HUGO BOSS AND parsons announce major scholarship |
May 21, 2014 – Tonight, HUGO BOSS and Parsons The New School for Design announced a major new scholarship in the amount of $250,000. The scholarship was first announced by HUGO BOSS at the 66th annual Parsons Fashion Benefit, held for the first time at The New School’s new University Center, at which HUGO BOSS was being honored alongside former Parsons student and current Artistic Director of BOSS Womenswear , Jason Wu. In designating this gift to Parsons, HUGO BOSS sends a message to young people about the importance of interdisciplinary, forward-thinking design education offered at Parsons. This award is designed to benefit young people who otherwise might not be able to access such education. “HUGO BOSS stands for and inspires people towards success,” said Gerd von Podewils; Senior Vice President Global Communication HUGO BOSS. “Education is a pillar of success, and it is our hope that this major award will help empower, enable and inspire those students for the further course of their lives.” “We are humbled by the generosity of this gift from HUGO BOSS to Parsons,” said Parsons Executive Dean Joel Towers. “We look forward to helping many students with these resources, and are extremely grateful to HUGO BOSS for their vision and commitment to educational excellence.” Parsons The New School for Design is one of the leading institutions for art and design education in the world. Based in New York but active globally, the school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the full spectrum of art and design disciplines. Critical thinking and collaboration are at the heart of a Parsons education. Parsons graduates are leaders in their respective fields, with a shared commitment to creatively and critically addressing the complexities of life in the 21st century. For more information, please visit www.newschool.edu/parsons. HUGO BOSS is one of the leading international fashion and lifestyle groups that offer a wide range of products in menswear, womenswear, kidswear, homewear, eyewear, watches and fragrances. The menswear and womenswear collections of BOSS provide a versatile fashion range with a rich array of elegant “modern classics” in business, leisure and formalwear. BOSS Orange offers casual collections for men and women who enjoy dressing in style. BOSS Green addresses active fashion-oriented men with a golf and sportswear collection of the finest quality. HUGO delivers architectural looks for men and women with an avant-garde design esthetic. Further information on HUGO BOSS can be found on our website at www.hugoboss.com.
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