5. Parsons Benefit
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The annual Parsons Benefit, hosted by the New School, celebrates the transformational role that fashion, design, and the arts play in the world. The 1,000-person guest list includes students, alumni, tastemakers, and other industry leaders. Since it began in 1948, the event has honored visionaries, designers, and entrepreneurs like Pharrell Williams (2019), Solange Knowles (2018), Rihanna (2017), and Sarah Jessica Parker (2016). Last year’s event at Pier Sixty generated $3.6 million for the prestigious institution. This year, the festivities will move to Cipriani Wall Street. Next: May 18, 2020
Photo: Kisha Bari