As the inaugural speaker in a new annual series of lectures from fashion icons, Cynthia Rowley is a designer whose global brand is built on the philosophy that fashion should be an adventure. Rowley began her career in fashion while studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, initially in painting. She is the recipient of accolades such as the CFDA Award and Designer of the Year at the American Image Awards.

 

AAM education programs are made possible by the Questrom Education Fund. Additional funding in 2018–19 is provided by the Laffey-McHugh Foundation. AAM talks and lectures are presented as part of the Questrom Lecture Series and made possible by the Questrom Education Fund.