Dennis Basso, John and Laura Pomerantz, and QVC Honored at Annual Gala


One of the highlights of the FIT year is always our annual gala, and this year it was  especially so. That we raised $1.7 million certainly was part of what made it so special. But I think that this year our gala just had a kind of magical ambiance. It was held at the Plaza Hotel and the room, beautifully lit and decorated, positively glowed.

Added to that was a warmth and cheer that radiated throughout the room, owing, I think, to our illustrious honorees: Dennis Basso, John and Laura Pomerantz, and QVC—all of whom are part of the FIT family. Dennis is an FIT alumnus; John and Laura are among the college’s most devoted long-term supporters, and QVC, the home shopping pioneer, is one of our newest partners. Mike George, QVC’s president and CEO accepted the “Retailer of the Year” award and it was a pleasure welcoming him and his company into the FIT family. It was a pleasure, too, seeing so many of our guests looking so glamorous in gowns by Dennis Basso! I will let these photos tell the rest of the story!