Ai LIVE Interview | Ashley Longshore, Mixed Media Artist | Design

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The Art Institutes' Ai Live host E. Vincent Martinez spoke with artist Ashley Longshore about her prolific art career, her designer collaborations with Bergdorf Goodman, Gucci, Rolex and others. She also shared her views on branding and her business model.

Ai LIVE | Alex Badia, Women's & Men's Fashion Director, Women's Wear Daily (WWD) | Fashion

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WWD Fashion Director, Alex Badia sat with The Art Institutes' AiLive host E. Vincent Martinez to discuss his role with the publication and to share his views about the future of runway shows, menswear, fashion trends and gender-fluidity. Mr. Badia also provided a powerful message to fashion design and fashion marketing students. “Don’t be afraid…”

AI LIVE Interview Series | Cheryl Mills Knight - VP of Brand & Strategic Priorities for Kendra Scott

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Cheryl Mills Knight, Vice President of Brand and Strategic Priorities at Kendra Scott spoke with The Art Institutes' AiLive host, E. Vincent Martinez about her role with the jewelry brand which she refers to as ""affordable luxury."" Ms. Knight has been with the billion-dollar brand since the beginning when it was just a start up and discussed the evolution, growth, branding and trends of the company.

The Art Institutes' AiLive Interview Series: E. Vincent Martinez speaks with Kathryn Brolin

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Fashion model turned fashion designer, Kathryn Brolin, wife of actor Josh Brolin, sat with The Art Institutes' AiLive host, E. Vincent Martinez to discuss her line of denim for long-legged women and how's she is growing her business Midheaven Denim. Kathryn also shared words of wisdom for young aspiring creatives wanting careers in the fashion and film industries.