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. Each year the Fashion Service Network contributes a full upper school scholarship to FIT. Selected by FIT two students share the scholarship, one selected from the School of Art & Design and one student selected from the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology. To date 10 scholars have been awarded, many FSN scholars are now successfully working in the industry with others completing their studies soon to follow.

In addition to the financial award, the FSN invites all recipients to participate in most FSN meetings and events and FSN members are always available to offer a broad range of expert advice and direction for our scholars with their careers.

Each semester the Fashion Service Network presents a panel class to the Faces & Places in Fashion class 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

Michael Wildes

Managing Partner
Michael is an adjunct professor at the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law and a former federal prosecutor. His father Leon Wildes is best-known for his successful representation of John Lennon in his deportation proceedings, Michael Wildes clients include First Lady Melania Trump, artists Sarah Brightman, Lionel Richie, Boy George, soccer icon Pele, master Chef Jean-Georges. He was also...

Joseph J. Nastri

Market Executive
Joseph is a Market Executive for Capital One Bank’s Middle Market Commercial Lending team in metro New York. Joe leads a team of commercial bankers focused on delivering a wide range of innovative financial solutions and superlative customer service to middle market banking customers.

Mr. Nastri brings more than 30 years of experience in financial services and over...

Andrew V. Jassin

Co-Founder & Managing Director
Andrew is co-founder and managing director of the Jassin Consulting Group, a management consulting firm providing strategy development and implementation services exclusively to the fiber, textile, apparel and home furnishings industries and related supply chain companies.

In 1989 he formed the Marketing Management Group, Inc. (“MMG”), a consulting firm which helped fashion and retail businesses function...

Karen Giberson

President
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 mainly with C-level...

Peter W. Klestadt

Senior Partner
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 Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Food and Drug Administration...

John Miscione

Senior Advisor
John facilitates business relationships on behalf of Duff & Phelps with clients, prospects, law firms and financial institutions. He maintains deep relationships with industry professionals and trade groups which specialize in ESOP’s and employee ownership.

Mr. Miscione is a professional independent director, experienced board advisor and middle market investment banker, former private company business owner and senior executive with...