August 31–September 21 The debut exhibition in the School of Art and Design's new gallery space, Construction Function, details the construction of the newly expanded Pomerantz Center. On view are photos, blueprints, samples of building materials from before, during, and after the construction detailing the entire process. All items have been collected from David Smotrich & Partners, […]
Photo by Inez & Vinoodh. Join Narciso Rodriguez, 2018 recipient of the Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion, and Dr. Valerie Steele for a lively discussion of his extraordinary, more […]
The college anticipates beginning construction of the New Academic Building later in the fiscal year, and we will be holding two town hall meetings to present the final building design and plans to the FIT community. The two meetings will be: Tuesday, September 4, 5–6 pm Tuesday, October 2, 1–2 pm SHoP Architects will provide […]
Join An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx, founders of the Belgian fashion label A.F. Vandevorst, for a presentation of their new book, Ende Neu. This intimate portrait of the designers’ moving fashion romance reveals their fascinating world and 20 years of limitless passion for fashion. A book signing will follow the presentation. All Fashion Culture events are free, but […]
FIT is partnering with Be Social Change, Impact Travel Alliance, and Slow Money NYC to build stronger connections with the people and organizations driving sustainability in New York City at this year’s New York Sustainability Connector on September 6 at 6:30 pm. FIT faculty and staff are invited to this facilitated networking event connecting NYC’s […]
Afternoon dress, pink silk taffeta, 1857, USA, museum purchase. September 7, 2018–January 5, 2019 Pink is popularly associated with little girls, ballerinas, Barbie dolls, and all things feminine. Yet the symbolism and significance of pink have varied greatly across time and space. The stereotype of pink-for-girls versus blue-for-boys may be ubiquitous today, but it only […]
Photo: Cover of Pink: A Punk, Pretty, Powerful Color, courtesy of Thames & Hudson. Photograph by Nick Knight. Dr. Valerie Steele, director and chief curator at MFIT, will serve as honorary president of the International Society for Cultural History’s 2018 conference. To open the conference, Dr. Steele will discuss her exhibition and book Pink: The History […]
FIT alumna and Kenyan fashion stylist Connie Aluoch will speak to students about her successes and her experiences at FIT. Aluoch's fashion styling in Kenya is known throughout Africa. While studying at FIT as an international student, she benefited from FIT's various programs, completed numerous internships, and studied abroad in Italy.
FIT will host the inauguration of Dr. Kristina Johnson as the 13th chancellor of the State University of New York. Along with members of the SUNY community, the ceremony will feature prominent leaders from academia, government, business, and philanthropic organizations. This event is by invitation only, but you can watch a livestream of the event […]
Join Mary Pilon and Kevin Hall, the author and subject of The Kevin Show: An Olympic Athlete’s Battle With Mental Illness, for a discussion of their book and Hall's experience with a unique delusion. Meet Kevin Hall: brother, son, husband, father, and Olympic sailor. Hall has an Ivy League degree, a winning smile, and throughout […]
September 15–October 6, 2018 The work of FIT students, faculty, and alumni takes center stage in the FIT exhibition Crafting Change. Organized by the Textile/Surface Design Department in conjunction with New York Textile Month, the works featured in Crafting Change use long-established techniques in a modern context to explore the shifting boundaries between art, design, […]
Courtesy of ARITA Worldwide. Designer: K2K Alliance. Gary Jordan Photography. Join Janice Lawrence-Clarke, president and creative director of Caribbean American Fashion Exchange (CAFÉ); reality TV star, designer, and FIT graduate Nikhol Hing; and stylist and production designer Richard Young for a journey beyond the colors, mood, and music of Caribbean culture to the heart of […]
Attend an opening event for Crafting Change on Thursday, September 20, at 6 pm at Gallery FIT, The Museum at FIT. The work of FIT students, faculty, and alumni takes center stage in the FIT exhibition Crafting Change. Organized by the Textile/Surface Design Department in conjunction with New York Textile Month, the works featured in […]
August 31–September 21 The debut exhibition in the School of Art and Design's new gallery space, Construction Function, details the construction of the newly expanded Pomerantz Center. On view are photos, blueprints, samples of building materials from before, during, and after the construction detailing the entire process. All items have been collected from David Smotrich & Partners, […]
Photo via IMG Models. A trailblazer as one of the few fashion models in the industry with a physical disability, as well as a proud New Yorker of Dominican ancestry, FIT alumna Jillian Mercado shares her experiences appearing in campaigns for Beyoncé, Diesel, and Target and on the covers of major magazines as well as in […]
Voter registration assistance will take place during the 26th Annual Volunteer Expo. Tables will be located in the Breezeway, Gladys Marcus Library and the FIT-ABLE Office (Dubinsky Center, A570). This event is sponsored by FIT diversity council, FIT Student Government Association, FIT Department of Student Life: Student Volunteer Community Services, FIT Residential Life, The UCE of FIT ,Gladys […]
