Donna Karan - Save the Date

Save the Date - Donna Karan at Shenkar

 
Donna Karan, the renowned International Designer, is this year’s recipient of the Israeli Shenkar College Honorary Fellowship Award.  The Fellowship will be presented at a Gala Event, Thursday evening, May 10, 2007 in Tel Aviv organized by the Israeli Friends and the Shenkar College.

On that day, a capsule of Donna's favorite images from her book "Journey of a Woman" as well as as selection of her iconic pieces highlighting her career and design innovations, will open at the Lorber Gallery at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design.  This will be open to the Israeli public until June 13.

While at Shenkar College , Karan will present a Master Class to  Fashion, Textile& Jewelry Design students.  The American Committee for Shenkar College in Israel is setting up a scholarship in her name to provide funds to promising Fashion Design students.  Honorary Committee members include Diane von Furstenberg, President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, of which Ms. Karan is a member and Alber Elbaz, creative director, Lanvin. 

The American Committee’s mission is to help Shenkar College provide a world-class education to students entering Israel’s industries.  Known as a “jewel” on Israel’s educational scene, Shenkar College is the top institution for Design in the State of Israel.  Serving to promote creativity, design and research, its high tech and creative departments provide State of the Art job training necessary to enhance Israel’s role in the global economy.

 

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