The Marvin Traub Lecture Series at Parsons School of Design presents Julie Wainwright, Founder of The RealReal, in conversation with Julie Gilhart, President of Tomorrow Projects and Chief Development Office of Tomorrow Consulting. Join us for a timely discussion about the circular fashion economy and the importance of expediting these efforts now.
Julie Wainwright is an e-commerce pioneer who founded The RealReal in 2011, bringing authenticated luxury online. She changed the way people buy and sell high-end luxury across all categories and is helping create a more sustainable future for fashion. In addition, Wainwright raised sizable venture capital funding, took The RealReal public in 2019, built a membership of millions, and has sold millions of items to date. Wainwright has been at the helm of leading tech companies for more than 20 years, notably as CEO of Reel.com and Pets.com. She is a frequent speaker, advisor, supporter of nonprofits, and the recipient of numerous awards including Entrepreneur’s Most Daring Entrepreneurs.
The Marvin Traub Lecture and the Marvin Traub Scholarship were established to honor business innovator and longtime member of the Parsons Board of Governors, Marvin Traub (1925 – 2012), advance the design and business ideas to which he dedicated his life, and support a new generation of innovators. The Marvin Traub Lecture and Scholarship are made possible by Mrs. Marvin S. Traub, Marvin Traub Associates, and other generous donors.
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN |
http://newschool.edu/parsonsOctober 8, 2020 - 6:00pm-7:00pm