The Department of Social Sciences’ World Affairs Lecture Series fulfills FIT’s mission to foster an understanding of diverse cultures and politics within the international as well as domestic perspectives. It also embraces, supports, and expands upon the president’s campuswide initiative on civility. This virtual lecture will be on: Emerging Trends in a Post-Pandemic Africa. Speaker: […]
Paolo Volonté, Author of Fat Fashion: The Thin Ideal and the Segregation of Plus-Size Bodies (2021), in conversation with FIT Professor Yuni Kawamura. The discussion will revolve around an analysis of the contentious issue of the tyranny of slenderness in fashion. In closely examining the thin ideal and the segregation of fatness in the fashion system, and focusing […]
June 1–November 6, 2022 Fashion and Textile History Gallery Dior + Balenciaga: The Kings of Couture and Their Legacies features fashions by Christian Dior (1905–1957) and Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972), the two most important couturiers of the mid-20th century. Featuring objects drawn solely from The Museum at FIT’s permanent collection, this exhibition is the first to […]
Resurgence October 10–November 6 Lobby and Gallery Resurgence showcases the ingenuity of artisan work and hand-crafted objects from textiles, jewelry, and decorative accessories. Contributors to this show include FIT alumni, faculty, and students, as well as finalists from the 2022 Global Eco Artisan Awards, a recognition given by the AGAATI Foundation. The unique pieces highlight […]
Malcolm Crews, design director of men's graphics at Tommy Hilfiger, will be the guest at this week’s Faces and Places in Fashion. The Faces and Places in Fashion lecture series is a forum for prominent fashion professionals to discuss their trade, experience, and perspective on the business. Find more details and the full fall schedule on […]
