The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) on Friday announced the honorees for its upcoming Annual Awards Gala, which will take place at The Glasshouse in New York City on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Among the honorees who will be recognized are FIT alumna Norma Kamali, designer Kenneth Cole and fashion entrepreneur Rebecca Hessel Cohen. The gala will serve as a platform to honor their contributions to the industry, highlighting their innovation, sustainability efforts and commitment to social responsibility.
Norma Kamali, celebrated for her transformative influence on fashion design, will receive the Outstanding Alumna Award, while Kenneth Cole will receive the Social Impact Award in recognition of his advocacy for social causes, particularly in the area of mental health. Rebecca Hessel Cohen, founder and creative director of LoveShackFancy, will be honored with the Entrepreneurship Award for her achievements in fashion, fragrance and retail.
“We are pleased to honor these creative visionaries, each of whom advances fashion design (and the industry) in their own way,” said Dr. Joyce F. Brown, president of FIT.
“And as graduation season approaches, we are especially grateful for the positive and lasting impact they will have as role models for our students as they prepare to embark on their own creative journeys.”
The gala will feature television host, journalist and philanthropist Tamron Hall as presenter of the Kenneth Cole Award, with additional presenters to be announced.
As part of the evening events, Macy's will sponsor the Future of Fashion Runway Show for the third consecutive year and will recognize outstanding student talent with the Macy's Empowered Design Award, as well as the Macy's Capsule Collection Award, which will give one lucky student the opportunity to see his design produced and sold under Macy's private label, Bar III, in 2025.
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