SPECIAL GUESTS FOR CLOSING NIGHT!

Kenneth Cole is an American designer and social activist who has leveraged his passion and unique brand platform to create global awareness of public health issues including AIDS, homelessness, and mental health.

Dori Berinstein is a six-time Tony-winning Broadway producer and an Emmy award-winning director/producer.  As a filmmaker, her work also includes SHOW BUSINESS: THE ROAD TO BROADWAY; CAROL CHANNING: LARGER THAN LIFE; MARVIN HAMLISCH: WHAT HE DID FOR LOVE; and GOTTA DANCE.

Hailed as a visionary in contemporary fashion, Sam Edelman is a co-founder of Kenneth Cole.  He also launched the footwear division for brands Ralph Lauren and Esprit and has an executive role at Candies.  He is known for popular shoe brands including Sam & Libby.

A Coty Award winner who has been called “the queen of Seventh Avenue,” Donna Karan began her career as a designer for the Anne Klein label, where she soon was named head designer.  She launched her own label in 1985 with the Essentials line.  She is especially known for her DKNY line.

Andrew Rosen is CEO of Theory, his innovative fashion line.  He’s served for many years as a judge for the CFDA Fashion Awards, often referred to as “the Oscars of fashion,” and has been instrumental in the development of fashion brands including Alice & Olivia, J Brand, Rag and Bone, and Proenza Schouler.