The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Gallery at Parsons School of Design shed its usual pristine facade for a more intimate setting, in hosting Fashion in Between: a series of panels, workshops, and screenings curated by the Gromek Institute of Fashion Business, directed by Abrima Erwiah in partnership with Teen Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The gallery, typically a blank canvas, was reimagined with a soft glow, illuminating mannequins and key exhibits that drew curious glances from attendees.

Running from Oct. 14 to Nov. 4, the exhibition continues to evolve, inviting guests into conversations that encourage reflection on the often overlooked ‘in-between’ spaces of the fashion industry’s past, present, and future.

On Wednesday, Oct 16, attendees gathered on wooden stools and benches, murmurs filled the air in anticipation of Teen Vogue panel: The Evolution of Fashion Editorial and Its Role in Today’s Fashion Industry. The panel was moderated by Tchesmeni Leonard, senior fashion editor of Allure, Glamour, and Teen Vogue, and featured Solange Franklin, stylist and brand consultant; Roberto Johnson, stylist; and Amira Rasool, CEO and founder of The Folklore, an online retail platform of diaspora brands. Together, they unraveled how fashion storytelling has evolved in response to social media, artificial intelligence, and cultural shifts.