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Meet local shoe designer and FGI Rising Star Accessory Designer, Chris Donovan. Learn about his career change decision that led him on a fashion design journey just like yours! Chris will provide a slide presentation and talk about his work and career path, followed by a Q&A style interview, facilitatedby one of our own SFD students.About Chris Donovan: Growing up Irish Catholic, design wasn’t seen as a viable career path for Chris Donovan, leading him to spend 25 years as a mainframe repairman while secretly sketching shoes on scraps of paper. With encouragement from Aki Choklat, Chris pursued a Masters in Footwear at Polimoda Fashion Institute at 55, despite often being mistaken for the janitor. A turning point came when Tim Gunn praised his designs on national TV, declaring, "Have I seen this before? No. Does the world need it? Yes!" Today, Chris works with Italy’s finest artisans, creating shoes crafted with passion and pride.
Light refreshments served.
School of Fashion Design students and alumni enjoy FREE entry to this event.
Please be sure to register in advance!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
31 St. James Ave., Boston, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02116
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