Tommy Hilfiger to be honored with PhilaU Spirit of Design Award

21 Jan '11

4 min read

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.

Awardees have included Francisco Costa, celebrated creative director for women's wear for Calvin Klein; 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 Bravo's Project Runway.

Philadelphia University's Fashion Show, which is part of the University's gala Evening of Innovation, 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 Tommy Hilfiger brand is owned by Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., one of the world's largest apparel companies, which also includes the brands Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Sean John, DKNY, Kenneth Cole New York and Trump.

Philadelphia University, founded in 1884, is developing the model for professional university education in the 21st century. With 3,500 students enrolled in more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs, the University focuses on professional programs that prepare students to be leaders in their professions, in an active, collaborative and real-world learning environment with a strong foundation in the liberal arts.

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