The Vogue Scholarship Fund celebrated its Class of 2026 FSF Students and Virgil Abloh “Submit-Trendy” Students throughout FSF LIVE, the group’s 89th annual gala held at The Glasshouse in New York Metropolis. A complete of 160 college students from 75 faculties and universities have been acknowledged for his or her potential to form the way forward for trend throughout artistic, enterprise, and advertising sectors, with over $1.9 million in scholarships awarded.
Hosted by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, the night honored Regulation Roach, Ciara and Russell Wilson, and PVH CEO Stefan Larsson, whereas additionally recognizing Travis Scott for his continued assist via the Cactus Jack Basis.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Travis Scott speaks onstage on the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Bryan Bedder/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Kuan Jackson speaks onstage, Raul Lopez, Amanda Smith, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson and Travis Scott, on the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Bryan Bedder/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: (L-R) Future Zahir Wilburn, Willa Bennett, Sienna Princess Wilson, Ciara and Russell Wilson attend the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Bryan Bedder/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)
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Ciara attended the gala alongside Russell Wilson and their kids, Future and Sienna, with Ciara sporting a Willy Chavarria look that mirrored the designer’s structured tailoring.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: (L-R) Future Zahir Wilburn, Russell Wilson, Ciara, Sienna Princess Wilson and Willa Bennett communicate onstage on the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Craig Barritt/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)
The household launched Ciara and Wilson through the night, highlighting their contributions to trend, philanthropy, and tradition as honorees.
Jerry Lorenzo spoke about honoring PVH CEO Stefan Larsson, whom he named as a mentor in his profession journey. “Hold every thing sincere and genuine to who you might be,” he stated, sharing the recommendation that continues to information him and that he now passes on to rising designers navigating the {industry}.
Christian Siriano mirrored on his position as a mentor and why displaying up for the following era issues. “That’s why I’m right here. With out the youthful era, we form of don’t have anything,” he stated. He additionally spoke to his design philosophy: “I’ve all the time made positive that I dressed ladies of various shapes, sizes, our bodies, and cultures. I don’t actually care—I simply wish to make you’re feeling fabulous.”
Gabriella Karefa-Johnson attended the Vogue Scholarship Fund Gala sporting a Self-Portrait look as she was honored for her contributions to the style {industry} and continued assist of rising expertise. Chatting with aspiring creatives, she shared, “You would possibly generally really feel such as you don’t slot in, however the individuals who don’t slot in are the folks trend wants probably the most,” encouraging the following era to remain true to themselves and push the {industry} ahead.
June Ambrose emphasised the significance of discovery and staying related to new expertise. “I’m on the hunt! This group is nice at culminating and amassing a gaggle of fantastic up and coming designers,” she shared, underscoring the FSF’s position as a pipeline for future {industry} leaders.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Kuan Jackson speaks onstage on the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Bryan Bedder/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)
The night additionally spotlighted the FSF Chairman’s Award, with finalist shows centered on cross-industry collaboration. Kuan Jackson was awarded the $25,000 prize, offered by Amanda Smith and Raul Lopez. Main as much as the gala, students participated in a sequence of immersive experiences throughout New York Metropolis, together with panels at PVH’s Calvin Klein headquarters, discussions at WWD, and programming on the LVMH Tower, providing direct entry to {industry} leaders and perception into the enterprise of trend.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: (L-R) Russell Wilson, Sienna Princess Wilson, Ciara and Future Zahir Wilburn attend the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Carl Curry, Christian Siriano and Daphne Velghe attend the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Bryan Bedder/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Christian Siriano attends the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Gabriella Karefa-Johnson attends the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Travis Scott and Tommy Hilfiger attend the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Gabriella Karefa-Johnson attends the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Bryan Bedder/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Regulation Roach speaks onstage on the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Bryan Bedder/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Travis Scott (C) attends the Vogue Scholarship Fund annual gala on the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Photos for Vogue Scholarship Fund)
