CitySource Manufacturing Expo: Local Supplier Showcase

John E. Reeves Great Hall Conference Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City

Did you know that October is Manufacturing Month? It celebrates the industry's contributions and inspire the next generation of fashion industry innovators. CitySource was started in 2011 to connect designers and small businesses with local fashion manufacturers in New York City. With the generous support of the Garment District Alliance, FIT's Center for Continuing and […]

URBN Internship Information Session

Dubinsky Student Center, Eighth Floor Alcove Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City

URBN will be on campus to discuss their summer 2027 internship program! Learn about their design-focused, paid internship and ask all your questions about career opportunities at every URBN brand. URBN's rep will also take time during the second hour of the event to review portfolios and give tips on how to stand out when […]

Queer Representation in Comics Panel

Gladys Marcus Library, Goodman Resource Center, Sixth Floor Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City

Join us for a panel discussion with speakers from the illustration and comics industry about the history of queer representation in comics, representing gay and trans identity in their work, and balancing the challenges of creative expression with industry expectations. Writer and editor Greg Lockard, cartoonist Chloe Brailsford, illustrator Bradley Clayton, and illustrator and FIT […]

Brooklyn Navy Yard Internship Program Information Session

Virtual event

Brooklyn Navy Yard's Program Manager will provide an overview of the paid college internship opportunities, including full-time and part-time internships offered for their upcoming spring 2027 program. Find out how candidates are matched to internship roles that align with their majors, career goals, and personal interests, and gain insight into the application process, program structure, […]

FIT Future//Forward Conversations: Ewa Abrams in Conversation with FIT President Jason Schupbach

Bob Fisch Presentation Hall, JFB Building, Room N108 220 West 28th Street, New York

As part of the FIT Presidential Speaker Series, Ewa Abrams, president of Kering Americas, will be in conversation with FIT President Jason Schupbach. Kering luxury brands include Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga. Abrams discusses the importance of education for future luxury talent and where sustainability and inclusivity fit in the shifting luxury fashion […]