NEW YORK—On Wednesday, June 6, Marchon’s Nine West Eyewear teamed up with the award-winning empowerment platform and non-profit organization, GLAM4GOOD to host over 150 students at New York City’s High School of Fashion Industries.

Nine West Eyewear gifted optical frames to the students from their new optical collection designed specifically for pre-teen and teen girls. Additionally, VSP Global’s “Eyes of Hope” Mobile Eye Care Program was on-site for the day to provide free eye exams and fit students for prescription glasses. The eye exams were provided by local VSP network eye doctors and most prescriptions were able to be fulfilled on-site.

The event titled #VISIONQUEST also included an inspiring panel discussion and mentoring initiative that was geared toward preparing students for college, job interviews and presenting themselves in the working world. The panel was moderated by Mary Alice Stephenson, GLAM4GOOD founder and CEO and featured style expert Stacy London; Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, creative director of Judith Leiber and founder of Dee Ocleppo; Adam Glassman, creative director of O, The Oprah Magazine; Mara Hoffman, founder, president and creative director of Mara Hoffman; and Ty Hunter, fashion guru and motivational speaker.

Following the panel, students were invited to participate in a GLAM4GOOD #SHOPPINGSPREE4FREE where they could “shop” and select work and interview appropriate fashion and accessories from dozens of designer brands, as well as receive eye exams and optical eyewear including sunglasses from Nine West Eyewear, all free of charge.

“GLAM4GOOD is honored to empower these inspiring students at the High School of Fashion Industries with a thoughtful discussion on how to activate their dreams and a well-deserved wardrobe refresh to help them achieve their goals,” said Stephenson.