Exhibition: Pockets to Purses: Fashion + Function — Opens

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

Bonnie Cashin, lime green cotton canvas short A-line raincoat and skirt with matching leather convertible collar, piping and "trompe l'oeil shoulder bag" applique. March 6–31, 2018 Pockets and purses provide immediate access to personal possessions, satisfying the need to carry money and other useful objects. They can also display luxury or emphasize fashionable gestures. Pockets […]

Talking Trade Panel Discussion: Three, Nine, 12, 17, and 20 Years Post-Graduation

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

International Trade and Marketing alumni discuss their strategies for finding that first position, opportunities, challenges, and the trajectories of their career paths. Panelists: • Yelena Mogelefsky, vice president, sourcing and manufacturing, Komar Inc., and ITM adjunct instructor, ITM '99 • Jacqueline Caterina, senior production manager, American Eagle Outfitters, ITM '01 • Susana Mildren Mercedes, shipping […]

Open Hour with President Brown

Office of the President Feldman Center, Room C908

President Brown will be holding an "open hour" in her office for those interested in meeting one-on-one. Please sign in upon arrival as the meetings take place on a first come, first serve basis. Each meeting will be limited to 15 minutes.

Fashion Culture: Fashion in European Art: Dress and Identity, Politics and the Body, 1775-1925

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

Cover of Fashion in European Art. Courtesy of IB Tauris. FIT Assistant Professor Justine De Young will discuss her new book, Fashion in European Art, with MFIT Director Valerie Steele. Illustrated with a lavish array of images, their conversation will range over topics such as fashion, art, and politics; the controversy surrounding mannequins and monkeys; […]

Maker Minds Event: Laser Cut Stencil/Stamp Custom Design T-Shirts

Gladys Marcus Library, Goodman Resource Center, Sixth Floor Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

Create your own unique T-shirt design using our custom laser cut stamps and stencils. Free T-shirts and paint provided! This event is limited to 20 students; registration is required. Click here to register.  This event is open to FIT students only.