Capri and Tapestry among backers of Social Justice Centre
G-III Apparel Group, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Saks and Target have also supported the launch.
The SJC at FIT will be supported by four pillars: 1) collaboration among leading corporate and non-profit CEOs who are committed to promoting the talent potential of aspiring BIPOC youth and advancing the careers of BIPOC professionals; 2) access to the talent, creativity and expertise of FIT faculty and students as resources; 3) a sustained commitment to funding support for scholarships and programmes; and 4) ongoing accountability that will identify and measure the advancement of BIPOC professionals.
FIT president Joyce Brown said: "A powerful and much overdue dialogue was sparked last year around diversity and inclusion, which led to a sobering realisation that there was much work to do within the creative industries and at FIT as well.
“I am grateful for the early support from PVH, Capri Holdings, Tapestry, G-III Apparel Group, and FIT's other charter partners. They have demonstrated a formidable commitment to these efforts, and I am confident that the centre is poised to effect meaningful change.”
Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO of Tapestry, said: “We believe bringing together different backgrounds and experiences sparks brilliance and that the work of the Social Justice Center will enrich all."
