Exhibition: Claire McCardell: Practicality, Liberation, Innovation — Closes

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

Claire McCardell, Popover dress, rayon, brass hooks and eyes, c. 1947, Lord & Taylor, American, founded 1826, Gift from Hood College of Frederick, Maryland, 96.61.6 April 5–16, 2023 Gallery FIT, The Museum at FIT This exhibition explores the work of Claire McCardell (1905-1958), one of the founders of American sportswear. Introducing key themes that are […]

Sustainability Fair

Breezeway, between Business and Liberal Arts Center and Dubinsky Student Center Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City , NY, United States

FIT is celebrating Earth Week 2023 with a Sustainability Fair on the Breezeway! Join fellow students, faculty, partners, and sponsors, for this exciting event dedicated to exploring ways to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on campus and beyond. Learn about the SDGs and FIT's sustainability initiatives. Have fun with games and giveaways, […]

FIT Library Citation Salon

Gladys Marcus Library, Fifth Floor Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street, New York City, NY, United States

Students! Stop by the Gladys Marcus Library lobby on the fifth floor of the Goodman Center on April 18, where librarians will be on hand to help you revise or create citations for your final papers. There will be snacks and giveaways! Find more library events on the Love Your Library: News and Events page. […]

Jock Peters, Architecture and Design: The Varieties of Modernism

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 25 AT 4 PM. Retail design, fashion merchandising, set design, furniture, packaging, interiors, architecture, fine art rendering... little-known architect and designer Jock Peters, a largely forgotten figure of early Los Angeles modernism, did it all. Professor Christopher Long presents his new book titled Jock Peters, Architecture and Design: […]

Film Screening: ‘Till’ and Q&A with Writer/Executive Producer Keith Beauchamp

Film and Media Screening Room D207 Pomerantz Center, New York City , NY, United States

https://youtu.be/rkQi6GBwmSA   Based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley, Till depicts her pursuit of justice after the murder of her 14-year-old son Emmett in 1955. The film uses 27 years' worth of research by Keith Beauchamp, whose efforts led to the reopening of Till's case by the United States Department of Justice in 2004. […]