Stella Jean, the Italian-Haitian fashion designer, will join Dr. Valerie Steele, director of MFIT, for a discussion on how to expand diversity in the Italian fashion system. Stella Jean, whose clients include Rihanna and Beyoncé, collaborates with artisans in Africa and Haiti, and has been an advocate for Black designers in Italy. About Fashion Culture […]
Panelists: Shara McHayle and Jade Everett, founders of Hoop 88 Dreams Moderator: Elena Romero, assistant professor, Advertising and Marketing Communications Meet the mother-daughter team behind the new jewelry brand Hoop 88 Dreams launched August 2019. They’ll discuss Black entrepreneurship, family and business, and brand-building strategies necessary to develop and sustain a successful jewelry business. This […]
This event has been canceled. This online lecture will share archaeological and archival research into early African American family life, and both historic and recent efforts to expand awareness of this history. This event is part of the FIT Diversity Council’s Black History Month activities; for a full schedule of activities, visit fitnyc.edu/blackhistory.
Join Cultural Fellow Anya Swapp as she introduces Black Student Union Vice President Ashleigh Simpson in an interview with Jo-Well Paupaw, senior writer and producer for Black Entertainment Television and Advertising and Marketing Communications alum. While exploring some concepts within the BSU’s Back to the Present exhibition, parallels are drawn to Jo-Well Paupaw's career journey. Through this […]
Join the Black History Month Committee along with the FIT community for a virtual soul food cooking session with Essence K. White. Check her out on Instagram @essentialeats.experience and on her website, Essential Eats Experience. Ingredients can be found by clicking here. Join the Webex event here Meeting Number: 132 959 1136 Password: NpppzFTd266 This event is part of […]
