Markopoulos Award Honors Artist Ruben Toledo

VMSD is proud to help present the Markopoulos Award in conjunction with the Markopoulos Circle, recognizing creatives in honor of the late Andrew Markopoulos, a known icon in the retail design and visual merchandising industries. The celebration took place at the Ralph Pucci Intl. showroom in New York this past Monday, Jan. 12, and honored 2025’s winner, Ruben Toledo. A Cuban American artist and illustrator best known for his expressive, hand-drawn fashion illustrations and playful use of typography, line and color, Ruben’s work has appeared in major fashion publications and brand collaborations. He’s also widely celebrated for his creative partnership with his late wife and designer Isabel Toledo. The evening was electric, with many, many guests in attendance. VMSD’s New York Editor Eric Feigenbaum lead the intro before Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo proclaimed, “Holy Toledo!” and presented Ruben with the coveted award. Stay tuned to vmsd.com and the magazine itself for more coverage of the event, including a full gallery of images. Collage by: Thomas Iannaccone, New York