Fashion Service Network
Giving Back
The Fashion Service Network invests in the future of the industry.
The Fashion Service Network enjoys a close relationship with the Fashion Institute of Technology. Two graduate students from the Global Fashion Management program are selected annually to receive a FSN fellowship. Recipients are selected by FIT.
In previous years FSN scholarships alternated annually from the School of Art & Design and from the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology for an upper school scholarship. To date many scholarships and fellowships have been awarded. Many FSN scholars and fellows are now successfully working in the industry, with others completing their studies soon to follow.
In addition to the financial award, FSN invites all recipients to participate in most FSN meetings and events. FSN members always make time available to offer a broad range of expert advice and direction for our scholars with their careers.
For many years now, each semester the Fashion Service Network presents a panel class to the Faces & Places in Fashion class at FIT. Our members are often invited to present to a variety of classes at FIT.
Periodically the Fashion Service Network presents informative industry educational events and host private networking gatherings.
“Fashion Service Network proudly supports the Fashion Institute of Technology and awards a full scholarship each year.”
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Karen Giberson
President & CEO
Accessories Council
A genuine style insider, Karen has years of experience in merchandising, marketing and public relations. As President of the Accessories Council, a non-profit national advocacy group, she represents nearly 300 dynamic companies in the fashion footwear, accessory and jewelry industry.
Beyond current members, Karen works with hundreds of brands, retailers and industry support executives. Interacting...
Jack Shweky
Partner
SAX Advisors LLC
Jack joined SAX as a Partner following the firm’s 2026 acquisition of CoMetrics Partners, where he previously served as a Managing Director. He specializes in managing complex turnaround engagements and leads the firm’s Business Diagnostics and Profit Improvement practice. Jack’s expertise also includes financial and operational due diligence as well as process improvement engagements.
Jack also played a...
Josh Kapelman
Co-President
Hilldun Corporation
FSN Board Director
Josh has extensive experience in entrepreneurship, finance, and sales, and is also on the board of directors of the Fashion Service Network. Mr. Kapelman has also served as a speaker and judge at a number of conferences, most recently serving as judge at the Fashioning Our Industry pitch competition.
Josh has worked with an angel investment group...
Peter W. Klestadt
Senior Partner
Grunfeld Desiderio Lebowitz Silverman & Klestadt LLP
FSN Board Director
Peter is a senior partner in the New York office. He has more than 35 years of experience concentrating in the areas of Customs and related import and export laws. He regularly appears before the federal agencies responsible for enforcing these laws, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and...
Charles Dweck
Director of Retirement Plan Services
Fortis Lux Financial
Charles Dweck is recognized for his specialty focus on the needs of business owners. As the head of the firm’s Strategic Business Owner Planning Initiative, Charles advises business owners, and other advisors, on creative strategies aimed to achieve personal and business financial goals.
Charles holds the position of Director of Retirement Plan Services...
Joanne Arbuckle
Member Emeritus
Joanne served as a deputy to the president for Industry Partnerships and Collaborative Programs at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) until her retirement from the college in January 2022. As the liaison between the president, the college, and outside organizations, she develops and expanded partnerships and collaborations nationally and globally for the college. She worked closely with...