John Varvatos to receive 2012 Spirit of Design Award
12 Mar '12
5 min read
"John Varvatos is an inspiration and leader in the fashion world and a wonderful example of how important it is to stay true to your own vision and never give up," said Casey Lamke, '12, president of Philadelphia University's Fashion Industries Association student group. "The Spirit of Design Award recognizes leading creative innovators, and John Varvatos definitely fits that bill."
"Every season, his classically cool menswear lines are effortless and stylish--and I can't wait to see him as a mentor on 'Fashion Star!'"
The Spirit of Design Award is presented at the Philadelphia University Fashion Show to a prominent and influential designer. This prestigious award, first given in 2002 to renowned designer Geoffrey Beene, is presented to those who have made outstanding contributions to design and the fashion industry and who have served as inspirations to fashion design students and young designers.
Other awardees have included Tommy Hilfiger, whose preppy, trendy style is popular worldwide; Francisco Costa, celebrated women's creative director of Calvin Klein Collection; Mary McFadden, renowned for her goddess-like couture gowns; and Philadelphia University Fashion Design alumni William Calvert, known for his exquisitely beautiful dresses and wedding gowns, and Jay McCarroll, winner of the first season of Project Runway.
Philadelphia University's Fashion Show, which is part of The Verizon Philadelphia University Evening of Innovation, presented by PVH Corp., is an annual event that showcases the best of each year's fabulous, colorful, creative and innovative student fashion designs.
Each year, a standing-room only crowd of some 2,200 students and their families, faculty members, designers and fashion and apparel industry professionals turn out for the professional runway show.
The John Varvatos collection is distributed in freestanding John Varvatos boutiques across the U.S. and online, as well as in better department stores throughout the world.
Philadelphia University, founded in 1884, is a private university with 3,600 students enrolled in more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs. As the model for professional university education, the University prepares students to be leaders in their professions in an active, collaborative and real-world learning environment infused with the liberal arts.
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