Behind The Seams of...

Textiles, Trims & Sourcing

Featuring: Alexis Chait

Come join us at the end of each month for an intimate conversation with fashion industry rockstars.

This project is partially sponsored by a City of Tempe - Community Arts grant.

✨ Behind The Seams is BACK! ✨

We’re kicking off this year’s series with an incredible guest: Alexis Chait – Fashion Trend Forecaster, Fabric Sourcing Expert & Fashion/Textiles Educator.

Alexis has worked with top brands like Rebecca Minkoff, Theory, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, Walmart, and Amazon. She’s a global fabric sourcing expert, trend forecaster, and passionate sustainability advocate. Her work even helped debut collections at Vegan Fashion Week 2023 in Los Angeles. 🌍✨

At Behind The Seams, every speaker not only shares their journey but also teaches us something hands-on. Alexis will be bringing a loom and teaching us about weaving...a rare opportunity to learn directly from an industry insider!

👉 Don’t miss this exciting kickoff event and chance to connect with Arizona’s fashion community.

Details

Date: Sept 25th, 2025
6:00PM (MST)
At FABRIC's New Location

Parking Information:

FABRIC’s entrance faces Broadway Rd. on the north side of NOVO Broadway Apartments.
Visitors may park in the spots near the office (please avoid spaces marked for “future tenants”).
If spaces are full, parking is also available near Arby’s (Broadway & Roosevelt), just east of NOVO Broadway. From there, it’s a short walk over.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation—RSVP now!

Learn | Connect | Promote - For FREE

Support generously provided by a Tempe Wavemaker Grant

A different industry professional is interviewed in front of a live audience. These interviews are filmed and shared below. They share their unique journey to becoming an industry pro or an expert while teaching us something about their trade.

Network with other industry pros and fashion lovers before and after the event including designers, brand owners, consultants, stylists, models, photographers, manufacturers, FIDM AZ Alumni, students, and more.
Apparel Entrepreneur Members get to introduce themselves and their business to the audience. Must be an officially registered AE Member of FABRIC.
AE Members: FREE with suggested $5 donation
Students: FREE with student ID and suggested $5 donation
Non-Members/Public: Free with suggested $5 donation

Behind The Seams | Textiles, Trims & Sourcing

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