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PVH Foundation Launches 'Runway Ahead' Initiative with $10 Million Investment in Next Generation of Fashion Talent

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  • PVH Foundation announces the launch of the "Runway Ahead" initiative with a $10 million investment committed through 2030 to support future fashion leaders.
  • The program provides emerging talent with funding, mentorship, & real-world experience to build careers in the fashion industry.
  • Two cornerstone partnerships launch the initiative: Harlem's Fashion Row (HFR) & the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
  • The HFR partnership establishes an exclusive fellowship where three designers receive grants to create & present their Spring/Summer 2027 collections at New York Fashion Week.
  • HFR fellows receive structured mentorship from PVH associates covering design development, brand building, & business strategy.
  • The CFDA partnership awards three scholarships to senior undergraduate & first-year graduate students focusing on fashion meaning, construction, & responsibility.
  • CFDA scholarship recipients gain access to PVH archives containing Calvin Klein & TOMMY HILFIGER garments & histories for educational purposes.
  • CFDA scholars also receive ongoing mentorship & career guidance to help translate their ideas into lasting industry impact.
  • CEO Stefan Larsson states the initiative reflects PVH's responsibility to create opportunities for emerging talent through its iconic brands, Calvin Klein & TOMMY HILFIGER.
  • The initiative builds on the PVH Foundation's existing global philanthropic efforts involving over 20 nonprofit partners to expand access for underserved communities.