Made in Italy in the 21st Century

Robert Lagary Board Room Marvin Feldman Center, Ninth Floor, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City , NY, United States

This symposium discusses contemporary issues in fashion industry in Italy, and features a keynote address by Dr. Eugenia Paulicelli, faculty member at CUNY's Graduate Center and Queens College, titled "Made in Italy in the Future Tense: Fashion, Cultural Heritage, Sustainability." It will also include a roundtable discussion among faculty in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, and […]

Exhibition: The Body: Fashion and Physique — Closes

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

Maison Martin Margiela, tunic, linen, spring 1997, Belgium, museum purchase. December 5, 2017 – May 5, 2018 Fashion is inextricably linked to the physical form of the wearer. The cut of a garment draws the eye to zones of the body, simultaneously accentuating and concealing in order to achieve a desired silhouette. Elaborate undergarments, diet […]

Event Series Elder Care Support Group

Elder Care Support Group

Dubinsky Student Center, Room A608D Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

The Elder Care Support Group is for individuals caring for, or anticipating caring for, an elderly relative, parent, or friend. It addresses topics such as:    Determining what help is necessary and available resources    Coping with feelings of anger, guilt, loss, and sadness    Tips for getting elder to accept help they might need and not want […]

Fine Arts BFA Opening Reception: Everything Must Go!

John E. Reeves Great Hall Conference Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

Students graduating with a BFA in Fine Arts from the School of Art and Design hold an opening reception for their thesis works in the exhibition titled Everything Must Go! which is part of FIT's Graduating Student Exhibition. Everything Must Go! is on view and the reception will take place in the John E. Reeves […]

2018 Graduating Student Exhibition — Opens

Fashion Institute of Technology 227 West 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

May 9–24 Various locations and hours; see below FIT showcases the work of more than 800 students graduating from the School of Art and Design throughout the FIT campus. Works on display at The Museum at FIT can be seen during museum hours: Monday–Friday, noon–8 pm; Saturday, 10 am–5 pm.  All other locations (John E. Reeves Great […]