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FIT Announces Recipients of the 2023 Bob Fisch Graduate Student Awards for Entrepreneurial Excellence

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 18, the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a college of the State University of New York (SUNY), announced that two $25,000 awards for entrepreneurial excellence were presented to outstanding students in the Fashion Design MFA and Global Fashion Management MPS programs in its School of Graduate Studies. Robert (Bob) Fisch, founder and former chairman and CEO of rue21, award-winning author of the bestseller Get a Life: A Roadmap to Rule the World, and an FIT Foundation board member, established the awards to help advise and advance the careers of the students.

Key Points: 
  • The FIT graduate students are innovative thinkers, with big ideas soaring toward their futures.
  • "We are so grateful to Bob Fisch for recognizing the incredible talent of our master's level students, and for creating the entrepreneurial awards and scholarship for our School of Graduate Studies," said FIT President Joyce F. Brown.
  • "The outpouring of support and recognition we have received from Bob Fisch and the FIT community has been life changing.
  • Launched in 2021, the awards are an extension of the comprehensive Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program, which celebrates entrepreneurial excellence and intergenerational mentoring through an initial gift from Fisch of over $400,000.

FIT PRESENTS FUTURE OF FASHION CELEBRATION AND HONORS HOSTED BY ASHLEY GRAHAM, HONORING KARLIE KLOSS AND VICTOR GLEMAUD

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) announced today that the Future of Fashion Celebration and Honors will take place at the college on Wednesday, May 10, at 7 pm ET. The evening—which will be hosted by supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham—will honor notable fashion industry leaders Victor Glemaud and Karlie Kloss award-winning students, and include the annual Future of Fashion runway show featuring looks created by a select group of 2023 graduates of FIT's Fashion Design BFA program. The event will benefit the FIT Foundation, which helps nurture the next generation of FIT students by facilitating programs, developing new initiatives, and providing scholarships.

Key Points: 
  • The evening—which will be hosted by supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham—will honor notable fashion industry leaders Victor Glemaud and Karlie Kloss award-winning students, and include the annual Future of Fashion runway show featuring looks created by a select group of 2023 graduates of FIT's Fashion Design BFA program.
  • The event will benefit the FIT Foundation, which helps nurture the next generation of FIT students by facilitating programs, developing new initiatives, and providing scholarships.
  • The event will spotlight two leaders in the fashion world—designer and FIT alumnus Victor Glemaud will be celebrated as the Outstanding Alumni honoree, and supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss will be recognized as the Fashion Icon honoree.
  • Both individuals have made momentous contributions to the industry throughout their respective careers and have consistently been at the forefront of defining the future of fashion.

BLOOMINGDALE'S UNVEILS ITS NEW SOCIAL PURPOSE INITIATIVE AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomingdale's announced today the launch of b the change, a new social purpose initiative that will define the future of the company's social impact efforts as it celebrates its 150-year legacy this fall. The leading retailer has partnered with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) of the State University of New York to establish the Bloomingdale's x FIT Sustainable Innovation Fund, a collaborative endeavor that will curate the philanthropic and sustainability-centered efforts for the new b the change platform.

Key Points: 
  • Together, we are working toward a more inclusive, diverse culture and making our philanthropic efforts even more meaningful."
  • With b the change, Bloomingdale's is redefining its social good and philanthropic commitments as well as progressing its commitment to sustainability and innovation.
  • Bloomingdale's and FIT have come together to develop this new philanthropic initiative that will highlight and celebrate sustainability and the next generation of creative industry leaders.
  • "FIT is honored to be part of this new initiative created by Bloomingdale's," explained FIT president, Dr. Joyce F. Brown.

FIT Announces Expansion of the Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program and Recipients of Inaugural Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, May 18, the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a college of the State University of New York (SUNY), announced that two $25,000 awards for entrepreneurial excellence were presented Tuesday night, May 17, during an event held on campus and hosted by Dr. Brooke Carlson, interim dean, School of Graduate Studies, and the FIT Foundation. Robert (Bob) Fisch, founder and former chairman and CEO of rue21, award-winning author of Fisch Tales: The Making of a Millennial Baby Boomer and the forthcoming Get a Life, and an FIT Foundation director, established the awards to help nurture and advance the careers of outstanding students from FIT's School of Graduate Studies' Fashion Design and Global Fashion Management programs.

Key Points: 
  • Fisch, a renowned entrepreneur widely recognized for his bold and successful innovations in value-priced, fast fashion retailing, said: "My FIT experience with the graduate students was inspiring.
  • "Bob Fisch's scholarship goes beyond dollars, and includesBob coming to FIT and to the classroom to mentor the students during 'Fireside Chats,'" said Dr. Carlson.
  • Bob is very approachable, honest, and open-minded, and this is why he has been so well received by the students."
  • The awards are an extension of the comprehensive Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program, launched in 2021, which celebrates entrepreneurial excellence and intergenerational mentoring through an initial gift from Fisch of $300,000.

Retail Pioneer and Entrepreneur Robert Fisch Advances Commitment to Intergenerational Mentoring Through Launch of FIT Graduate Student Award Program

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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"It will establish an unprecedented series of opportunities that will benefit students in our graduate Global Fashion Management and Fashion Design programs."

Key Points: 
  • "It will establish an unprecedented series of opportunities that will benefit students in our graduate Global Fashion Management and Fashion Design programs."
  • "I am delighted to present this gift to FIT to help nurture the careers of future leaders in the retail space," Fisch said.
  • In addition to establishing this awards program, Fisch is also an active member of the FIT Foundation, guest lecturer, and mentor/advisor at FIT.
  • As the primary fundraising arm for FIT, the FIT Foundation supports and celebrates fearless innovation, inclusivity, and unabashed creativity.

Introducing René Briand French Sparkling Wine

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium wine importer and distributor Cognac One announces the debut of Ren Briand, an elevated yet accessible sparkling wine from France.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium wine importer and distributor Cognac One announces the debut of Ren Briand, an elevated yet accessible sparkling wine from France.
  • Ren Briand or RB shows pure fruit expression and offers versatility with both food and cocktails.
  • "Marcel Combes and his team at Boisset Effervescence represent the excellence we strive for with the Ren Briand cuve."
  • As an official sponsor of the FIT Foundation's Alumni Program, Ren Briand is committed to supporting the up-and-coming generation of tastemakers and entrepreneurs.