Otis announces 3 SoCal brands as recipients of Annual Art and Design Benefit

Earlier this week, Otis College of Art and Design (OCAD) announced their recipients of the annual art and design awards. The recipients include Trina Turk, Lucky Brand, and PacSun. These three brand all have strong customer-bases and local roots in Southern California.

The college, known for its leadership in art and design education, holds this fundraiser once a year. The 2014 event gathers of 900 leaders in entertainment, fashion, business, finance, as well as students and local patrons. The awards are set to highlight special brands that have shown exceptional excellence in design and fashion. “Otis and the 2015 award recipients hold a common belief in the power of the creative economy to change individual lives and communities,” said Dr. Kerry Walk, Interim President of OCAD.

Trina Turk, Lucky Brand, and PacSun to be award at Otis Annual Art and Design Benefit

Trina Turk, founder and designer of her eponymous brand, will receive the 2015 Otis Fashion Innovation Award. The label carries chic women’s ready-to-wear as well as swimwear, accessories, and activewear. Inspired by California culture, the line incorporates the SoCal lifestyle by keeping her pieces dynamic and contemporary. The brand’s headquarters are located in Alhambra, near downtown Los Angeles.

Lucky Brand’s CEO, Carlos Alberini, is set to accept the 2015 Otis Fashion Leadership Award. Last year, Alberini, became Chairman of the Board as well as Chief Executive Officer of the brand. Alberini noted that Lucky Brand’s success can be found due to its four pillars: vintage Americana, moto, rock ‘n’ roll, and a casual SoCal Lifestyle.

PacSun, known for its youthful Californian brand, will receive the 2015 Creative Vision Award. The leading specialty retailer is influenced by fashion, music, and sports influences from California culture. The brand sells branded and proprietary casual apparel designed for teens and young adults. Gary Schoenfeld, president and CEO of PacSun, led the growth for the 800 million dollar brand.

The three brands all exemplify California culture in their own distinctive ways. “Otis College is thrilled to acknowledge and celebrate the success of these three fashion powerhouses that so perfectly, yet uniquely exemplify California design,” said Walk.

The 33rd Annual Otis College Scholarship Benefit is set to show on May 2 in Beverly Hills.