This week, The Fashion Group International joined us here at Galleria Dallas to host their 7th Annual Fall Forum, a night of intrinsic discussion amongst Dallas’ fashion gurus and visionaries.
The conversations hosted by fashion experts were held amongst the sparkling diamonds and chic displays of Bachendorf’s and the timeless yet innovative pieces in Fossil, both Dallas native brands making industry headway in their own rights.
Kicking off the conversation in Bachendorf’s, the conversation stemmed around fashion and lifestyle trends, practices, and forecasts.
Down the way over in Fossil, the discussion on sustainability in the fashion industry.
The practice of thrifting became a hot topic amongst the panelists who noted their appreciation for the respect it pays to former fashion moments and the people who wore the items. Leaning into the storytelling aspect of thrifting can help expand your wardrobe beyond the fleeting trends filling modern-day retail and can build personality into your style.
As the night continued, touchpoints on the beauty and wellness industry were addressed, as well as open dialogue on the arts and design elements and strategies. There was a theme addressed relating fashion to an art form through emotional expression and environmental inspiration. Panelists shared their experiences on using their work in styling to tell a story.
In order to really lean into the storytelling abilities and emotional connection when establishing your personal style, our panelist shared their hesitancy to embrace trends due to their fleeting time in the spotlight. The fashion industry moves quickly, and the most efficient way to grow weary of your wardrobe is to buy into every fad that storms social media. They again emphasize the importance of finding items that have significance to you, thus withstanding the test of time.
With creativity buzzing, attendees made their way over to Tailored, the new restaurant concept by The Westin to continue to build upon the conversations elicited from the hosted panels. Sips of sparkling beverages were taken, tasty light bites were eaten, and imaginations of the creatives in the Dallas fashion scene were explored in this entertaining night here at Galleria Dallas!
