Redefining Fashion: Highlights from NYC Digital Fashion Week 2024

written by Karleen Hemrick

New York City’s vibrant fashion scene took a leap into the future at the 2024 Digital Fashion Week red carpet event, hosted by Britta Cabanos, Founder of Inside Fashion Design (IFD )and The Conscious Fashion Design Academy with Raine Magazine as a media sponsor. Held at The Delancey, the event attracted visionary designers, students, fashion insiders and enthusiasts, who gathered to mingle, connect with, and explore the intersection of fashion, sustainability and digital technology.

These prominent global designers shared their insights on integrating sustainability in both their physical and digital collections.

Britta Cabanos is an entrepreneur from Minnesota and a graduate of FIT, with a 30-year career in apparel design , working with top brands like Nike, Donna Karan, Perry Ellis, Tommy Hilfiger, and Victoria ‘s Secret. She has created a resource hub, IFD, that connects industry professionals and aspiring designers, offering educational tools, mentoring and community for personal and professional growth. IFD also champions ethical and sustainable practices, showcasing designers committed to social and environmental responsibility.

Catherine Roggero-Lovisii, Executive Board Member at Positive Planet US, CEO of Modern Meadows, a biotechnology company merging material science and biology for global wellness. Catherine is originally from France. An industry veteran who has held senior executive leadership positions in various companies like L'Oréal,Revlon and Christian Louboutin. She discussed her innovative approach to creating “green” eco-friendly, sustainable products and textiles, without animals or excessive chemicals, emphasizing minimal environmental impact while maintaining product performance and quality.