NEW YORK, NY – The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) celebrated its annual gala at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, October 24, 2022. The event honored influential figures in the fashion, technology, and sustainability industries, and raised funds for student scholarships and academic programs..
The evening’s honorees included:.
* **Barbie** (Mattel, Inc.): Award for Fashion Icon.
* **Veronica Beard** (Veronica Beard): Award for Fashion Leadership.
* **WWD** (Penske Media Corporation): Award for Media Excellence.
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Rebecca Minkoff** (Rebecca Minkoff, Inc.): Award for Sustainable Innovation.
* **Sara Blakely** (Spanx, Inc.): Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence.
FIT President Joyce F. Brown welcomed guests to the gala, highlighting the importance of the institute’s mission to educate the next generation of fashion leaders. .
