Lawrence Israel Prize Lecture: Joel Sanders

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

The Interior Design Department honors interior designer Joel Sanders with its 2023 Lawrence Israel Prize. From his pioneering “House for a Bachelor” included in MoMA’s Un-Private House exhibition to “Your Restroom Is a Battleground” in the last Venice Architecture Biennale, globally renowned interior designer Joel Sanders’ provocations have upended preconceptions of gender and space. The […]

Changing Trade Flows for Apparel

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

The Department of International Trade and Marketing and Rutgers Business School partner together as Professor Sonja Chapman presents on textiles and apparel trade flow post 301 Sanctions vs. post implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. RSVP here to attend in person, or attend the Vimeo livestream. This event is for the FIT community […]

Language Exchange

Writing and Speaking Studio, Room C612 227 West 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us in the Writing and Speaking Studio for friendly conversation, cultural exchange, and language practice (Italian, English, French, Spanish, Tamil, etc.). Languages used will depend on participants in attendance. All languages and levels of fluency and comfort are welcome! This event is for the FIT community only; to RSVP, email your name and the […]

Language Exchange

Writing and Speaking Studio, Room C612 227 West 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us in the Writing and Speaking Studio for friendly conversation, cultural exchange, and language practice (Italian, English, French, Spanish, Tamil, etc.). Languages used will depend on participants in attendance. All languages and levels of fluency and comfort are welcome! This event is for the FIT community only; to RSVP, email your name and the […]

Fashion Culture: Fashion’s Role in Black Protest, 1863–1963

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

Patrick Kelly, denim overalls dress, fall 1987, France, gift of Bjorn G. Amelan and Bill T. Jones, 2016.82.9 Join fashion historian and assistant professor at Parsons School of Design Jonathan Michael Square and MFIT associate curator Elizabeth Way for a conversation on the significance of fashion and self-presentation for Black Civil Rights leaders from the […]