Luciano Benetton, co-founder of Benetton Group, was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts by the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).
Benetton was recognised for his contribution to innovation in industry, his bold ideas and his lifelong quest for unity, civility and respect among all people.
FIT, a part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for almost 75 years. Providing its 9,000 students with hands-on, practical experience, theory, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts.
FIT offers a wide range of affordable programs that foster innovation and collaboration. Its curriculum is geared to today's rapidly growing creative economy, including fields such as computer animation, toy design, production management, film and media, and cosmetics and fragrance marketing.
