A four-day immersion across New York City’s most iconic fashion, retail, and cultural institutions.
DAY 1 — Tuesday, June 2
Garment Center History & Industry Foundations
10:00 AM | WindowsWear Presentation & Garment Center History 1.5 hours, led by Jon Harari 135 Madison Avenue, Room 5B, New York, NY 10016
12:00 PM | Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Tour Hosted by Nicole Palmetto (she/her), Recruitment and Events Coordinator, Office of Admissions, FIT (SUNY) 230 W. 27th Street, New York, NY 10001
2:00 PM | Lunch Break 1 hour
3:00 PM | Mood Fabrics A tour of the Garment District’s most iconic fabric showroom 225 W. 37th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018
4:00 PM | Macy’s A tour of New York City’s biggest store 151 W. 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
DAY 2 — Wednesday, June 3
Fifth Avenue Retail & Creative Direction
10:00 AM | Fifth Avenue Presentation 1 hour, led by Jon Harari 135 Madison Avenue, Room 5B, New York, NY 10016
11:00 AM | Creative Session with Raul Tovar 1 hour — social media strategy and digital content creation in fashion 135 Madison Avenue, Room 5B, New York, NY 10016
12:00 PM | Lunch Break 1 hour
1:00 PM | Fifth Avenue Walking Tour A tour of Fifth Avenue’s most iconic windows and storefronts, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Victoria’s Secret, Skims, Coach, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Bergdorf Goodman, and more
DAY 3 — Thursday, June 4
History, Heritage & Downtown New York
10:00 AM | Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty A morning at two of the most powerful monuments in American history
1:00 PM | Lunch Break 1 hour
2:00 PM | Financial District Including the Oculus and the 9/11 Memorial
4:00 PM | SoHo Including the Museum of Ice Cream, cobblestone streets, and cast-iron architecture
DAY 4 — Friday, June 5
Art & Closing Reflections
10:00 AM | The Metropolitan Museum of Art A closing visit to one of the greatest museums in the world — from the Costume Institute to the American Wing and the rooftop overlooking Central Park
Transportation to and From LGA
AirLink shuttle from LGA to NYC
AirLink shuttle from NYC to LGA
Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn — Midtown Manhattan 45 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016
A centrally located hotel in the heart of Midtown, within walking distance of the Garment District, Fifth Avenue, and most conference activities. Daily continental breakfast is included.
Debra Maupin Group Room Listing
Group 1: Adrian Martin, Amelia Valentin, Laila Deem, Makenzie Lessor
| Last Name | First Name | Addn Guests | Status | Room Type | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Number Of Nights | Confirmation No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN | ADRIAN | Yes | BOOKED | D2 | Jun-01-26 | Jun-05-26 | 4 | 3443783549 |
Group 2: Brooke Maciejcyk, Adele Fry, Keira Goins
| Last Name | First Name | Addn Guests | Status | Room Type | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Number Of Nights | Confirmation No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRY | ADELE | Yes | BOOKED | D2 | Jun-01-26 | Jun-05-26 | 4 | 3447821145 |
Group 3: Sam Allen
| Last Name | First Name | Addn Guests | Status | Room Type | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Number Of Nights | Confirmation No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN | SAM | No | BOOKED | D2RCC | Jun-01-26 | Jun-05-26 | 4 | 3471435995 |
Group Organizer
| Last Name | First Name | Addn Guests | Status | Room Type | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Number Of Nights | Confirmation No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAUPIN | DEBRA | No | BOOKED | K1 | Jun-01-26 | Jun-05-26 | 4 | 3450446729 |
What to Expect
Comfortable Clothing & Walking Shoes
The conference includes a significant amount of walking between site visits, tours, and presentations across the city. Please wear comfortable clothing and supportive walking shoes each day.
Weather
New York City weather in early June can vary. We recommend checking the forecast each morning. Sunglasses are helpful to have on hand.
Hydration & Snacks
We recommend carrying a water bottle and snacks.
Photography
The conference will be photographed for WindowsWear’s press and social media.
Subject to Change
Times, locations, and hosts may shift slightly based on availability. Any updates will be updated on this page.