Refinery29 Broadens Partnership With Savannah College of Art and Design Through New “Next In” Program For 2025 SCADstyle

A leading media platform is partnering with a renowned art and design institution to present a lineup of innovative conversations on topics like style, cosmetics, interactive entertainment, and sustainability at SCADstyle 2025. The multi-day event, scheduled for March 31 through April 3, 2025, highlights global creative leadership and serves as the school’s flagship annual event.

This collaboration introduces a all-new panel series titled Next In, curated specifically for the festival. Building on last year’s successful beauty-focused installment, this year’s series includes multiple engaging conversations led by editors and industry influencers.

Program Highlights and Speakers

The event brings together leading visionaries, industry pioneers, and cultural disruptors from fields such as creative design, fashion, media, technology, and arts. Over 20 of the university’s highly-rated degree programs are represented, such as beauty and fragrance business, game development and interactive design, among others.

Featured sessions include:

• An in-person session of the acclaimed cosmetics show Gloss Angeles, featuring the hosts along with a special appearance by founder of Violette_FR, focusing on developments shaping the beauty industry.
• A discussion between a media editor and a lead UI designer from the simulator game inZOI title, including a real-time demonstration and perspective on designing immersive digital worlds.
• A dialogue about identity, inclusion, and narrative in apparel between a style editor and acclaimed designer Willy Chavarria.
• An open conversation on establishing a purpose-led company, advancing sustainable fashion practices, and fostering openness in the fashion sector, featuring sustainability leader Eileen Fisher.

"This event offers a dynamic space where the future of artists can see themselves represented in the narratives we tell and the conversations we host," stated a senior editorial lead. "Our team is always thinking about future trends, and with the partnership, we are excited to introduce that future-forward thinking to such an inspiring and purposeful community of emerging talent."

Alignment of Vision and Influence

This partnership aligns with a dedication to championing diverse, culture-shifting content that connects with and resonates audiences globally. The event acts as a foundation of that goal, providing participants the opportunity to connect directly with individuals who are transforming aesthetics and creativity across every discipline.