New York native Jon Contino is at the forefront of today’s most influential designers. His unique stylistic approach blends old-world whimsy with a modern, minimalistic sensibility that creates a distinct personality inspiring and imitated by others time and time again. Jon not only works as a freelance illustrator, working with large scale agencies and corporations such as GQ, Adweek, Ogilvy&Mather, Leo Burnett, Coca-Cola, and Nike, but also is Co-Founder and Creative Director of menswear brand CXXVI Clothing Company. At this event moderated by Julian Alexander of Slang Inc., you’ll find out how Jon has become one of the most talked-about designers in the business.

• An Evening with Jon Contino in SoHo