Nov
4
“The 11th Annual New York Fashion and Design Conference considers the link between sustainability and stewardship as embodied in the broad concept of “Heirloom,” the process whereby one generation’s creations become the valued patrimony of those that follow. Our examination will be inclusive, focusing not only on objects that are traditionally conceived of as heirlooms such as watches, wedding gowns, and jewelry, but also on the materials used to create them (fibers, for example) and on other, less obvious heirlooms (fragrance, for example). How do we carry on the traditions of the past while meeting contemporary challenges such as the need for conservation of the earth’s resources?”
Initiatives in Art and Culture
