Globally Connected @ FIT: Slender and Beautiful: On Standards in the Fashion Industry

Paolo Volonté, Author of Fat Fashion: The Thin Ideal and the Segregation of Plus-Size Bodies (2021), in conversation with FIT Professor Yuni Kawamura. The discussion will revolve around an analysis of the contentious issue of the tyranny of slenderness in fashion. In closely examining the thin ideal and the segregation of fatness in the fashion system, and focusing […]

Exhibition: Dior + Balenciaga: The Kings of Couture and Their Legacies — Closes

Fashion and Textile History Gallery, The Museum at FIT Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

June 1–November 6, 2022 Fashion and Textile History Gallery Dior + Balenciaga: The Kings of Couture and Their Legacies features fashions by Christian Dior (1905–1957) and Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972), the two most important couturiers of the mid-20th century. Featuring objects drawn solely from The Museum at FIT’s permanent collection, this exhibition is the first to […]

Exhibition: Resurgence — Closes

Art and Design Gallery Pomerantz Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street, New York City, NY, United States

Resurgence October 10–November 6 Lobby and Gallery Resurgence showcases the ingenuity of artisan work and hand-crafted objects from textiles, jewelry, and decorative accessories. Contributors to this show include FIT alumni, faculty, and students, as well as finalists from the 2022 Global Eco Artisan Awards, a recognition given by the AGAATI Foundation. The unique pieces highlight […]

Faces and Places in Fashion: Malcolm Crews

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

Malcolm Crews, design director of men's graphics at Tommy Hilfiger, will be the guest at this week’s Faces and Places in Fashion. The Faces and Places in Fashion lecture series is a forum for prominent fashion professionals to discuss their trade, experience, and perspective on the business. Find more details and the full fall schedule on […]

Fashion Culture Event: Dance, NYC Street Style, and Hip Hop

Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street, New York, NY, United States

Image courtesy of KR3T's. Join choreographers from the Hip Hop Dance Conservatory (H+) and Keep Rising to the Top (KR3T's) together with FIT professor Elena Romero, who will discuss the evolution of hip hop style—from authentic NYC street style to what is now a more intentional representation of that style. H+ and KR3T's support young […]