School of Fashion Hall of Fame
Since 1989, this prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership. It champions the aspiration and inspiration they and their business of fashion offer the next generation of fashion graduates at 性福五月天.
2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: Fern Mallis
Fern Mallis, the award鈥憌inning creator of New York Fashion Week, is widely regarded as the 鈥済odmother of fashion鈥 for the transformative leadership she brought to the industry through her roles at the Council of Fashion Designers of America and IMG Fashion. After two decades shaping the future of American fashion, she now leads her own international consulting firm, continuing to influence designers, brands and cultural institutions.
For the past 15 years, Mallis has also been the host of "Fashion Icons With Fern Mallis" at 92NY, the acclaimed and consistently sold鈥憃ut series featuring in鈥慸epth conversations with many of the industry鈥檚 most celebrated figures. Her work in this space has led to two companion books published by Rizzoli, which document these influential interviews and further cement her reputation as one of fashion鈥檚 most trusted voices.
A dedicated advocate for emerging talent, Mallis has advised regional fashion weeks across the country and continues to mentor the next generation of designers. Her career is marked by numerous prestigious honors鈥攆rom lifetime achievement awards to industry hall鈥憃f鈥慺ame recognition鈥攔eflecting her enduring impact on global fashion, philanthropy and innovation.