FIT Annual Gala
Join us for a spectacular evening as we celebrate the illustrious career of President Joyce F. Brown and her 27 years of visionary leadership at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The FIT 2025 Annual Gala will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the stunning Glasshouse in New York City. This elegant event will bring together luminaries from the worlds of fashion, business, and education.
Dr. Brown’s leadership has empowered thousands of students, redefined industry standards, and shaped FIT’s legacy at the intersection of creativity, technology, and business. As Dr. Brown prepares to pass the torch, we have a unique opportunity to honor her impact through the Dr. Joyce F. Brown Legacy Fund and the FIT Annual Gala. These initiatives will celebrate her enduring vision and invest in FIT’s future across three core pillars:
- Innovation & Excellence: Advancing sustainability and groundbreaking design to set global industry standards.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Inspiring future leaders with spaces that foster bold ideas and innovation.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Leading the charge in diversifying the creative industries.
Support for the Gala and Legacy Fund directly benefits the FIT Foundation, advancing innovation, social impact, sustainability, scholarships, and more. Donors can contribute generally or designate their gift to an area of personal significance.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
6 pm
The Glasshouse
660 12th Avenue, New York City
Hosts will be announced soon.
Early-bird pricing for Individual Tickets and Bronze Supporters are available through February 14, 2025.
For ticket and sponsorship opportunities, contact Claire Gilvar, Director of Corporate Engagement, at 212-217-4000.
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Private dinner at the president’s home
- Invitation to exclusive New Academic Building event
- Large paver inscription on Donor Walk at New Academic Building
- Tiered recognition on the permanent Legacy Fund Donor Wall
- One table at the Gala for up to 10 guests
- VIP Gala lounge experience
- Sponsor five student Gala tickets
- Ad in printed Gala journal
- Digital recognition at Gala
- Premier name/logo listing in Gala social media, press release, and other event promotion
- VIP seats for five at the Future of Fashion runway show and cocktail reception on May 8, 2025
- Invitation to exclusive New Academic Building event
- Tiered recognition on the permanent Legacy Fund Donor Wall
- Small paver inscription on Donor Walk at New Academic Building
- One table at the Gala for up to 10 guests
- VIP Gala lounge experience
- Sponsor two student Gala tickets
- Ad in printed Gala journal
- Digital recognition at Gala
- VIP seats for two at the Future of Fashion runway show and cocktail reception on May 8, 2025
- One table at the Gala for up to 10 guests
- Ad in printed Gala journal
- Digital recognition at Gala
- One seat at Gala (VIP experience for an additional $500)
- One ticket to the after-party
- One ticket to the Gala after-party (limited tickets available)
- Create a Gala digital journal ad to show your support