The Benefit spotlights graduating Parsons Fashion student work and raises much-needed funds for scholarships at Parsons, ensuring that future generations will benefit from their imaginative and innovative work. The event provides a celebration of the launch of these students into the professional design world, continuing the legacy of Parsons Fashion program, which has educated such alums as Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Isaac Mizrahi, Derek Lam, Proenza Schouler, Peter Som, Narciso Rodriguez, and Ashleigh Verrier.