Welcoming
Stuart Weitzman to UNC
Feb. 24th, 6pm
Hanes Art 121
Each year FashionMash organizes networking meetings and workshops with industry pros. We are thrilled to kick off those meetings this spring by welcoming industry giant Stuart Weitzman in collaboration with the School of Civic Life and Leadership. Get ready to take a deep dive into his experiences growing a global brand. Stuart Weitzman’s passion for design has been a lifelong pursuit, leading to the internationally renowned company that bears his name. He has been honored extensively for his unique approach to entrepreneurship, and for his uncompromising commitment to prioritizing function as an integral element of fashion.
His shoes have dominated red carpet events for many years and are worn by celebrity fans around the world. Beyoncé, Kate Middleton, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and Jennifer Lopez are just a few who are regularly seen in his designs, along with millions of other women in over 70 countries.
Register Here for the Hanes Art 121 Event (Earn CLE Credit):
6pm An Designer’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Learn about the path to building a global company, one shoe at a time.
Weitzman approaches his extensive charitable endeavors with equal commitment. Among these are his ongoing support for a wide range of hospitals and medical research centers, youth and sports organizations, cultural institutions and museums. He regularly mentors students on their entrepreneurial and design aspirations at several universities, including the Williams College, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Cal-Tech, Rice, Smith, Stanford, University of Chicago and the London Business School. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business at Penn, where the university has honored him by renaming their design and architecture school the Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
Additional Events Throughout the Day
Network and Learn from an Industry Icon
Kindly register for each event via the links provided. Due to limited space, meeting times will fill as registrations are received. When registering for small group events and coffee chats, please choose only one.
11:00-11:30 Coffee with Stuart at Meantime Cafe in the Carolina Junction
Small group networking where you can get advice, counseling and insight. (2 students per session)
11:30-12.00 Coffee with Stuart at Meantime Cafe in the Carolina Junction
Small group networking where you can get advice, counseling and insight. (2 students per session)
12:00-12.30 Coffee with Stuart at Meantime Cafe in the Carolina Junction
Small group networking where you can get advice, counseling and insight. (2 students per session)
1:00-2:00pm Small group Lunch at the Carolina Inn
A open table discussion over bites with Stuart and his business team.
3pm-3:30pm Coffee with at the Carolina Inn
Sit down with both our guests and enjoy a small group conversation. (2 students per session)
3:30pm-4:00pm Coffee with Stuart at the Carolina Inn
Sit down with Stuart and enjoy a small group conversation. (2 students per session).
4pm-4:30pm Coffee with Stuart at the Carolina Inn
Sit down with both our guests and enjoy a small group conversation. (2 students per session).
6pm A Designer’s Entrepreneurial Journey Presentation in Hanes Art Center 121
Learn about the path to building a global company, one shoe at a time.
8:15-10 Small Group Dinner at Lantern
Sit down with Stuart and enjoy a small group conversation over dinner.