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Threads: A History and Future of Queer Fashion

Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

FIT partners with the American LGBTQ+ Museum for an exploration of queer fashion history and its contemporary evolution. This program brings together a diverse and dynamic panel of experts to discuss the intersection of queer identity and style. Led by moderator Anita Dolce Vita, founder of dapperQ, the conversation will delve into how queer communities […]

Fashion Culture: Black in Fashion: 100 Years of Style, Influence, and Culture

Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

Cover of Black in Fashion. Courtesy of WWD. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, archives editor with WWD and co-author of Black in Fashion, present and host a panel discussion on the book, a celebration of Black voices in fashion as captured by Women's Wear Daily contributors and photographers since the publication's inception in 1910. WWD is showcased here […]

Shifting the Culture: The Journey of Black Creatives Making an Impact on Their Industry

Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

From left: DeRay Mckesson, Jackee de Lagarde, Malyia McNaughton, and Khary Simon In celebration of Black History Month, join an engaging discussion with Black creative-industry leaders Jackee de Lagarde, Malyia McNaughton, and Khary Simon, guided by social justice leader and civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson. The panel will be followed by an alumni and student […]

Fashion Culture: All That Glitters … Conservation and Sustainability of Fashion Collections

Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

Wedding reception qipao from Romance Bridal Shop in San Jose, CA, 1994. The FTS Graduate Study Collection. In connection to the exhibition All That Glitters … , The Museum at FIT and the master's-level Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice program host a panel discussion on the conservation of dress collections, exploring how […]

Industry Insider: A Creative Exchange

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NOTE: This event is now being held virtually at 6 pm. Join us for a virtual fireside chat hosted by FIT and moderated by creative director and stylist Raya Khaled. The conversation will highlight the journeys of Black fashion leaders, the power of mentorship, and the ways in which Black creatives are shaping the future […]