; I never imagined in my career I’d receive this award. FIT is an important institute for fashion and culture. And we have to support all women in all different careers and to push other women to realize their dreams in fashion. Also, fashion is not easy. I think it’s important to recognize that this [career] could absolutely be hell.”
The guest of honor — who landed at Dior in 2016 by way of Fendi and Valentino — added that she only made two trips to New York during the pandemic. “So I am very excited to be here,” Chiuri said. “It feels like [Chiuri wasn’t the only one who could feel the excitement in the air.
“I’m certainly in awe of her talent,” said Veronica Webb, who was also decked out in Dior. “Her technical mastery of everything she makes is so on-point. It’s really exciting to see her honored for everything that she’s done in fashion.” Samira Nasr, editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar, who presented Chiuri with the annual award, said: “Meeting her was confirmation about the way Maria Grazia approaches fashion. It’s not an escape from the world, but as a way to take it in. A way to make sense of it and to embrace everyone and everything it has to offer.”
The luncheon was co-chaired by Julie Macklowe, founder and chief executive officer of The Macklowe Whiskey, and jewelry
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