Neiman Marcus Group CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck Honored at the 74th Annual Parsons Benefit
- Neiman Marcus Group raises over $600,000 for Parsons School of Design and The Joseph and Gail Gromek Institute for Fashion Business
- Geoffroy van Raemdonck, CEO of NMG, receives the Parsons Table Award
- NMG awards two Parsons students with a $10,000 scholarship
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Integrated luxury retailer joins forces with its brand partners to raise over
Bergdorf Goodman hosts Parsons students to inspire next generation of talent
"I am humbled to receive recognition from the prestigious Parsons School of Design," said Geoffroy van Raemdonck, Chief Executive Officer of NMG. "I believe it is not what we do that will be remembered, but how we do it. We Lead with Love in everything we do at NMG. I am grateful for the opportunity to champion values-led leadership in our industry."
The Parsons Benefit is an annual celebration that convenes a highly esteemed group of industry leaders and Parsons alumni. The event highlights the impressive work of its students, and honors individuals that have made a noteworthy and inspirational impact on the industry.
NMG leveraged its deep relationships with brand partners to raise more than
"We are so thrilled Neiman Marcus Group partnered with the Gromek Institute for Fashion Business at Parsons to join in our efforts to support the next generation of fashion design talent to thrive beyond the classroom. There are so many talented students that have done the work to be able to attend Parsons School of Design but struggle covering basic expenses of living in
The funds raised included a donation from The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation. NMG also awarded two Parsons students with a
"The students captivated us with creative and bold questions about the future of luxury fashion," explained Melissa Xides, Chief Retail Officer of Bergdorf Goodman and one of the panelists. "It was a privilege to welcome emerging fashion leaders for an engaging dialogue with some of our existing leaders.
Images from the Parsons Benefit and student programming at Bergdorf Goodman can be downloaded here.
ABOUT NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP (NMG)
Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we do for our customers, associates, brand partners, and communities. Our legacy of innovating and our culture of Belonging guide our roadmap for Revolutionizing Luxury Experiences. As one of the largest multi-brand luxury retailers in the
Parsons School of Design at The New School is one of the leading institutions for art and design education in the world. Based in
For more information on Gromek Institute, please contact gomekinstitute@newschool.edu
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