About Beth Sobol
Beth Sobol is a premier fashion business expert and consultant with a focus on launching the careers of International emerging designers into the American market. Sobol was an International Supermodel model for over 20 years in 40 countries and parlayed that experience into developing her successful fashion show and special event production company.
Beth Sobol is the founder of Miami Fashion Week®, one of the top fashion weeks in the world, creating the platform that launched the careers of hundreds of international designers into the American market, while hosting thousands of celebrities and guests from around the globe. Sobol served as the President and CEO of Miami Fashion Week from 1999 to 2015 when she sold the brand to European investors.
Now the Owner and Director of Pegasus Manor, Beth has transformed the elegant indoor/outdoor mansion and luxury ranch-style venue into a premier destination for exceptional events. Under her guidance, Pegasus Manor delivers extraordinary experiences that blend sophistication, style, and meticulous attention to detail, setting a new standard for unforgettable weddings, celebrations, and gatherings. Learn more about Pegasus Manor.
Beth has served as a judge at many of the world’s most prestigious beauty and fashion events including:
- Miss Universe®
- Miss Colombia
- Miss Ecuador
- Miss Florida USA
- Miss Teen Florida USA
- Dubai Style Awards
- Mr. Male Model Universe
- Banja Luka Fashion Fair
- Mission Catwalk
- Super Model of the Bahamas
International Awards and Honors include:
- Lifetime Empowerment Award – Girl Bossing, Inc. / Miss FL USA
- Global Brand Ambassador – MMX
- Florida's Top 100 Power Players - Florida International Magazine
- Award of Excellence in Fashion Development - Russian Am Trade Promotion Council
- 50 Most Powerful People in Miami - Reel Life Magazine
- Top 25 Influencers in Florida - General Motors Corporation
- Entrepreneur of the Year - Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
- Living The Dream - InWeston Magazine
- International Women's Day Award - World Trade Center Miami
- South Florida WOW Woman Award - JPMCI & Successful Life
- Gold Medal Award for Outstanding Achievement - Miami Today
- Movers and Shakers Award - South Florida Business Leaders Magazine
- Influential Business Women Award - South Florida Business Journal
- Top Real Women in Fashion - Miami Fashion Spotlight
- Beth Sobol Emerging Latin American Designer Award - Ecuador Fashion Week
- Super Role Model Award - Catwalk Pros Model Management
- State of Florida Government Proclamation - Secretary of State Katherine Harris
- City of Miami Proclamation - Mayor Thomás Regalado
- City of Miami Beach Proclamation - Mayor Mattie Bower
- Five Keys to the City of Miami Beach - Mayor’s David Dermer and Neisen Kadsen
Speaking engagements have including, but are not limited to:
- Commencement Ceremony - Keynote Speaker, A.i. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
- Women Who Lead Conference - Keynote Speaker, Florida International University
- International Business & Entrepreneurship Symposium - Lead and Moderator, Get Ready for Change Panel, Lynn University, College of Business and Management
- Fashion Industry Influencers: How to Succeed After Graduation - Leader, fashion business panel - Johnson & Wales University, School of Business
- Global X-Culture Symposium - Curator and Moderator of the Executive Leadership Panel, Johnson & Wales University, School of Business
- Host - Fashion PR, School of Communications, University of Miami
- Host - Marketing Week, American Marketing Association, University of Miami
Organizations and board member service include:
- World Trade Center Miami - Board of Directors, 2008-2021
- WTCM International Women’s Day - Committee Chairperson, 2020–2021
- Miami-Dade Beacon Council - Creative Design Committee Member, 2015-2017
- Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce - Creative Industries Committee, 2007-2009
- Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce - Women’s Business Council, 2005-2008
- Mentoro - Executive Leadership Team, 2019 - 2024
Beth continues producing fashion events for charities and corporate clients and, acts as a host, guest speaker, judge and spokesperson for various organizations and events around the world.