American singer/songwriter Solange Knowles, Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri, and Farfetch founder José Neves will be honoured by Parsons School of Design for their 'commitment to creativity and innovation' at the 70th anniversary of the Parsons Benefit on May 21.

Joel Towers, executive dean at Parsons School of Design, commented 'We are thrilled to be honouring Solange for her notable contributions to the music and fashion industries, and Gucci and Farfetch for their deep commitment to fostering innovative and inclusive design. Parsons was founded upon the idea that design can change the world, and our honourees are creating positive change that will impact the industry for years to come'.