Whether sheas been developing fashion and accessories via grassroots start-ups, advising a wildly successful D.I.Y. media company, or creating new product experiences for some of the industryas bellwether brands, Jackie Trebilcockas career path has been a study in striking a balance between small business and corporate experiences, all through the lens of fashion. a?Itas important to have a real perspective for all types of company environments. Being exposed to and a part of a large corporate structure allow you to learn as you create.a? Now, as the managing director for the New York Fashion Tech Lab, she spends her days at the intersection of innovative fashion, retail, and technologyaand that suits her chic and simple style just fine. aJennifer Henderson
Name: Jackie Trebilcock
Occupation: Managing director of the New York Fashion Tech Lab, which a?connects a select cohort of early-stage, fashion-focused, female-led tech companies with New Yorkas leading fashion retailers and brands [to foster] iteration, validation, and acceleration of technologies to advance the industry.a?
Her work ethic: a?Passionate. Which means I have trouble not constantly thinking about the projects Iam working on.a?
Her style: a?Itas a daily struggle between keeping it classic and also falling for some infusion of a timely trend. This changes based on what time of year it is and what project Iam working on. Iam not always at a traditional office, and when our program is not running, I am all over the city for meetings. I always try to strike a balance between what will allow me to get to as many places as possible, in any given season.a?
The secret to success: a?Clearly defining your vision and staying focused.a?A
Must-haves: a?The Dry Bar Dry Shampoo and Leilani Bishop Pikake Fragrance Oil. An amazing cape and anything by [luxury fashion brand] Delpozo. And my absolute necessities: Wi-Fi and more apps than I can keep track ofaand my current phone storage will allow.a?
The inspirational spirit: a?The entrepreneurs I get to meet and work with regularly through the New York Fashion Tech Lab are a huge inspiration for me. Their ambition, enthusiasm, and work ethic for what they are building are totally contagious.a?
Lifeas lessons: a?Trust the timing of your life. And understand the importance of embracing change, as eventually it will help lead you to where you need to be.a?