The first segment of a three-part video of the Parsons School of Design annual fashion show at the New York Marriott Marquis. The event honors Ellin J. Saltzman, senior vice president and corporate fashion director at R.H. Macy & Co., Inc. The video begins with a montage of pre-show preparation and post-show socializing. Saltzman receives the Parsons Award. The footage concludes midway through the show, prior to the showcase of costume design projects. The announcer is fashion editor Edith Raymond Locke.

The second segment of a three-part video of the Parsons School of Design annual fashion show at the New York Marriott Marquis. The runway show is depicted in full. Designer Donald Brooks presents the annual costume design showcase. The showcase's theme is "Poiret -- a Masked Ball... circa 1914." Dean of Parsons, Charles Olton, introduces Frank Rizzo, chair of the Fashion Design Department. Rizzo presents the Gold Thimble Awards.

The final segment of a three-part video of the Parsons School of Design annual fashion show at the New York Marriott Marquis. The video begins with Chair of the Fashion Design Department, Frank Rizzo, concluding his presentation of the Gold Thimble Awards. Following this presentation, students and guest critics come on stage. These critics include Donna Karan, Isaac Mizrahi, Michael Kors and Adri (Mary Adrienne Steckling). Danny Gee receives Student Designer of the Year Award. The film ends with procession of the class of 1990.