NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) will present two prestigious awards at its upcoming Annual Awards Gala and the Geoffrey Beene Fashion Scholarship Awards ceremony. These awards recognize individuals and organizations whose work has significantly impacted the fashion industry and supported the education of future fashion professionals..
During the 87th Annual Awards Gala on May 2, 2023, FIT will honor PVH Corp. Chairman and CEO Stefan Larsson with the FIT Couture Council Award and Lauren Santo Domingo, entrepreneur and co-founder of Moda Operandi, with the Fashion Institute of Technology President’s Award..
PVH Corp., one of the world’s leading fashion companies, owns iconic heritage brands such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. Under Larsson’s visionary leadership, the company has embraced sustainability and innovation while driving growth and brand equity. Santo Domingo is a pioneer in the e-commerce luxury fashion space and has used her platform to support emerging designers and promote diversity and inclusivity in the industry..
The Geoffrey Beene Fashion Scholarship Awards ceremony, taking place on March 9, 2023, will recognize outstanding FIT students with scholarships totaling $500,000. The Geoffrey Beene Scholarship was established in 1994 to honor the late designer’s legacy and support talented fashion design students..
This year’s Geoffrey Beene Scholarship recipients include:.
* First Place: $100,000 – Aaliyah Rashad (AAS Fashion Design).
* Second Place: $75,000 – Amanda Nyamekye Onyame (BFA Fashion Design).
* Third Place: $50,000 – Taylor Guo (AAS Fashion Design).
* Fourth Place: $25,000 – Baylee Zwart (AAS Fashion Design).
* Fifth Place: $25,000 – Victoria Strout (BFA Fashion Design).
* Honorable Mention: $10,000 each – Alexander Schibli (BFA Fashion Design), Chidera Egonu (BFA Fashion Design), David Benitez (BFA Fashion Design), and Elizabeth Gonzalez (AAS Fashion Design).
In addition to the scholarships, FIT will also present the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award to industry legend Norma Kamali. Kamali has been a trailblazer in the fashion industry for over 50 years and is renowned for her innovative designs and fearless approach to fashion..
FIT President Dr. Joyce F. Brown said, ‘We are thrilled to honor Stefan Larsson, Lauren Santo Domingo, and Norma Kamali for their exceptional contributions to the fashion industry and their unwavering support of FIT. Their achievements and leadership inspire our students and the entire FIT community.’.
FIT is a leading fashion college that prepares students for careers in the global fashion industry. The college offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fashion design, fashion business management, fashion merchandising, and related fields. FIT also offers continuing education and professional development programs for industry professionals..
For more information about FIT, visit www.fitnyc.edu..
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