Fashion

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

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Japan-Korea trek focuses on business strategy in wines and spirits

Students in Johnson’s residential MBA programs traveled to Japan and Korea, identifying international business opportunities in wine and spirits.

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How has the lockdown crisis affected startup financing?

Manisha Barnwal, MBA ’20 and founder of a seed-funded startup, discusses the impact of the lockdown crisis on startup financing globally.

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Park Perspectives: Operational concepts get real

Cecelia McDonald, MBA ’20, reflects on the very real benefits of applying the concept of utilization to her own life as well as her career.

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Ethical Fashion

A global fashion revolution calls for greater transparency, sustainability, and ethics in the industry. Cornellians are stepping up to drive change.

portrait of Glyph cofounders Pranav Sachdev and Alan Lau

Glyph: Pure, minimalist fashion

Cornell Tech MBA grads and minimalist fashion entrepreneurs Pranav Sachdev and Alan Lau founded Glyph digitally knit, vegan, and recyclable shoes.

photo of Hilary Lashley Renison standing and leaning between middle-school-aged children who are sitting at a table and looking at a computer monitor, looking at and pointing to the screen

Full STEAM Ahead

Hilary Lashley Renison’s startup, Tinker & Fiddle, encourages children to learn and apply technology at the intersection of culinary arts, music, fashion, and gaming.

Maggie Chan Jones,MBA ’09, founder and CEO of Tenshey, seated in a red chair at a white table
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Profile in Leadership: Maggie Chan Jones, MBA ’09, founder and CEO of Tenshey

Former SAP CMO Maggie Chan Jones launched executive coaching firm Tenshey to advance gender diversity and leadership development.

Hernan Saenz
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Present Value: Hernan Saenz reflects on his 20-plus years in consulting and looks ahead

The Present Value podcast interviews Hernan Saenz, MILR ’98, MBA ’98, as he reflects on his past in consulting and what’s to come in the future.

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Johnson MBAs explore New Orleans on an “unofficial trek”

Johnson’s Two-Year MBAs planned an unofficial trek to New Orleans during February break, fostering camaraderie amongst classmates.