The Business of Luxury
Mana Fashion in Partnership with Oaxaca Mi Alma at the Moore, Design District, Peroni and Familia Torres Wines presents:
The Business of Luxury: Women at the Helm
March 13th | 6pm | The Moore building, 2nd Floor
This exclusive discussion will bring together influential women shaping the luxury fashion industry to explore strategy, market positioning, and leadership in an evolving global landscape.
This event is open to the fashion community in Miami and The Moore members, offering a unique opportunity to learn from inspiring women, connect, and network with a like-minded, upscale crowd. Doors open at 6 PM with drinks and bites served. The panel begins at 7 PM, concluding with an audience Q&A at 8 PM, followed by a networking and mingling hour.
The luxury fashion industry is dynamic and competitive, blending tradition with innovation. Women are increasingly influential in guiding prominent brands into the future. This panel will discuss the essentials of luxury brand management, covering strategy, market positioning, and leadership in a challenging global environment.
Panelists will share insights on navigating the dynamic luxury market, crafting exceptional customer experiences, and future-proofing their brands in an ever-changing landscape.
The panel is to be moderated by Michelle M. Collins, A Non-Agency® A Non-Agency® is an award-winning creative marketing consultancy based in NYC, known for pushing creative boundaries and shaping consumer experiences. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 and Inc. Magazine’s Regionals List, the firm partners with global luxury brands like Van Cleef & Arpels, Kate Spade, and Lancôme to deliver innovative projects. Led by Michelle M. Collins, a recognized expert in retail and consumer experience marketing, the firm influences industry trends through culturally relevant and purpose-driven strategies.
Our Speakers:
Speaker 1: Maria José Bonilla Muñoz is a luxury retail expert with 19+ years of experience. As Regional Retail Excellence Manager for LATAM, the Caribbean, and Miami at Tiffany & Co., she drives merchandising strategies and retail performance. Her career spans top brands like Gucci, LVMH, Calvin Klein, and Swarovski, with expertise in high-end product strategy, market expansion, and travel retail. She has led international distribution growth and started her career in product design with brands like Nike and Kenneth Cole. Based in Coconut Grove, Miami, she enjoys yoga, reading, entertaining, and horseback riding with her family.
Speaker 2: Kristen Chin With 20 years in PR and social media, Chin built her career in Los Angeles and Austin before moving to Miami in 2018. She founded POM Public Relations in Austin, leading campaigns for DeBeers, Tesla, Nintendo, Wynn Las Vegas, and SXSW. Now, as SVP of PURPLE PR Miami, she oversees accounts like The Miami Beach EDITION, The Standard Spa, SLS South Beach, and LPM Restaurant & Bar. Her team has managed high-profile events for Google Shopping, Latin American Fashion Summit, Rimowa, and Tod’s.
Speaker 3: Sarah Lubas Sarah Lubas is a highly experienced omni channel retail executive specializing in driving top-line growth, customer acquisition, and brand building. With over 20 year experience in luxury fashion, she currently serves as VP Wholesale and Retail Concessions at Burberry, where she has held different roles across Retail, Wholesale and Merchandising. Throughout her career, she has worked with diverse brands, from privately-owned and design led to large public companies. Beyond her professional achievements, she is deeply committed to giving back to the community helping several non-profit organizations. She is Vice Chair of the Fashion Footwear Charitable Foundation which is dedicated to funding breast cancer research through partnerships within the fashion industry. Sarah is originally from Italy, spent 20 years in New York before moving to Miami four years ago.