2025 FICFF Light Gala
Shining Together for a Better World
Empowering Young Minds, Illuminating Futures- This year’s FICFF Light Gala supports children’s education in Honduras through ACOES, a non-profit that has built over 40 free schools and empowered more than 12,000 young lives with hope and opportunity.
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6:00 PM — Reception
7:00 PM — Dinner & Awards
Venue: Central Park Tower — 100th Floor
217 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
Dress Code: Black Tie
Evening Program:
- Reception – Welcome drinks & networking
- Seated Dinner – Fine dining experience with panoramic city views
- Charity Auction – Featuring luxury experiences and cultural journeys
- FICFF Light Awards Ceremony – Honoring creativity, purpose, and global impact
- Classical Music Performance – Violin, cello, and string quartet performances
Gala Tickets:
- Silver Sponsor Table: $20,000（10 Seats, tax-deductible）
- Sale end: November 6, 2025
- Individual Ticket: $1,500（1 Seat, tax-deductible）
- Sale end: November 6, 2025
Event Contact: event@ficff.org
About the FICFF Light Gala
Shining Together for a Better World
The 2025 FICFF Light Gala is a signature charity event hosted by the Fashion in a Conscious Future Foundation (FICFF), celebrating the intersection of fashion, art, music, innovation, and philanthropy.
Through the FICFF Light Awards, Classical Music Performance, and Charity Auction, the Gala embodies FICFF’s mission to advance sustainability, creativity, and global empowerment.
The evening will bring together leaders from fashion, art, business, and philanthropy, along with celebrities, innovators, musicians, and changemakers, uniting to shine together for a better, more sustainable world.
Distinguished guests will include prominent figures from global business, fashion, and family office communities, joining FICFF in celebrating creativity and purpose through an evening of inspiration and impact.
Fundraising Focus — Children in Honduras
This year’s Gala will dedicate its fundraising efforts to supporting children in Honduras, one of the most vulnerable countries in Latin America.
Over six million people in Honduras live on less than $5 per day, and countless children face immense barriers to education — some walking for hours before dawn just to reach school.
To help change this reality, FICFF has partnered with ACOES (Asociación Colaboración y Esfuerzo), a Honduran non-profit organization that provides safe housing, nutritious food, clean water, and quality education to children and youth in need.
Founded in 1992, ACOES has over 30 years of experience in education and community development and is now one of the most impactful humanitarian organizations in Honduras. The organization operates on a “youth-empowering-youth” model—many of its leaders and teachers are former beneficiaries who now give back as mentors and educators.
Today, ACOES runs over 40 free schools and youth learning centers, supporting more than 12,000 children and young people across the country. Its programs provide not only access to education but also nourishment, digital learning tools, and safe community spaces for growth.
All proceeds from the Gala will go directly to ACOES to sustain these programs—supporting books, school supplies, meals, and essential educational resources.
Through this partnership, FICFF aims to weave hope, dignity, and opportunity into the lives of Honduran children, ensuring that every donation becomes a light toward a brighter future.
FICFF Light Awards
The FICFF Light Awards honor individuals, organizations, and brands whose creativity, leadership, and compassion illuminate the world and inspire positive change.
Each award represents a unique expression of light — symbolizing hope, empowerment, and transformation — in alignment with FICFF’s mission to promote a more conscious and inclusive future.
This year, we will honor several distinguished guests with prestigious awards in recognition of their extraordinary contributions and inspiring impact.
Honorees
Álvaro Ramos
FICFF Light of Humanity Award
Honoring individuals who illuminate the world through compassion, education, and humanitarian service — inspiring hope and unity across communities.
Catholic Priest & Missionary, Founder of ACOES (Asociación Colaboración y Esfuerzo)
Father Álvaro Ramos is the priest of Santa Teresa de Calcutta Parish in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, where he leads a mission serving over 12,000 students in the country’s most marginalized communities. The mission, awarded the King of Spain Human Rights Award in 2019, empowers older students to self-manage and lead initiatives for their peers. Originally from Spain, Father Álvaro holds a JD from ICADE and an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill, and previously worked for 15 years in law, banking, and private equity before dedicating his life to social and spiritual service.
Wang Jing
FICFF Leadership in Sustainability Award
Recognizing visionary leaders who champion environmental stewardship, sustainable innovation, and responsible global impact.
Co-founder of China’s leading outdoor brand TOREAD
Four-time Mount Everest summiteer | World Record Holder of “The Earth’s Nine Poles” (142 days)
Wang Jing is a renowned Chinese entrepreneur and explorer, best known as the Co-founder of TOREAD, one of China’s pioneering outdoor brands. She has summited Mount Everest four times and achieved a remarkable world record by completing “The Earth’s Nine Poles” expedition in just 142 days, showcasing extraordinary resilience, leadership, and the indomitable spirit of exploration.
Jourdan Blue
FICFF Rising Impact Award
Celebrating emerging changemakers who use creativity, courage, and purpose to inspire positive transformation in the world.
