Greenpeace
  

Stay Inspired,

Nataliya