FIT Future of Fashion Celebration and Honors Karlie Kloss and Victor Glamaud – WWD

The Fashion Institute of Technology’s Future of Fashion Celebration and Tribute, taking place at FIT on May 10 at 7 p.m., will celebrate Karlie Kloss and Victor Glemmaud and will be hosted by Ashley Graham.

In the year Haitian-American designer Glemmaud, who launched his statement knitwear label in 2006, is recognized as one of the best alumni. Model, entrepreneur and philanthropist Kloss will receive the Fashion Icon Award.

The evening will feature the annual Future Fashion Park show. The event benefits the FIT Foundation, which helps foster the next generation of FIT students by facilitating programs, developing new initiatives and offering scholarships.

FIT’s Future of Fashion runway show is an annual showcase of works selected by graduating BFA Fashion Design students, whose talents include industry leaders, designers, influencers, media, notable alumni and friends of FIT. The designs have four focuses: knitwear, sportswear, intimate wear and special occasions.

Macy’s is supporting the future of fashion through two programs on its social purpose platform – Mission Every One – designed to create a more just and sustainable future. For the Macy’s x FIT Every Body Collection capsule, the retailer’s in-house design team chose a student look — which appeals to a variety of body types — to be sold at Macy’s Herald Square store in New York in fall 2023. A Hangtag featuring the famous student’s name, photo and bio. Macy’s designers have been recommending the finalists for the Macy’s capsule collection.

Macy’s also presents three Bold Representation Awards, including Best Use of Sustainable Materials, Best Culturally Inspired Vision (based on the student’s own cultural/ethnic heritage), and Best Gender-Neutral Vision.

Designs selected by Macy’s will be presented at the Future of Fashion runway show in addition to designs selected by industry experts who serve as judges from the Designs 2023 class. The judges were Hollis Daniels, Design Director, INC RTW, Macy’s; Noah Kozlowski, Director, Global Designer Relations and Development, IMG; Fern Mallis, President, Fern Mallis LLC; Lilah Ramsay, editor at Vogue; Kathryn Treff, Design Director, Special Projects & Collaborations, Macy’s and Alex White, Fashion Director, Elle.

Before the runway, students are mentored by designers who serve as critics covering the four specializations. The mentors will name 11 Hiss Award winners who will be recognized during the runway show. This year’s critics and category are Georgina Chapman, founder and designer Marchesa (Special Occasion). Jonathan Cohen, Founder and Creative Director, Jonathan Cohen (Sportswear); Marshall Columbia, founder and designer, Marshall Columbia (sportswear); Sergio Hudson, Creative Director and Founder, Sergio Hudson (Sportswear); Naeem Khan, Founder Rand Designer, Naeem Khan (Special Occasion); Sally Lapointe, Founder and Creative Director Lapointe (Sportswear) Nicole Miller, Founder and Designer, Nicole Miller (Sportswear); Ralph Rucci, founder and designer, Ralph Rucci (special occasion); Daija Simpson, knitwear designer, Oscar de la Renta (knitwear); Stacey Tester, Senior Design Director, Knitwear & Jerseys, Coach (knitwear) and Jennifer Zuccarini, Founder & CEO, Fleur du Mal (closetwear).

The invitation-only celebration and tribute to the future of fashion will be held at FIT, located between Seventh and Eighth streets.