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

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...

Tom Nastos

President
Tom is currently serving as the President of Ready to Wear & Accessories of UBM Fashion, the fashion industry’s premier apparel trade show organizer.

Throughout his career, Tom has developed and demonstrated extensive executive skills in C-level positions including organizational change and development, sales growth and management, marketing, manufacturing and operations. In his over 25 years in senior management roles,...

Jeff Mann

President & Executive Editor
Almost two decades ago, Jeff Mann, president and executive editor of Mann Publications, had already built and maintained a successful apparel business when he saw a void in the market for coverage of the real people behind the scenes in the Garment District. Fashion Mannuscript, which started as a four-page newsletter, evolved into a monthly magazine...

Jared Sternberg

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
The Kaufman Organization is a diversified New York-based real estate company active in ownership of commercial property, office leasing, management and acquisitions, with a special focus on the Fashion Center. With experienced leasing specialists, our team is ready to provide clients with sound advice, while negotiating favorable leasing transactions for tenants and owners alike. Kaufman Organization’s...

David H. Sorblum

Founder & President
As founder and president of DHS & Company, David has over 40 years of experience in the apparel and textile industry. Prior to founding DHS & Co, David was CFO of two large apparel companies where he consistently increased profitability during his tenure. He also serves as the treasurer for the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute (PSI). In...

Jaqui Lividini

Founder & CEO
Prior to founding her business in 2005, Jaqui rose through the executive ranks of Saks Fifth Avenue, culminating in the position of SVP Fashion Merchandising and Communications where she played a critical role in evolving the luxury retailer’s brand image.

Additionally, Jaqui has a legacy of philanthropy including the creation of the “Key to the Cure” benefitting Women’s...