Media

2026 · Vogue

At the Tribeca Film Festival, Two Visions of Fashion's Future Stood Out

Vogue covers the intersection of sustainable fashion, farming, and film at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Sept 12, 2024 · NY Governor's Office

Governor Hochul Announces First Round of Grants From the New York State Fashion Innovation Center

Governor Hochul announced the first round of funding from the New York State Fashion Innovation Center, supporting fiber-related projects and technologies to expand renewable fibers in fashion and bolster a resilient farm-to-fashion ecosystem.

Sept 13, 2023 · NY Governor's Office

During New York Fashion Week, Governor Hochul Announces Consortium to Manage New York's Fashion Innovation Center

Governor Hochul announced a consortium led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — including Made X Hudson, FIT, and the Hudson Valley Textile Project — to manage New York's Fashion Innovation Center, a $9 million initiative to build a smarter, more sustainable fashion industry using locally-sourced materials.

Jan 31, 2024 · Upstate Creative

All the Good, All the Time: at Made X Hudson, Sustainability is More Than Just Fashionable

A feature on Made X Hudson's full-service design atelier in Catskill — from in-house garment production and Hudson Valley maker partnerships to sewing classes, clothing swaps, and building a circular economy in fashion.

2023 · Chronogram

Made X Hudson Expands Its Sustainable Fashion Offerings with Two Retail Shops

Chronogram on Made X Hudson's growth into two Hudson Valley retail locations and its commitment to local, circular fashion.

Mar 20, 2016 · The Guardian

Co-living – the companies reinventing the idea of roommates

The Guardian explores the rise of co-living and features OpenDoor, the coliving startup co-founded by Eric De Feo.

Feb 24, 2016 · Los Angeles Times

Think you have too many roommates? People with 16 are paying extra for the privilege

LA Times covers the rise of co-living and features OpenDoor, the coliving startup co-founded by Eric De Feo.

Feb 10, 2016 · CNBC

A Countertop Smart Garden That Can Grow Everything from Pot to Peppers

CNBC profiles ROOT, the smartphone-connected countertop garden built by Eric De Feo's team.

Aug 18, 2015 · Forbes

Ohneka Farms Roadmap Video

Forbes contributor Andrew Weinreich profiles Ohneka Farms and the roadmap for its connected indoor growing platform.

2015 · Fast Company

This Smartphone-Connected Grower Is Like a Keurig for Marijuana

Fast Company on the smart, app-controlled indoor grower designed for home cultivation.

2015 · CNET

Ohneka Farms Root Preview

CNET previews the ROOT countertop garden — a connected appliance for growing herbs and produce at home.

Jan 6, 2026 · Greene County Chamber

Leadership Columbia-Greene: Economic Development Panel

Panel on economic development and local industry at Bridge Street Theater, Catskill, NY. Panelists included Mark Perry and Alison Davy of Bridge Street Theatre, Eric DeFeo of Made X Hudson, Kate Galassi of Via Ravioli, and Al Bellenchia of Columbia-Greene Habitat.

Sept 13, 2025 · NY Textile Month

Carbon Farm Tour Panel

Panelist at Faraway Farm Alpacas, Yorktown Heights — exploring the intersection of sustainable agriculture and textile production.

Apr 10, 2024 · FIT Sustainable Business & Design Conference

Fashion Innovation Center Panel

Panel lineup alongside Sergio Guadarrama, Dr. Theanne Schiros, Andrea Diodati, and Cecilia Tkaczyk.

Apr 2024 · Hudson Valley Textile Project

Hudson Valley Textile Project Conference

Speaking engagement at the Hudson Valley Textile Project Conference on building a regional fiber-to-finished-garment ecosystem.

Feb 7, 2018 · UPenn Weitzman (PennDesign)

Forging Your Own Path: Alternative Careers in Design Panel

Alumnus panelist (MArch '13, CEO/Co-Founder, ROOT) on non-traditional career paths for design graduates.

2018 · Designers & Geeks

ROOT Presentation

Presentation about ROOT smart garden technology at Yelp HQ, San Francisco.

May 19–21, 2017 · Maker Faire Bay Area

ROOT: The Future of Urban Farming Presentation

Sustainability & Nature category presentation on developing ROOT smart garden technology.

Jun 23, 2017 · Cultivating Change Conference

Guest Speaker

Speaking engagement at the 2017 Cultivating Change Conference in Sacramento, California.

Oct 2014 · Temple University — Prof. Helene Furjan's Class

ROOT Presentation

Guest lecture on ROOT smart garden technology.