Goldenwood is proud to be sponsoring this unique event, envisioned and led by our inspiring friend Fiona Dieffenbacher, who is an Associate Professor of Fashion, Parsons School of Design.  This day-long immersive event, hosted by Parsons, is defined by a series of dialogues at the intersection of Fashion, Faith and Philosophy. For more details and to register… FREE and open to the public.


About this event

We all wear clothing…

We all have rituals…

We all are confronted with life’s biggest questions…

We invite you to join us as we explore the fascinating relationship between fashion, faith and philosophy. Framed by a series of questions led by scholars and faith practitioners from a variety of academic specialties and perspectives, these conversations aim to address misconceptions, presuppositions and contradictions at the intersection of these three fields.

PROGRAM*

*schedule and speakers subject to change

Morning session

9:00 – 9:30 | Gathering (Tea/coffee served)

9:30 – 9:35 | Welcome

9:35 – 9:40 Musical Performance Original Composition by Sam Gryzwa /Isle’r

9:40- 9:45 | Introduction to first session, Hazel Clark

9:45 -10:45 | DIALOGUE 1: Fashion

Key Question:

Fiona Dieffenbacher, Associate Professor of Fashion, Parsons School of Design

Otto Von Busch, Professor of Integrated Design, Parsons School of Design

kien chucloth of stillness, Part-time Assistant Professor, Parsons School of Design

Moderator: Hazel Clark, Professor of Design Studies and Fashion Studies

10:45-10:55 | Meditation : Muslim Faith based practice: Shireen Soliman

10:55 – 11:00 | Introduction to session 2, Father Andrew O’Connor

11:00- 12:00 | DIALOGUE 2: FAITH

Key Question:

Rev. Dr. Robert Covolo, Affiliate Asst. Professor of Theology and Culture, Fuller Theological Seminary

Shireen Soliman, Part-time Assistant Professor, Parsons School of Design

Rev. Dr. Gail Davis DMin, Entrepreneur | Minister | Facilitator | Speaker

kien chucloth of stillness, Part-time Assistant Professor, Parsons School of Design

Moderator: Father Andrew O’ Connor, Saint Mary Grand Parish, New York / Founder, Goods of Conscience

LUNCH | 12:00- 1:00 pm with interactive activity

Afternoon session

1:00 – 1:05 | Introduction to afternoon session

1:05 – 1:10 | Musical Performance TBC

1:10 – 1:25 | Lectio Divina – Liturgical practice, Rev. David Kim, CEO and Co-founder, Goldenwood NYC

1:25- 1:30 | Introduction to session 3

1:30-2:30 | DIALOGUE 3: Philosophy

Key question:

Dr. Lucy Collins, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Fashion Institute of Technology

Dr. Gwen Grewal, Onassis Lecturer in Ancient Greek Thought and Language in the Department of Philosophy, New School for Social Research

Lisabeth During, Associate Professor, Social Science and Cultural Studies, Pratt Institute (TBC)

Moderator: Preeti Gopinath, Associate Professor of Textiles & Instructor, School of Practical Philosophy

2.30 – 2:35- Introduction to session 4

2:35 – 3:35 | DIALOGUE 4: Challenges

Key question:

Mark Larrimore, Associate Professor of Religion, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

Otto Von Busch, Professor of Integrated Design, Parsons School of Design

Jessica Glasscock, Part-time Professor, Parsons School of Design

Moderator: TBC

3:35 – 3:40 | MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

3:40-3:45 – Introduction to session 5

3:45-4:45 | DIALOGUE 5: Opportunities

Key Question:

Father Andrew O’Connor, Saint Mary Grand Parish, New York, Founder of Goods of Conscience

Rev. Dr. Robert Covolo, Affiliate Asst. Professor of Theology and Culture, Fuller Theological Seminary

Fiona Dieffenbacher, Associate Professor of Fashion, Parsons School of Design

Moderator: TBC

4:45 – 4:50 | Musical Performance

Dave Douglas, Trumpeter, composer, educator , College of the Performing Arts, The New School TBC

4:50-5:00 | Closing reflections