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PVH Corp. today announced the launch of the PVH Foundation’s Runway Ahead initiative, designed to support the next generation of talent in fashion. The program begins with a $10 million investment through 2030 and is intended to broaden access and opportunity for emerging designers and students.
Runway Ahead will provide funding, mentorship, and industry access to help participants build careers in the fashion industry, with the goal of creating clearer pathways for aspiring talent.
Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH Corp., said: “As stewards of two of the most iconic brands in the industry, Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER, we have a responsibility to create opportunities for emerging talent. Runway Ahead is our $10 million investment in the next generation—unlocking access and creating pathways for future fashion leaders to build careers and shape what comes next.”
The initiative launches with two cornerstone partnerships: Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
Through a fellowship program with Harlem’s Fashion Row, three selected designers will each receive grants to support the creation and presentation of their collections. The designers will debut their Spring/Summer 2027 collections at HFR’s Fashion Show and Style Awards during New York Fashion Week.
The fellowship also includes a structured mentorship program facilitated by PVH associates, providing hands-on guidance across areas including design development, brand building, and business strategy.
In partnership with the CFDA, the PVH Foundation will award three scholarships to design students whose work explores how fashion carries meaning across time—through construction, narrative, and responsibility.
The scholarships are open to senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students and support one year of study at a U.S.-based college or university.
In addition to financial support, recipients will gain access to the PVH archives, engaging directly with Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER garments, materials, and brand histories. PVH will also provide ongoing mentorship and career guidance.
Brandice Daniel, Founder of ICON360 and CEO of Harlem’s Fashion Row, said: “Partnering with the PVH Foundation is about more than support; it’s about creating real opportunity for emerging designers at a critical point in their journey. Through this foundation, we’re opening doors to funding, mentorship, and the kind of visibility that can truly shift a career. It’s about giving these creatives the tools and access they need to bring their vision to life on one of fashion’s most influential stages.”
Steven Kolb, CEO of CFDA, added: “These scholarships are about giving talented students the space to grow, experiment, and define their voice. With the support of the PVH Foundation, we’re helping empower the next generation of designers to approach fashion with both creativity and purpose.”
The Runway Ahead program builds on the PVH Foundation’s ongoing global philanthropic efforts to expand access and create opportunity, particularly in underserved communities. The PVH Foundation works with more than 20 nonprofit partners worldwide, and the new initiative is intended to deepen that commitment by expanding access for emerging talent and elevating visibility across the industry.
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