FiSF hosts public events and programming to bring together the local fashion industry, and educate the community on the challenges, opportunities, and innovation impacting small businesses and shaping the fashion industry at large.
Programming
Fashion 1st Fridays
Breakfast lecture series with innovative fashion brands and retailers on the 1st Friday of every month. Executives offer behind the scenes access to their companies, business model, and keys to success. Past participating companies include Allbirds, Betabrand, Bolt Threads, and Modern Citizen
Industry & Innovation Talks
Industry experts and innovators discuss issues and trends shaping the industry. Past topics include sustainability at scale, wearable technology, future of retail, and additive manufacturing.
Fashion Business Workshops
Business experts talk and share case studies and best practices to building your fashion business. Topics include digital marketing, factoring & financing, wholesale and tradeshows, and showrooms & sales reps.
Designer Roundtables
Invite-only discussions with industry leaders who share business tips, best practices, and tested methods to building and growing a successful business. For fashion entrepreneurs by fashion entrepreneurs.
Industry Exhibits
Annual showcase of fashion in engaging formats. Showcases are built around a specific theme. Open to the public to designers and enthusiasts alike.
Upcoming Events
FiSF Pop Up Celebrating 150 Years of Bloomingdale's Style
Bay Area designers are popping up to celebrate Bloomingdales 150th anniversary at San Francisco's Westfield Center
