NEW YORK — The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) celebrated its annual Awards Gala on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, honoring the nation’s leading innovators in the tech and media industries. The event, held at Cipriani South Street in New York City, raised a record-breaking $5.3 million to support FIT’s mission of providing an unparalleled education in art, design, business, and technology..
This year’s honorees included:.
* **Tim Armstrong**, CEO of dtx company and former CEO of Oath and AOL.
* **Donna Langley**, Chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.
* **Ryan Reynolds**, actor, producer, and entrepreneur.
* **Blake Lively**, actress, director, and producer.
* **Virgil Abloh**, artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear and founder of Off-White.
FIT President and CEO Dr. Joyce F. Brown welcomed guests to the gala, highlighting the vital role that technology and media play in shaping the future of fashion..
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