NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Board of Trustees hosted a celebratory evening honoring visionary leaders and innovators at the 2023 Annual FIT Foundation Awards Gala on Wednesday, October 12, 2023, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The black-tie affair, themed ‘Ignite the Future’ celebrated the remarkable achievements of eight distinguished individuals whose contributions to fashion, technology, and innovation have had a profound impact on the industry and beyond.The honorees included:.
– **Sir Paul Smith**, Fashion Designer and Founder, Paul Smith.
– **Miroslava Duma**, Founder and Creative Director, Future Tech Lab.
– **Dr. Lisa Dyson**, President, Dyson Inc..
– **Michael Kives**, Founder and CEO, K5 Global.
– **Julie Wainwright**, Co-Founder and CEO, The RealReal.
– **Jeff Staple**, Founder, Staple Design.
– **Elena Silenok**, Founder and CEO, Augmented Pixels Inc..
– **Iman** , Fashion Icon and Founder, Iman Cosmetics.
Hosted by FIT President Joyce F. Brown, the Gala raised nearly $5 million to provide critical scholarships for talented FIT students who are shaping the future of fashion and technology..
FIT Foundation Chairman and PVH Corp. Chairman and CEO, Stefan Larsson, praised the honorees for their unwavering commitment to innovation and empowering the next generation of fashion and tech leaders. .
