Otis College of Art & Design Celebrates the Future of Fashion in Beverly Hills
"Mandy Einstein believed in the power of creativity and resilience to shape the future of fashion. Madison embodies that spirit,' says Jill Zeleznik, Chair of the Fashion Design program at Otis. 'We look forward to witnessing her positive impact on the fashion industry and the world.'There's year's extravaganza saw nearly 200 guests like Sharon Stone, Ann Philbin, podcaster and politician Jason Lee, Katherine Ross and Michael Govan, stylist Elizabeth Stewart, designer Michael Schmidt, music executive Luke Wood, TV personality Tai Beauchamp, designer Rod Beattie, stylist Nevena Borissova, and others who mingled among the well-heeled throngs to take in the work of Fashion Design students. The students work alongside industry giants who participated in the 2025 Fashion Design Mentors program at Otis, which included AGOLDE, Jonathan Cohen, David Meister, and others.
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