On May 8, Pratt Institute will present “Women of Influence in the Business of Style,” featuring three top female fashion leaders in a conversation about leading change in the fashion industry. Calvin Klein, Inc.’s chief marketing officer Melisa Goldie, a Pratt alumna, along with Tracy Reese, who is founder and creative director of the Tracy Reese label, and award-winning designer Maria Cornejo, whose Zero + Maria Cornejo label is available internationally, will discuss their roles in creating, shaping, and innovating brands with a global reach. InStyle fashion news director Eric Wilson will moderate the thought-provoking conversation, part of the “Pratt Presents” series, and sponsored by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Friday, May 8 at 6 PM in the IAC Building in Manhattan. Reservations are required and can be made here.