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Nate Berkus in “Nate Berkus By Design, A Conversation about Finding Your Signature Style, and Thriving in Today’s Design World.”
Thursday, July 13.
Having started his eponymous design firm, Nate Berkus Associates, at the age of 24, Berkus’ design philosophy remains the same as it was 20 years ago: your home should tell your story, what you love collected and assembled in one place. This philosophy continues to shape every design project, product collection and television makeover, from the Oprah Winfrey Show to his new show on TLC, Nate and Jeremiah By Design. In a rapidly changing design landscape, where does evolution and innovation need to take place, and what stays the same? In this discussion, Berkus will discuss the philosophy that catapulted his success, how to find your signature style, and why we can and should disrupt conventional design in order to flourish.
Erik Qualman in “Disruptive Innovation.”
Friday, July 14.
What technologies are emerging? Merging? How do I harness the power of Socialnomics? Qualman explores which innovative trends are cutting edge and which are bleeding edge to ensure your organization is not only on the correct path, but ahead of the curve. Most importantly, he explores how to infuse more disruption and innovation into your business.
Sarah Jessica Parker in “Pumps, Purses and Serious Profits—Building a Fashion Empire One Step at Time.” Saturday, July 15.
Sarah Jessica Parker, who came to symbolize single living
in New York City in her role as Sex and the City protagonist
Carrie Bradshaw, slips out of her character’s shoes to take
a real-life leap with an eponymous lifestyle brand that speaks
to her fashion sense andadoring fans. Parker’s fascinating career—an ever-expanding entity comprised of acting, production, and now fashion design—is making a serious imprint in the luxury retail category she helped revive. Parker’s footwear, apparel and accessory collection, SJP, launched in 2014 and has recently expanded with the opening of her first brick-and-mortar store located in the new MGM Resort in National Harbor. In an intimate Q&A, Parker talks about her journey from actor to successful lifestyle brand and creator, shares the toughest lessons she’s learned at retail, and teaches us how to gather the courage
to dive headfirst—or step one stiletto at a time— into entrepreneurship.
For additional information, visit Americasmart.com/July, follow our social media channels and consult your Atlanta Buyer’s Guide on site.
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