For Immediate Release.
NEW YORK (January 25, 2018) – Today, FDLA confirmed its collaboration with The Digital Coaches team
Accelerate with Google to host the FDLA FW18 press conference that will feature our designers meet & greet
and Google digital tools workshop. The press event originally scheduled for Monday February 12th at the Skyline Hotel
will be moved downtown into the Spire space at Google building located at 111 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10011.
“We’re looking forward to introducing the industry to a showcase of creative talent, style and innovation.
“The relocation of our press conference in collaboration with Google Accelerate program
is one step forward in the evolution of FDLA.” Said Albania Rosario founder & creative director at FDLA.
“My administration will continue efforts to ensure that our Fashion Designers of Latin America
participating talents —and those aspiring to join our community— have the support they need
to make it here, to NYC the fashion capital of the world.
The Spire space at Google will be introduced as a platform that
caters to the needs of the Latino entrepreneurs, and creates a full cultural experience for our guests.
About The Digital Coaches team Accelerate with Google
At Google, we’re developing innovative, internal “start up” programs aimed at leveling the playing field for communities
with unequal access to technology and economic opportunity. To accelerate their participation in the digital economy,
Accelerate with Google provide success stories, resources, and free, open-to-the-public workshops on digital marketing
with a curriculum focusing on the unique needs of Black and Latino entrepreneurs, developed with business owners
from these communities. To date, we have held more than 300 events and reached tens of thousands of people worldwide
through this program. For more information visit accelerate.withgoogle.com/
Our mission at FDLA —
FDLA has become the signature multicultural fashion event of New York City, FDLA founded it's development on providing exposure for established, emerging and upcoming clothing designers from Latin America in an effort to extend meaningful
fashion trade. Accomplishing this has been an undertaking in nurturing opportunities for the publicity of international
talents whose creative abilities are overflowing but financial resources are not.
FDLA prides itself on continuing its work throughout the years to build bridges and engage community inclusion
by leading events, social activities and diverse initiatives in NYC and around the world.