Fri, Nov 07
|Zoom
M2D Powerhouse Panel : From Sketch to Scale - Building Fashion Empires
Join us for an inspiring conversation with trailblazing fashion leaders who have transformed their passions into global brands. These women share a common thread: fashion is the fabric of their lives — its vision, identity, and grit. In this session, they reveal how they started small, thought big,
Time & Location
Nov 07, 2025, 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Zoom
About the event
Join us for an inspiring conversation with trailblazing fashion leaders who have transformed their passions into global brands. These women share a common thread: fashion is the fabric of their lives — its vision, identity, and grit. In this session, they reveal how they started small, thought big, and scaled their dreams into lasting legacies.
Meet the Panelists
Kibonen NfiFounder & CEO, Kibonen NYKibonen Nfi is a Cameroonian fashion designer who reimagines traditional African garments through a contemporary lens. Drawing inspiration from her heritage and New York's vibrant fashion scene, she has showcased her work at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and was featured in Vogue Italia's 2015 Talents edition. Kibonen
Lara TylerCo-Founder, Jolana NYCLara Tyler, along with her daughter Olivia, founded Jolana NYC to create luxury handbags that embody the glamour and grit of New York City. Their designs celebrate slow fashion and the artistry of small-batch production. Jolana NYC