LAFFF Day I @ Fred Segal+AKA West Hollywood

Douglas Hand, will moderate a panel of menswear designers. Topics of discussion will range from the design process and inspiration, the state of the menswear industry today and more.

The panel will discuss the definition of fashion in a cinematic context: what is fashion film, what is the purpose of it, what makes it what it is, and who defines it.

What is the role of fashion in the process of questioning one's identity? Personal experiences and storytelling will lead the warm-up to the discussion.

Join and/or witness Amir and his team of artists apply tribal body art for a live performance on attendees who want to be adorned.

Inclusion served by Social E Commerce & Dark Social Marketing: Humans are social creatures, and in today’s world, we find ourselves seeking connection and inclusion via social media and messenger services (Dark Social). However, when we shop online, we have lost touch with this social connectivity considering online shopping is basically an isolated experience where someone, usually alone, scrolls through product pages on their device. Shopping used to be social, when groups of friends would go to a mall together, and we should use the incredible social and technological innovation of our time to transform online shopping into a more social and inclusive experience.

Today's shoppers want things now but they also care about quality and style. Come learn how CURIO is revolutionizing access to quality products with an app that allows you to shop local boutiques and get 2-hour delivery to your door.

Why do we have the need as consumers to go for a more spiritual and sustainable fashion? This panel seeks to understand this new form of consciousness from different perspectives.

Where do new technologies stand in fashion and art? Where are we now? Why and how have new technologies changed fashion and art? Where are we going? What are the next technologies? How do we see the future?

We'll screen some of the best film submissions while enjoying the sunset, a refreshing drink from our sponsor Duvel in hand, and the amazing view of Los Angeles from the poolside of the AKA West Hollywood. Network, connect, socialize, and get to know your audience.