PVH Foundation launches $10 million ‘Runway Ahead’ initiative

PVH Corp. has introduced a new philanthropic initiative aimed at supporting emerging fashion talent, committing $10 million through 2030 via the “Runway Ahead” program.

Developed by the PVH Foundation, the initiative is designed to expand access and opportunity within the fashion industry by providing mentorship opportunities, financial support, and industry access. 

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.”

Runway Ahead launches with two key partnerships. The first, with Harlem’s Fashion Row, will establish a fellowship program supporting three emerging designers. Each recipient will receive grant funding to develop and present their collections, culminating in a debut of their Spring/Summer 2027 lines at HFR’s Fashion Show and Style Awards during New York Fashion Week.

The second partnership, with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, will provide scholarships to three design students whose work explores the cultural and narrative dimensions of fashion. Open to senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students in the U.S., the scholarships will fund one year of study while offering access to PVH’s archives, including materials and garments from Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.

The launch underscores PVH’s long-term strategy to invest in talent development and strengthen the future of the fashion ecosystem by connecting emerging creatives with the resources and industry access needed to advance their careers.