Globally Connected @ FIT: The Future of Chinese Creative Fashion with a Historical Perspective

The talk will be based on Dr. Sabine Ichikawa’s book published in 2022, L’émergence d’une industrie créative en Asie - L’apport du Japon dans le système de mode chinois (The Emergence of a Creative Industry in Asia - Japan's Contribution to the Chinese Fashion System) which examines the emergence of the Chinese fashion industry in […]

Center for Continuing and Professional Studies Info Session

Conference Center, Seminar Room 9 227 West 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

Looking for a new job, skill, or do you just want to learn something new, interesting, and innovative? FIT's programs are the perfect fit for those looking to advance in their careers or find a new job or learn the latest technologies. Learn about certificate opportunities in a variety of fields, as well as individual […]

Celebrating Grace Chen: Fashion Show and Conversation

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

FIT is pleased to showcase alumna Grace Chen and her designs on the main stage of the Katie Murphy Amphitheatre. This event will include a live fashion show followed by a 20-minute conversation with Chen moderated by Cathleen Sheehan, chair of the Fashion Design MFA program. Attendees will learn how Grace Chen launched her brand […]

Exhibition: Statement Sleeves — Opens

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

Madame Grès, evening gown (detail), navy blue silk taffeta, circa 1980, France, gift of Mrs. Mildred Hilson, 82.234.3 January 24, 2024 Fashion and Textile History Gallery Whether puffed, ruffled, split, or sheer, statement sleeves have been a ubiquitous fashion trend for the past decade. These dramatic, contemporary creations can enliven and update a wardrobe, yet […]

Exhibition: Love Thy Neighbor’Hood — Opens

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

"The Luxury of Knowing Me," by Toluwani Adesanya January 24–February 11, 2024 Gallery FIT, The Museum at FIT What is a home? How do we view the communities that shaped us into who we are today? For Black History Month, students from the FIT Black Student Union present Love Thy Neighbor’Hood, an exhibition that illustrates […]