Education
Peter Som graduated Cum Laude in Art History from Connecticut University in 1993. He then studied fashion at Parsons School of Design and graduated holding apprenticeships with world renowned designers, Calvin Klein and Michael Kors. During his studies, he won awards in various competitions which set him apart from his colleagues. He won the Lord & Taylor dress competition and was then named the Rising Young Talent in the CFDA (Councils of Fashion Designers of America) Scholarship Competition. In addition, Isaac Mizrahi presented him with the Parsons Gold Thimble Award for his work in the school's prestigious Designer Critic program.
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