Fashion Design AAS Exhibition: Cabinet of Curiosities
April 25–29 Selected works by graduating Fashion Design AAS students will be on display. Exhibition hours are 9 am to 9 pm. This exhibition is open to the public.
April 25–29 Selected works by graduating Fashion Design AAS students will be on display. Exhibition hours are 9 am to 9 pm. This exhibition is open to the public.
Note: This exhibition has been extended; it will now close April 30. February 26–April 30, 2018 The Office of Educational Opportunity Programs and Leonard Davis present Threads of Bondage, Invisibility, and Style Influence: Hidden African American Contributions to American Couture. It is estimated that between 1525 and 1866 some 12.5 to 15 million African men, women, […]
The Accessories Design and Jewelry Design programs acknowledge their students with end-of-year awards sponsored and judged by the Accessories Council.
Please note that this event is sold out, but a video of it will be made available shortly afterward here on Newsroom at events.fitnyc.edu. Some tickets may be available the day of the event; doors open at 5 pm. FIT students, faculty, and staff will be given priority. Questions? Email [email protected]. In a rare New York appearance, internationally […]
In partnership with the New York District Export Council and U.S. Department of Commerce, the Department of International Trade and Marketing presents a forum on international trade in the 21st […]
The best work of students in FIT’s Fashion Design bachelor of fine arts program is presented every spring in a professional runway show, selected by faculty and industry critics. Degree specializations include sportswear, special occasion, knitwear, intimate apparel, and children’s wear. Click here to learn how the show comes together. The Future of Fashion is an invitation-only event, however, it will be streamed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Poster for Franca: Chaos and Creation, courtesy of Franca the Movie. Join director Francesco Carrozzini for a screening of his film Franca: Chaos and Creation, an intimate portrait of his […]
Students graduating with a BFA in Textile/Surface Design present their portfolios to industry professionals, then host an evening reception. This event is part of the Graduating Student Exhibition on view May 9-24. #FITgradshow
Students graduating with a BFA in Fabric Styling present their portfolios to industry professionals, then host an evening reception. This event is part of the Graduating Student Exhibition on view May 9-24. #FITgradshow
This Friday, FIT will screen the thesis short films from its first class of students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Film and Media. The ten films include documentary, […]
In this symposium, students in FIT’s MA program in Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice will present papers on a range of topics, investigating New York dress in the 19th and […]
Join us for three days of discussion surrounding jewelry design and manufacturing. There has been a seismic shift in jewelry design and manufacturing in recent years. As digital design and model making have speeded up the process, they have proven themselves invaluable as tools of the trade. But every tool, hand-held or digital—leaves its mark. This […]
FIT screens thesis short films by students graduating with an AAS in Film and Media. This event is open to the public.
FIT is pleased to announce commencement exercises for all master's degree candidates. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 6 pm Morris W. and Fannie B. Haft Theater Fashion Institute of Technology This […]
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 a.m.–5 pm. All other locations (John E. Reeves Great Hall […]
FIT is pleased to announce commencement exercises for all associate and baccalaureate degree candidates. Thursday, May 24, 2018 Radio City Music Hall Avenue of the Americas at West 50th Street New York, New York Morning Ceremony: 10 am School of Art and Design School of Liberal Arts Speaker: Lilliana Vasquez, Style Correspondent President's Award for Lifetime Achievement: Harry […]
FIT is pleased to announce commencement exercises for all associate and baccalaureate degree candidates. Thursday, May 24, 2018 Radio City Music Hall Avenue of the Americas at West 50th Street New York, New York Morning Ceremony: 10 am School of Art and Design School of Liberal Arts Speaker: Lilliana Vasquez, Style Correspondent President's Award for Lifetime Achievement: Harry […]
Detail of ensemble by XULY.Bët, repurposed acrylic sweaters, fall 1994, gift of XULY.Bët. May 25–November 17, 2018 Fashion Unraveled will examine the concepts of imperfection and incompletion in fashion. Garments that are altered, unfinished, or deconstructed, in addition to clothing that shows signs of wear, will highlight the aberrant beauty in flawed objects. Unless such […]
FIT adjunct faculty are invited to an all-day event on the potential of mixed realities in teaching and industry practice. Guest speaker, Maya Georgieva, will facilitate the morning session. Hands-on virtual and augmented reality workshops are scheduled and faculty will share innovative classroom ideas. This event is for FIT adjunct faculty only; RSVP with [email protected] by May 21.