October 11, 2023 | Fendi X GRLA

The Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association (GRLA) was honored to welcome Joanna Dubin, President of Fendi Americas, to Lohrfink Auditorium on October 11, 2023. With an impressive career spanning renowned fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton, Coach, and Polo Ralph Lauren, Dubin brought a wealth of experience and invaluable insights to the Georgetown community.

During the event, Joanna Dubin shared her journey in the fashion industry and her perspectives on various key topics. These included Fendi's unique history and brand positioning, the ever-evolving landscape of retail and luxury, strategies for translating personal passions into a fulfilling career, essential traits for young professionals hoping to enter the retail and luxury industry, and her personal ascent from a buyer to a prominent leadership role within one of the world's most illustrious fashion houses.

The audience, composed of GRLA members and trainees, as well as Georgetown students, faculty, and deans, had the distinct privilege of gaining these illuminating insights from Joanna Dubin.