Video of the Parsons School of Design annual fashion show at the New York Marriott Marquis. The event honors Gene Kahn, president and chief executive officer at May Department Stores and Company. The video opens with a set of news clips. A montage follows. This montage depicts preparation for the runway show, shots from the show, and post-show socializing. Randy Swearer, executive dean of Parsons, confers the Parsons Award to Kahn. Swearer introduces New School University President, Bob Kerrey. Tim Gunn, associate dean of Parsons, is recognized as acting chair of the Fashion Design Department. The Gold Thimble Awards are presented. Designer Donald Brooks introduces the annual costume design showcase. The theme for this year's showcase is Louis XIV. Kyoung Lim Kim and Esmerelda Panayotarou jointly receive the 2001 Designer of the Year Award.
There’s more! What you see on this site is only what is viewable online. Please visit archives.newschool.edu to find out more about what’s in the archives.