MICHAEL KORS
CO-HOSTS
2022 FIT GALA
Michael Kors co-hosted this
year's Fashion Institute of
Technology (FIT) Annual
Awards Gala on Wednesday,
April 13, at The Shed in New
York City alongside ELLE's Nina
Garcia.
The black-tie event honored
"multifaceted visionaries whose
achievements create purposedriven,
sustainable solutions
for the new creative economy"
including Serena Williams,
Aerin Lauder, and Debra
Martin Chase. FIT alumna
Brandice Daniel, founder
and CEO of Harlem's Fashion
Row, was especially honored
for "her groundbreaking
work in creating a platform
for designers of color during
New York Fashion Week and
supporting women in building
thriving businesses." Proceeds
from the event will support the
FIT Foundation and help foster
young talent through special
programming, new initiatives,
and funded scholarships.
As we look forward to the next
generation of creatives, it's fun
to look back, too. In a special
interview with ELLE, Michael
Kors and Nina Garcia, who
both studied at FIT, shared their
favorite memories from school
and their thoughts on the future
of fashion.
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