Cynthia Rowley, Fern Mallis, Bibhu Mohapatra's Tips for Young Designers

At the Afingo Fashion Forum, heavy-hitters like Fern Mallis, Julie Gilhart, and Cynthia Rowley (pictured above) discussed everything from sustainability to social media. Rowley talked about her brand's ever-widening expansion which (in addition to ready-to-wear) includes books, band-aids, wetsuits, and mobile art installations. "I think it would be so boring to just do clothes," said the designer. "I always think it could be more, or better, or something else." The one aspect of personal branding that pushes her near the edge? Tweeting, she said. "I'm busy!"

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Cynthia Rowley, Fern Mallis, Bibhu Mohapatra's Tips for Young Designers

At last week’s Afingo Fashion Forum, heavy-hitters like Fern Mallis, Cynthia Rowley, and Julie Gilhart gathered to weigh in on everything from sustainability to social media. Here are some of the highlights.

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