Welcome to Fashion Forward

Connecting NYC's fashion community

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About us

“We started Fashion Forward because we recognized how isolating and competitive the fashion industry can feel for emerging talent. Our mission is to flip that culture on its head by building community over competition. Every event we host is about making sure no one has to navigate the industry alone.”

Our services

We offer one-of-a-kind networking events for our community and fashion lovers in NYC. We host both ticketed and free events in a variety of locations in NYC. From rooftops to bars, come network, meet like-minded people and leave with new meaningful connections.

Our stats

12+

Events

1000+

RSVP's

4K

Subscribers

Testimonials

“I found 2 interns for my startup at a Fashion Forward event. They were incredibly excited and motivated, it was the perfect place to meet like minded individuals. I highly recommend!”
Tony Henry
Founder & CEO of 99YARDS
“It was exciting to learn about Fashion Forward, I was inspired by the events and met many people in the Fashion and Tech industries which have become valueable connections.”
Doron Goldstein
Event Attendee
“As a creative building my business in a big city, networking is everything. The events hosted by Fashion Forward have connected me with some incredible people—some who later became interns, and others who grew into solid collaborators. That’s exactly the difference Fashion Forward is creating: turning attendance into real connection.”
Chacha Sands-Little
Founder, Editor in Chief & Creative Director of Beacon Quarterly
"The Fashion Forward community has been one of the most helpful to me as a fashion entrepreneur. Its founder and members are very engaged — I needed help for an event, Jordan posted it, and within a couple hours I had a great volunteer!"
Skot Carruth
CEO & Founder FitBar

Questions?

Can I come to events alone?

Yes! We encourage people to come alone and make as many connections as possible.

Can I sponsor a unique event?

Yes! Fill our our form and we will reach out to help curate your event with our community.

Are events only in NYC?

For now our events are only in NYC but we want to expand and offer events in more cities. Keep an eye on our newsletter for more information.

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Behind Fashion Forward

Jordan Cohen

CEO & Founder, Fashion Forward