Video of the Parsons School of Design annual fashion show at the New York Marriott Marquis. The event honors Stanley Marcus, former president and chairman of Neiman Marcus. The video opens with a set of news clips. One clip is an interivew with Marie Essex, chair of the Parsons Fashion Design Department. Another clip features the recipient of the Student Designer of the Year Award, Marie Havens. Arnold H. Aronson, chair of Parsons Board of Governors and vice chair of the Board of Trustees at the New School University, confers the Parsons Award to Marcus. The President of Hermes and others toast Marcus. A video about textile design follows. The runway show starts. Designer Donald Brooks introduces the annual costume design showcase. The theme for this year's showcase is "Zodiac Dreams." The Gold Thimble Awards are presented. The Student Designer of the Year Award is announced by Randy Swearer, dean of Parsons.