FMD Talks 2017

As part of the 2017 Fashion & Design Festival held in downtown Montreal, major inspirational creative leaders from around the world will unite. Opening the festivities, this year's FMD Talks will begin on August 21^st and last through the 24^th, offering highly inspiring conferences, given by the industry’s most innovative and influential minds. Stéphane Leduc, journalist and FMD Talks commissioner, will host these exclusive events for a 3^rd consecutive year.

Designed and produced by Groupe Sensation Mode for the last 17 years, the FMD Talks are a truly unique way to discover the journey, expertise and stories of those who make fashion and design the thrilling and inspiring industry it is today. Dive into the universe of renowned personalities such as Marie Saint Pierre, owner of the Marie Saint Pierre couture house and national fashion icon for the past 30 years, Jean-Paul Goude, one of the most important publicist in the world, Zaldy Goco, New York designer (Lady Gaga, Cirque du Soleil), John Londoño, photographer and director, Anat Safran, curator and artistic director of the Jerusalem Design Week, and many more.

How to attend*

The FMD Talks will take place in the Wilder Building and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. To have access to all conferences, 125 passports are available for purchase at the cost of $175 on Eventbrite. Individual tickets for single admission are also available online.

About the Fashion & Design Festival

Taking place in the heart of downtown Montreal, The Fashion & Design Festival is a major outdoor event, celebrating creativity and culture as well as a leading platform in the industry. Every year, many well-known Canadian designers, retailers, up-and-coming creators and international fashion icons share their art and vision through fashion shows, live creative sessions, design showcasing, musical performances and much more. This one-of-a-kind occasion provides an exclusive inside look at the world of fashion and design.

The complete Fashion & Design Festival planning will be revealed Wednesday, July 19th during an exclusive event. Stay tuned!

*LaSalle College exclusive promotion

Use the promotional code "lasalle" to purchase your FMD Talks passport and get the LaSalle College exclusive price of $115! Code valid until July 21^st. For any questions regarding the promotional code, please contact Alizée Mascaro.