Meet three of our new faculty members and hear about the global aspects of their work. Jamyn Edis joins the Marketing Communications Department. He is a seasoned executive, data strategist, entrepreneur, and educator with nearly three decades of leadership at the intersection of tech, media, and artificial intelligence. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business […]
Image: Cover of Portrait of Sebastian Masuda by GION. Courtesy of Sebastian Masuda. FIT Professor Yuniya Kawamura will be in conversation with fashion and art creator Sebastian Masuda, internationally recognized as the leading figure in Japan’s kawaii (cute) subculture. Masuda understands kawaii not merely as an aesthetic, but as an explicit, nonviolent mode of rebellion […]
As part of the FIT Presidential Speaker Series, fashion executive, author of The Designer’s Path, and RAISEfashion co-founder Felita Harris discusses access to the capital, mentorship, and networks that can help emerging designers build long-lasting businesses—plus, the critical nature of teamwork. The Presidential Speaker Series is part of FIT Future//Forward Conversations, which brings the creative […]
Colum McCann, author of Let the Great World Spin and Apeirogon among others, will come to FIT to discuss his book Twist, which was the Presidential Scholars' Summer Read. McCann is the Dublin-born author of 13 books. He has won numerous international honors including the U.S. National Book Award and an Oscar. His work has been published […]
The Fashion Business Management Department invites you to a fireside chat with Marina Larroudé, co-founder and chief creative officer of Larroudé, moderated by Assistant Professor Cindy Salazar. Join us for a conversation about entrepreneurship, building a global footwear brand, and navigating a career in fashion. Marina will share insights into her professional journey, the challenges […]
