Marina Leight is a designer, educator, and advocate for ethical fashion. Trained under a Savile Row tailor, she earned an MA from Accademia Koefia in Rome. She ran a luxury LA design agency for a decade and now mentors emerging talent as a professor at ASU FIDM. She co-founded Showroom 316 and Nexus Moda and operates her own labels, MLA and Marina Leight.

@MARINALEIGHTATELIER

A visionary designer with over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry. A thought leader in sustainable fashion, she co-founded Nexus Moda and Showroom 316 and is the Creative Director of Lab Denim. As the founder of her namesake brand, NATASHIA. she continues to push boundaries, combining innovation with eco-conscious design.

WITH A PASSION to create community, support & RESOURCES FOR CREATIVES AROUND THE WORLD. STARTING HERE IN L.A. AT OUR PREMIER EVENT : NEXUS MODA 02.22.25

@NATASHIALUNT_

Elizabeth Schmidt is a seasoned marketing executive and fractional CMO with over 18 years of experience driving growth, brand loyalty, and innovation across fashion, e-commerce, and retail. With a proven track record in scaling brands, optimizing digital ecosystems, and leading high-performing teams, she has played a pivotal role in shaping consumer experiences for some of the world’s most recognizable names. 

@elizabethpro

Rocky Deriane is a creative visionary with a global reach. A CDG member, she has designed costumes for film and styled A-list clients. Her photography has appeared on Harper’s Bazaar and Glamour covers. She founded ReRun Archive, a private fashion rental studio, and has produced over 40 high-profile events in London, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles.

@therockyd

Christina Wen is a seasoned model and experienced event organizer with over 8 years as the Director of ALA Events. Her extensive background in runway modeling, combined with her expertise in managing high-profile events, adds a unique level of sophistication and excellence to every project.

@ctwen

With a background in journalism, community building and digital media, Erin brings deep institutional knowledge across diverse industries, a versatile skill set, with an impressive rolodex of creatives and accomplices to every project.

Subjects she can easily jump into and offer expert insights: denim, fashion, textiles, the denim/fashion supply chain, sustainability, circularity, trade shows, near-shoring, rebranding & product development.

@here_after_events

A denim expert who has worked in trend forecasting for the two leaders in the field – first at WGSN and more recently at Stylesight, where she became the Senior Denim Editor. Her international denim contacts list includes weavers, designers, journalists, vintage dealers, and retailers – through to the street-style leaders who wear the best denim in the world.

Author of the Denim Dudes book.

@DENIMDUDES

Founder of The League of Originals.
She has a love of bringing people together in meaningful ways, that break the rulebook and redefine what it means to be an entrepreneur today.

Having worked on both the brand and agency side with startups and household names alike, she's dedicated her craft to supporting the underdog and helping others build the business and life of their dreams.

@LEAGUEOFORIGINALS

After starting his career managing sales & operations in the world of retail denim, Cameron pivoted towards sustainable fashion becoming a buyer for resell vintage. In his most recent position as manager of Nexus Moda’s beloved host, SR316. He has quickly become a valuable asset to the team.

Cameron is a FIDM product development alum with a wide breadth of skills within design, business development, & team leadership. The balance of his dominate creative mind & his intentional, precise vision is what paves his future and the success of his business management. Beyond creativity, his truest passion lies in building an intentional, equitable community and a more inclusive, ethical, eco conscious industry.