Four Cities project - Live Talk 08.10.2024

October 4, 2024

FIDA documented The Four Cities: London, Paris, Milan and New York reviewing Fashion Week shows virtually, offering the opportunity to draw the catwalk shows and then share your work LIVE via Zoom gaining feedback from the Fida Team, education and Fida members. (Zoom Links will be provided after purchase.)

Date and time of zoom talk to review all four cities:

07.10.2024 7pm BST

HOST: Massimo Casagrande
Creative Director, Educator, and Podcast Host

Massimo Casagrande is an accomplished creative professional with over two decades of experience in the fashion and design industries. He has worked as a designer for Versace and launched his own label, MCG Massimo Casagrande, showcasing collections in Paris and London. With a deep commitment to mentoring emerging talents, Massimo has guided finalists and winners from the LVMH Prize and Project Runway.

As the co-founder of À-Propos, he supports and promotes designers from emerging markets, helping them build sustainable, innovative brands. Massimo is also the creator and host of Textural Anthologies, a podcast where he explores the intersection of creativity, culture, and innovation through conversations with leading figures in fashion, design, and art.

Currently based in Paris, Massimo is the Director of Education at Istituto Marangoni Paris, where he continues to collaborate with international brands and institutions, focusing on creative direction, sustainable design, and mentorship.

Panel: Sarah Carrier (ig @lacarrier)

Sarah Carrier was born and raised in Quebec, Canada. She moved to Paris at the age of 19 where she worked as a journalist for the music magazine Les Inrockuptibles. After two years, she started working for the French-Japanese brand Maison Kitsuné where she handled their cultural & lifestyle programing worldwide for 11 years. This experience had her traveling around the globe, meeting creatives from all fields, and capturing spontaneously daily scenes and portraits. In 2023, she decided to go independent working as a creative director and photographer.

Panel: Fabrice Michel ( www.fabrice-michel.com)

Fabrice Michel is a French contemporary artist working on conceptual artworks and paintings. After being part of Fabrica, a research centre for communication in Italy, he has been involved in the audiovisual industry for many years. Today, alongside his personal work, Fabrice teaches concept development and digital design but also consults as a psychoanalyst in private practice.

Who should attend the Four Cities review and why?

Open to all creatives that joined the Four Cities project, this zoom session is the perfect opportunity to get feedback for your drawings and show your work.
Perfect for gaining experience of drawing shows, for future live work opportunities.
Ideal project for those artists wanting to gain experience of working to a brief and creating industry-ready images for their portfolio, showcasing a broad range of fashion illustration/art skills.