I’m back in LA for a day before we’re off to Connecticut for the wedding of dear friends John and Sarah. And of course, to attend another conference, this time in NYC.
This one is particularly close to home. Not geographically, but because it pays homage to a topic — and general methodology — that I’ve always been passionate about and try to embrace every day.
As culture lovers, or for those who are simply curious, we all curate our interests and passions. Whether we feverishly collect recipes, indie artwork or shoes — and use Facebook, Tumblr, or Pinterest to do so — collecting and sharing content from across the web is a phenomenon that shapes our culture in many ways. It’s a creative force driven by the people, and it influences everything from new typefaces to what we see on the runway.
There are folks who have created a living doing just that. They are storytellers, culture shapers, the new digital conservator. These creatives possess the knowledge and know-how to sharpen their method into a fine-tuned practice while turning their leadership skills into a brand, business, and voice.
Next week, some of these illustrious individuals will come together for one day to further explore the intersection of creative curation with modern culture. Debuting as part of New York Fashion Week, the influential video and culture site Portable is presenting a day-long conference featuring leading creatives from the worlds of fashion, film, music, tech, and design.
Highlights include talks from fashion filmmaker and photographer Gia Coppola; Susie Bubble, Founder of Style Bubble; Josh Rubin, Co-Founder of Cool Hunting; and Phillipe von Borries, Co-Founder of Refinery29. Each speaker will discuss curation within their respective field, providing insight into their specific platform and how it shapes their practice.
The event is happening next Wednesday, September 5th at the Walter Reade Theatre at Lincoln Center in NYC.
A limited amount of tickets are still available here.
Check out the Portable.tv playlist on Spotify.