Eileen Fisher Accepts Honorary Award at the 2017 Parsons Benefit | Parsons School of Design

The annual Parsons Benefit is one of the highlights of New York’s fashion calendar. For nearly 70 years the benefit has showcased new talent and celebrated leaders in the industry. Now a New School (http://newschool.edu) collaboration between Parsons School of Design (http://newschool.edu/parsons) and the College of Performing Arts (http://newschool.edu/performing-arts), the Parsons Benefit introduces the next generation of creative talent through musical performance and the presentation of selected end-of-year fashion student collections and awards. Eileen Fisher is the founder and chairwoman of EILEEN FISHER, INC., the clothing company known for its simple shapes and beautiful fabrics. Ms. Fisher ventured into clothing design in 1984. Her original concept — pieces that work together to help women get dressed easily — still defines the company's collections, which are sold in 65 EILEEN FISHER stores; more than 300 department and specialty stores across the United States, UK, and Canada; and two Green Eileen stores, which are part of the company's innovative recycling program. In February 2016, EILEEN FISHER, INC. became the largest women's fashion company to be certified as a B Corporation by B Lab. The company is the largest B Corp in the state of New York. Ms. Fisher was presented with the Force for Good Award by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) in February 2016. In October 2015, Fashion Group International honored Ms. Fisher with its prestigious S