Singer and Songwriter
A voice born under the neon glow of New Orleans’ Bourbon Street now resonates worldwide. Jourdan Blue, a street performer-turned–recording artist, soared from viral TikTok sessions to a Golden Buzzer on 2025 America’s Got Talent Season 20, where he finished in the Top 3. His performances marked by raw emotion and intimate storytelling won over judges and millions of viewers alike.
Charity Auction
Celebrating Creativity, Purpose, and the Power of Giving
The FICFF Charity Auction presents an exclusive selection of fashion pieces, artworks, limited-edition collaborations, and extraordinary experiences — each created with imagination, craftsmanship, and heart.
From collectible designs to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, every item reflects a shared spirit of creativity, generosity, and positive impact.
Each bid represents not only kindness and appreciation for art, but also a step toward a brighter, more compassionate world.
With heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and supporters:
- Nardos Design
- Tiffany & Co.
- Barnes Yachting
- Bang & Olufsen
- UNIPX Group
- FICFF Foundation
and many more who make this evening possible.
Stefanie Resnick
Fundraising Specialist
Stefanie Resnick is a professional benefit auctioneer and fundraising host who has helped nonprofits nationwide raise millions of dollars. With a background in theater and a passion for philanthropy, she brings humor, energy, and heart to every event.
NARDOS Couture Store Credit & NYFW Front Row Experience
Starting Bid: $6,000
Donor: Nardos Design
$8,000 credit toward a NARDOS couture evening or bridal purchase at our Madison Avenue or Dallas Salon. The winning bidder will also receive four (4) front row seats at NYFW, offering an unforgettable view and VIP experience.
An Exclusive Tiffany&Co. Experience Landmark 2026
Starting Bid: $2,000
Guests: 4
Donor: Tiffany & Co.
You and your three guests are cordially invited to an exclusive journey through the landmark’s prestigious legacy, where history and art come together.
Luxury Yacht Experience — 118' Intermarine
Starting Bid: $4,000
Donor: Barnes Yachting
Embark on a two-day Palm Beach ocean escape aboard a 118-foot Intermarine yacht — a masterpiece of craftsmanship and comfort.
Includes a champagne welcome, private-chef sunset dinner, and breakfast at sea for up to six guests.
Your bid supports FICFF’s charitable initiatives that bring hope and opportunity to communities in need.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level – Portable Wireless Speaker
Starting Bid: $1,100
Donor: Bang & Olufsen
Experience exceptional craftsmanship and timeless Scandinavian design with the Beosound Level — a masterpiece of sound and style from Bang & Olufsen. Engineered for purity, balance, and flexibility, this speaker elevates every moment, from intimate gatherings to serene evenings at home.
FICFF Global Cultural Journey: China 2026
Starting Bid: $10,000
Duration: 7 Days | Guests: 2
Donor: UNIPX GROUP
Presented by UNIPX GROUP, the FICFF Global Cultural Journey: China 2026 is a seven-day immersion into China’s rich heritage and modern innovation. Guests will explore iconic cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou, experiencing the fusion of culture, art, and technology. The experience is inspired by Adrien Brody’s China Journey 2025, also represented by UNIPX GROUP.
March 2026, FICFF United Nations Women Panel Discussion — Front Row Experience
Starting Bid: $4,000
Duration: 1 panel | Guests: 2
Donor: FICFF
Join the FICFF United Nations Women Panel Discussion in March 2026 and experience a day of inspiration, empowerment, and global dialogue from the front row. This exclusive opportunity offers unparalleled access to world leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of women’s empowerment and sustainable development.
Classical Music Performance
The Classical Music Performance will bring an atmosphere of timeless elegance to the evening.
Renowned musicians and emerging talents will perform a curated selection of classical masterpieces, blending emotional depth with artistic excellence.
Through the universal language of music, the performance will echo FICFF’s vision — to connect cultures, inspire creativity, and illuminate hope.
Violin and Cello Duo
A graceful prelude to the evening — guests will be welcomed with a live violin and cello duo performing elegant background music during the cocktail reception.
Main Concert Performance
A refined concert program featuring:
- String Quartet – A harmonious blend of violin, viola, and cello
- Violin and Viola Duet – Expressive and passionate performance
- Soprano with Piano – An operatic highlight bringing lyrical beauty to the evening
- Piano Solo – A captivating finale showcasing musical artistry and emotion
Join the Movement
The 2025 FICFF Light Gala is more than a celebration — it is a call to action. It invites every guest, partner, and supporter to become a part of a global movement where creativity, compassion, and consciousness come together to build a better world.
Let us shine together — for people, for the planet, and for the future.
Gala Tickets:
- Silver Sponsor Table: $20,000（10 Seats, tax-deductible）
- Pre Sales end: November 2, 2025
- Individual Ticket: $1,500（1 Seat, tax-deductible）
- Pre Sales end: November 2, 2025
SPECIAL THANKS
Nardos Design
Barnes Yachting
Aces Yachting
Bang & Olufsen
MarieBelle Chocolates
UNIPX GROUP
Elvis+elvin
Tencent Fashion
Instyle Magazine CN
Cosmopolitan Magazine CN
Harper's Bazaar CN
ELLE Magazine CN
ARTLEX Entertainment