Overview
- The Fashion Institute of Technology’s “Threads of Impact” gala, held Wednesday at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York, honored Gap Inc. president and CEO Richard Dickson.
- The event raised nearly $1.9 million for the FIT Foundation to fund scholarships and academic programs for students.
- Richard Dickson announced the Doris Fisher Creators Program, which will pair 30 FIT students with Gap Inc. leaders for a 10‑month mentorship starting in August 2026.
- Organizers described the initiative as Gap Inc.’s first collaboration with a public college, positioning FIT students for hands-on experience inside a major retail group.
- Ciara hosted before a crowd of more than 650 guests, while Gap Studio red‑carpet looks were displayed and creative director Zac Posen praised Dickson’s push for risk-taking and renewal.