Fashion

Discover stories about developments and opportunities in the fashion industry, from ethics to entrepreneurship.

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From Cheese to Fashion: Exploring the Family Businesses of Italy

EMBA Americas student Brandon Jernigan recounts his experience in the 2024 Family Businesses in Italy Trek.

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Sustainable Strides: New Balance’s Commitment to Quality

Kyra Stiggelbout, MBA ’24, found a rewarding role at the intersection of quality and sustainability last summer at New Balance.

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eCornell’s Evaluating Stocks Course Furthers Cornell’s Investing Offerings

How do you learn to pick a stock in a rigorous and disciplined fashion if you are no longer enrolled in school full-time?

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Research: Unraveling the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship in the Fashion Industry

The research from the Johnson School suggests that the decision to launch a startup is not solely based on personal characteristics but also involves how organizational roles and social dynamics influence the choice.

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From Higher Ed to Global Cosmetics: A Q&A with Christian Balmaseda-Lucca, MBA ’22

Career Corner: Balmaseda-Lucca credits his career coaches, coursework, and Cornell’s alumni network for helping him to make a successful career pivot.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

Hospitality Hackathon Generates Ideas to Improve the Guest Experience

Leveraging real-life data from Hilton, the 63 student participants were asked to develop an “exceptional experience for the hotel guest of the future.”

Molebi, JewleKrystal and Sheryl stand in front of a BaldGoddess trifold in Sage Hall's atrium.
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BaldGoddess: Empowering Women in Business and Beyond

Big Red Microenterprise students worked with BaldGoddess entrepreneur JewleKrystal Fischer to enhance her business acumen and expand her enterprise.

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Maxine Bédat Lays Bare the Fashion Industry’s Impacts and How We Can Change It

Author and Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer Maxine Bédat traced the life cycle of a pair of jeans to help illustrate the fashion industry’s impact.

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Johnson MBAs and Network Power Builders Honored on Forbes 50 Over 50 List

Linda Latsko Lockhart and Karen Derr Gilbert, both MBA ’85, share their career trajectories and offer aspiring woman leaders career tips.