Vision with Action: Senior Juried Fashion Show in NYC
Since 2008 the fashion design program has held a juried fashion show in New York City featuring its top senior collections. The College of Visual and Performing Arts also presents an annual Icon of Style Award at this event to honor those individuals in the fashion industry who are bold, innovative, and visionary.
Vision with Action 2009
Senior Juried Fashion Show
Wednesday, June 3, 7 p.m.
JPMorgan Chase, 270 Park Avenue, 50th Floor, New York City
Featuring the top senior collections and the presentation of the 2009 Icon of Style Award to Henry Grethel, president of HG Design International and a Syracuse University alumnus
Ticket Information
$500 for preferred seating, pre-show reception at 6 p.m., and intimate post-show dinner with Icon of Style honoree Henry Grethel in JPMorgan Chase's private dining room
$175 for preferred seating and pre-show reception at 6 p.m.
$75 for admission to show only
$44 for admission to show only for current SU students and SU alumni who graduated in classes '05 to '09
About Henry Grethel
Henry Grethel, president of HG Design International, is a designer, merchandiser, and marketer known for deftly combining the casual, modern essence of American sportswear with sophisticated colors and fine fabrics. He was an early factor in business casual clothing and remains a vital, creative force designing for the rapidly evolving lifestyles and priorities of today’s consumer. The hallmark of Henry Grethel is versatile, handsome sportswear; furnishings; and accessories distinguished by detail, value, and comfort.
A graduate of Syracuse University, Grethel’s marketing education and vast business experience have made him an entrepreneurial concept creator and product producer. In addition to holding executive positions at such major apparel companies as C.F. Hathaway, Eagle Shirtmakers, and Manhattan Industries, he originated and developed the John Henry brand in men’s and women’s wear prior to debuting his own collections for men and women. His interconnected trademarks—Henry Grethel™, Equipment by Henry Grethel™, Henry Grethel Platinum™, and Henry Grethel Studio™--represent originality, creativity, and salability.
Grethel has received numerous honors for marketing and design, including membership in the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America. He was also selected to design the opening ceremony uniforms for Team USA at the Albertville and Barcelona Olympic Games.
Grethel is the proud parent of five children, three of whom are SU alumni.
2009 Vision with Action Jury
Shawn Clarke, designer, Joan Vass
James Horan, owner and buyer, The Edge, Syracuse
Francine Emmi, employment recruiter
Sue Yoder, faculty member and textile designer, BCBG
Karen Bakke, faculty member and program coordinator, fashion design
Lucinda Havenhand, chair, Department of Design
MaryEllen Letterman, chair emerita, Department of Design