Video of the Parsons School of Design annual fashion show at the New York Marriott Marquis. The event honors Sidney Kimmel, chairman and chief executive officer at Jones Apparel Group. The video opens with New School University President Bob Kerrey conferring the Parsons Award to Kimmel. There is a short tribute to Kimmel. Tim Gunn, chair of the Fashion Design Department, announces awards sponsored by Bucol, SAGA Furs, and others. Gunn presents the Gold Thimble Awards. Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough jointly receive the Designer of the Year Award. The runway show follows.