Dr. Jessica Konopka, the innovative CEO of Regenexis Aesthetics, has emerged as a transformative force in luxury fashion, seamlessly blending haute couture with purpose-driven artistry. Her extraordinary journey from orthopedic surgeon to international brand ambassador showcases a rare ability to elevate fashion into five-star luxury experiences that captivate global audiences.
Receiving the United Nations Commutech Group Peace Award was a profound honor for Dr. Jessica Konopka, M.D., CEO of Regenexis Aesthetics, as it recognized her commitment to merging aesthetics, innovation, and social impact. The award, presented during the United Nations of Fashion Earth Day 2025 Celebration on April 22, 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, celebrated her leadership in empowering women through conscious creative expression in the fashion industry. The article highlights the event as a fusion of fashion, sustainability, and global unity, aligning with Dr. Konopka’s mission is to drive positive change through purposeful innovation.
The night was a vibrant tapestry of global collaboration, featuring a runway show curated by cosMODA, live performances, and a focus on sustainable fashion. Dr. Konopka was inspired by the event’s emphasis on inclusivity and environmental consciousness, showcased through diverse international designs. The atmosphere, filled with diplomats, industry leaders, and creative visionaries, reinforced her belief in fashion as a platform for empowerment and cultural unity. The recognition validated her efforts to integrate medical aesthetics with creative industries, inspiring her to continue advocating for women’s empowerment and sustainable practices.
Dr. Konopka is a forward-thinking leader in aesthetics and fashion suggests she would view AI as a transformative tool for women’s empowerment. AI can democratize access to opportunities in fashion and beyond by enabling personalized design tools, virtual try-ons, and sustainable production methods that reduce waste. For women entrepreneurs, AI-driven analytics can enhance business decision-making, while AI-powered platforms can amplify voices in creative industries, fostering inclusivity. Given her involvement in innovative initiatives like the United Nations of Fashion event, Dr. Konopka sees AI as a means to empower women by providing tools to create, innovate, and lead in sustainable and equitable ways, aligning with the event’s focus on technology and global unity.
How does AI play a role in women’s empowerment?
I see artificial intelligence as a powerful ally in advancing women’s empowerment, a topic close to my heart. AI has the potential to break barriers by offering tools for personalized design, sustainable production, and equitable access to opportunities in creative industries. For women entrepreneurs and creators, AI-driven platforms can amplify voices, enhance decision-making, and foster inclusivity, aligning with the forward-thinking spirit of events like the United Nations of Fashion. By integrating technology with purpose, we can empower women to lead, innovate, and shape a more sustainable future.
Dr. Konopka has empowered individuals in the fashion industry to pursue conscious creative expression.
Dr. Konopka’s recognizes and promotes designers who embody conscious creative expression, particularly those featured in the United Nations of Fashion Earth Day 2025 Celebration and the numerous designers invited to showcase their collections at the events she has co-hosted with Catherine Schuller Gruenwald and Creative Wall Street Group and the Commutech Group. She admires talents showcased during the cosMODA runway for their commitment to sustainability and cultural storytelling, aligning with her vision of empowering individuals to create with purpose. Their work exemplifies how fashion can transcend aesthetics to promote social impact, a principle central to her leadership at Regenexis Aesthetics and her involvement in the event.
Who stands out to you?
In my journey, I’ve had the privilege of empowering individuals in the fashion industry to pursue conscious creative expression, and the talents showcased at the Women’s Empowerment Event in March, Earth Day 2025 event in April 2025, stand out for their alignment with this vision. The designers featured on the cosMODA runway inspired me with their commitment to sustainability and cultural storytelling. Their ability to weave purpose into their work reflects the transformative power of fashion to drive social impact, a principle that guides my leadership at Regenexis Aesthetics.
Her creative alliances with industry luminaries including Catherine Schuller, Creative Director and Co-Producer of cosMODA.
Dr. Konopka’s creative alliance with Catherine Schuller, Creative Director and Co-Producer of cosMODA, was pivotal in curating the impactful runway show at the United Nations of Fashion Earth Day 2025 Celebration. While specific future collaborations are not detailed in the article, the success of this event—described as a landmark moment for sustainable fashion—suggests that Dr. Konopka and Schuller are likely to continue their partnership. Potential future collaborations could involve further cosMODA productions, possibly expanding the platform to other global stages or integrating Regenexis Aesthetics’ innovative approaches to beauty and wellness into fashion initiatives. Given the event’s focus on sustainability and empowerment, future projects may explore new intersections of technology, aesthetics, and conscious design, building on the momentum of the 2025 celebration.
Tell us about your collaboration with Catherine Schuller. Do you have any future collaborations?
My creative alliance with Catherine Schuller, Creative Director and Co-Producer of cosMODA, has been a cornerstone of this journey. Collaborating with her to bring the cosMODA runway to life at the United Nations was a highlight of my career, blending innovation, aesthetics, and sustainability. While I can’t share specifics just yet, the success of this event has sparked exciting possibilities for future collaborations. I’m eager to continue exploring new ways to fuse Regenexis Aesthetics’ expertise in beauty and wellness with cosMODA’s vision for conscious fashion, perhaps through global platforms or innovative projects that elevate sustainability and empowerment.
Currently, I am the Creative Director for Creative Wall Street Group and along with Catherine Schuller Gruenwald the Creative Director of Cosmoda Alliance we are invested in organizing VIP Fashion Shows and hosting events that empower business networking through promotion of AI driven innovation in the medical sector, in fashion and beauty, aesthetics and wellness, as well as promoting the UN’s philanthropic initiatives and sustainable development goals.
What did the United Nations Commutech Group Peace Award mean to you?
As the CEO of Regenexis Aesthetics, fashion and empowerment have always been the heartbeat of my mission, guiding my work to merge aesthetics, innovation, and purpose. Receiving the United Nations Commutech Group Peace Award on April 22, 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York was a moment that will forever resonate with me. The evening was a breathtaking celebration of global unity, sustainability, and creativity, hosted as part of the United Nations of Fashion Earth Day 2025. Standing among diplomats, visionaries, and creators, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for being recognized for my efforts to empower women through conscious creative expression. The runway show, curated by cosMODA, showcased sustainable designs from diverse international talents, embodying inclusivity and environmental consciousness. The energy of the night—filled with live performances and a shared commitment to positive change—inspired me to deepen my dedication to using fashion as a platform for empowerment and cultural connection. This award reaffirmed my belief that innovation and purpose can transform lives and communities.
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