Going into its 70th year, the Parsons Benefit has announced its selections for their May 21 special event to raise scholarship funds for art and design students. Honorees are GRAMMY winner Solange, Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri and Farfetch CEO Jose Neves.
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Chaired by fashion consultant Julie Gilhart, with a benefit committee that includes Natalie Massenet and Anna Wintour, the event iwill be held at The New School's College of Performing Arts and will include student performances.
"Today the ability to embrace change through innovation and creativity is fundamental," said Solange's fellow honoree Bizzarri. "We are proud to collaborate with other likeminded organizations that nurture maverick points of view and understand the power of artistic freedom."
Solange is in good company as a musician honored by the Parsons Benefit for her leadership in fashion, joining Rihanna, who was previously a recipient of this recognition.
