Recap: October Fashion x Innovation Social at DALYA NYC - Winter Wardrobe TLC and Networking in Soho
Fashion tech founders, MBAs, and industry professionals came together for an evening of connection, inspiration and alterations. Save the date for our next event on November 13th!
On October 10th, we took over the stunning DALYA NYC showroom in Soho for the 3rd edition of the Fashion x Innovation Social. As always it was an evening of community and connection but this time with little winter wardrobe TLC! From 6:30 to 8:30 PM, 50 RSVPs circulated through, including fashion tech founders, Columbia MBAs, investors, and professionals from fashion and tech.
Thank you to everyone who attended and to my co-host and the owner of DALYA NYC, Farida Raafat (and her top assistant and our star of the night Coco). We loved bringing this community to her beautiful space and hearing her share about her journey as a founder of her custom womenswear brand.








Finally, a big shoutout to Brittany Ting, who captured the magic of the night with her incredible photography! Check out the album here. If you’re planning an event or need fresh headshots, Brittany’s your go-to. Check out her website and instagram to get in touch!
Save the date!
We’re keeping the momentum going! Save the date for our next event on November 13th (details coming soon).
Looking for more events?
Thursday, October 17th - Tired of the usual tech panel meet up? Jordan Nerison was too so she’s created a new space for deeper conversations through her Salon Series "Collective Inquiry". Thursday’s event is Collective Inquiry 03: Climate and Anxiety. Check out tonight’s event here and follow for more events here.
Tuesday, October 22nd - WISE-NYC: Sustainable Fashion and Clothing Swap. This event hosted by WISE, a community of women contributing to the ESG investment industry, and is a panel discussion on key issues and solutions within the sustainable fashion industry. My cofounder Nancy Rhodes and our advisors Amy Rauen and Chana Rosenthal will be on a panel! RSVP here.
Have an event to share with the Fashion x Innovation community? Email me at: biz@rachel-sterling.com
Looks like it was an outstanding event!