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Narrated segments about a mentorship program at Parsons School of Design sponsored by Wellman Fibers. Wellman Fibers is a producer of polyester fiber products from recycled post-consumer plastic bottles. In the mentorship program, students are encouraged to design clothing from recycled materials. Footage includes a runway show.

Scope and Contents Two edited iterations of the the Parsons School of Design annual fashion show at the New York Marriott Marquis. The first (PC070205_VHS019), the longer of the two versions, covers the entire event. The video begins with a montage depicting preparation for the runway show, clips from the show, and post-show socalizing. A news clip follows the montage, celebrating Parsons student and recipient of the Student Designer of the Year Award, Ted Kim. Tommy Hilfiger is presented the Parsons Award by...

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Video of the annual Parsons School of Design junior class runway show. Marie Essex, chair of the Fashion Design Department, presents the Silver Thimble Awards.

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Collage of moving and still images showing the relationship between Parsons School of Design students and companies like Bucol, Sophis, Coach and MaxMara.

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Footage of a juried runway show, featuring designs by students from Parsons School of Design and Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). The jury's decision is not recorded. The event may be an early Fushion Fashion Show, an annual competition between the two schools.

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents Video of the Parsons The New School for Design annual fashion show at Pier Sixty. The event honors Fred Wilson, chairman and chief executive officer at Saks Fifth Avenue. The video opens with New School University President Bob Kerrey presenting the Parsons Award to Wilson. Kerrey introduces Paul Goldberger, executive dean of Parsons. Goldberger presents a video produced by Saks, which features designs from Parsons students. Tim Gunn, chair of the Fashion Design Department, announces...