FIT Authors Talk: Emil Wilbekin

Virtual event

Join us as FIT Professor Emil Wilbekin talks about his notable career in fashion and journalism and beyond! Emil Wilbekin is an American journalist, media executive, content creator, culture critic, and human rights activist. He has written for a number of publications, including People, the Associated Press, and The New York Times. He was a […]

FIT Study Abroad Fair

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

Join the Office of International Programs at FIT's Study Abroad Fair to explore global programs and partnerships. Learn about winter/summer offerings, meet with representatives from partner institutions, and hear from students who’ve experienced studying abroad. It’s a great chance to discover how you can support international initiatives and collaborations. This event is for the FIT […]

Fashion Culture: Crafting Circular Solutions in Fashion Retail

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

Courtesy of Eileen Fisher Renew. Join circular-design consultants Lauren B. Fay and Cynthia Power as they discuss the work of brands and retailers that are transitioning to a circular economy. A model of production and consumption, circular economy involves sharing, reusing, repairing, and recycling existing materials and products for as long as possible. Fashion Culture […]

Fashion Culture: Yakampot: Fashion and Social Responsibility

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

Yakampot dress, 2023 Circular Collection. Photo: Nuria Lagarde; courtesy of Yakampot. Concepción Orvañanos, founder and creative director of the Mexican brand Yakampot, will be in conversation with Tanya Meléndez-Escalante, senior […]