This room is full of people youve never met that could change your life.
Dont be shy tonight!
Like Elsesser, Ross was straight to the point with no-nonsense advice.
Paloma Elsesser, Olivia Meyer, Vera Wang, John Tighe
And it helps to have a genuine love for humanity.
So spread your ideas and your creativity far and wide.
you better dedicate decades of your life before you’re able to be successful, he said.
I urge you to try not to be successful out of the gates.
During the program, Shannon Abloh proudly announced major news regarding the future of the Post-Modern Scholarship Fund.
As for the one winner?
The recipient of this years coveted Chairmans Award is Olivia Meyer.
Of all the golden nuggets of advice doled out, one in particular rang true.
Burke reflected on what was one of Ablohs true superpowers: his endearing nature.
“We have never encountered a single person that didnt think that Virgil was nice.
He crushed it with niceness, he noted.
Be nice, find your niche, perfect your storytelling, and seize the opportunities that present themselves.
The future is yours for the takingno matter what stage of your fashion career youre at.
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Spike Lee, Shannon Abloh, Michael Burke