The FIT/UCE Employee Assistance Program and the Wellness Program are pleased to present a Lunchtime Seminar: Breathing Meditation Workshop Learn to develop the practice of breathing meditation: • To reduce stress • Calm the mind and body • Reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being • Improve your health For further information, please contact Bob Silverstein, […]
Collaborating together for the first time, filmmaker Lynne Sachs and playwright Lizzie Olesker observe the disappearing public space of the neighborhood laundromat and the continual, intimate labor that happens there. With a title inspired by the 1881 organization of African-American laundresses, The Washing Society (44 minutes, 2008) investigates the intersection of history, underpaid work, immigration, and […]
Ida Simonsen. Image via WorldRedeye. Steven Frumkin, dean of the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology, will present Ida Simonsen, president of Stella McCartney (Americas), at this event, which is part of the International Trade and Marketing Talking Trade at FIT series. Simonsen will share her experiences through the lens on a day […]
September 27–October 9, 2018 The Commonwealth Fashion Exchange is a fashion showcase of 32 ball gowns—an initiative conceived by Eco-Age that celebrates artisanal fashion and skilled craftsmanship from the Commonwealth’s 53 countries. (The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 53 independent and equal sovereign states, mostly former territories of the British Empire, that includes Canada, Australia, […]
It’s time for Academic Open Mic night, where faculty members can showcase their projects and interests. Share your research, propose a project collaboration, pitch an idea, or display an artistic or performance-based talent. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend to watch and support their colleagues at the mic; food and drinks will be […]
As part of New York Textile Month, this workshop will explore the tactile medium of embroidery as a way to address public as well as personal issues during this time of social discord. Working with simple embroidery stitches, upcycled fabric, and thread, workshop participants will create their own personalized embroidered button to take home at […]
Learn to create engaging AR experiences—2D video and 3D animations—using free augmented reality platforms. No 3D modeling experience needed. Basic computer skills required. This event is for the FIT community only.
Simpsons writer and producer Mike Reiss will discuss his new book, Springfield Confidential, and his history in the worlds of comedy and animation. has been show-runner, producer, and writer for The Simpsons (the longest running animated show in history), co-created the cult classic The Critic, wrote for such comedy luminaries as Johnny Carson and Garry […]
Inspired by the MFIT exhibition Fashion Unraveled and organized by MFIT and the Fashion Research Network, this one-day colloquium explores the concepts of memory, wear, and imperfection in fashion. Speakers will focus on imperfect garments and the significance of dressing as a habitual, intimate, and ephemeral act. All Fashion Culture events are free, but registration is required; register online here, call […]
Sustainability is a key component of FIT’s mission. During this year's Sustainability Awareness Week, October 1 to 5, the FIT community will learn about and experience some of the recent developments in this arena. The week's events, held at different locations on campus, include: A History of Sustainable Fashion: a discussion with Museum at FIT curator Colleen […]
Sustainability is a key component of FIT’s mission. During this year's Sustainability Awareness Week, October 1 to 5, the FIT community will learn about and experience some of the recent developments in this arena. The week's events, held at different locations on campus, include: A History of Sustainable Fashion: a discussion with Museum at FIT curator Colleen […]
The college anticipates beginning construction of the New Academic Building later in the fiscal year, and we will be holding two town hall meetings to present the final building design and plans to the FIT community. The two meetings will be: Tuesday, September 4, 5–6 pm Tuesday, October 2, 1–2 pm SHoP Architects will provide […]
Sustainability is a key component of FIT’s mission. During this year's Sustainability Awareness Week, October 1 to 5, the FIT community will learn about and experience some of the recent developments in this arena. The week's events, held at different locations on campus, include: A History of Sustainable Fashion: a discussion with Museum at FIT curator Colleen […]
Sustainability is a key component of FIT’s mission. During this year's Sustainability Awareness Week, October 1 to 5, the FIT community will learn about and experience some of the recent developments in this arena. The week's events, held at different locations on campus, include: A History of Sustainable Fashion: a discussion with Museum at FIT curator Colleen […]
The FIT Board of Trustees holds its October meeting. For more information, contact the Office of the President, (212) 217-4000. This event is open to the public.
The Campus Anti-Violence Education Group hosts a session on human trafficking, a human rights issue that impacts a number of U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals including Goal No. 5: Gender Equality, and Goal No. 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. Featured panelists will provide an overview of what is happening with forced labor, sex trafficking, and related issues and how […]
This hands- and nose-on workshop will explore techniques that can be used to conjure the intensely evocative (yet vastly underrepresented) sense of smell. The most ephemeral of the senses, scent is, paradoxically, the one that is most intimately linked to memory, bypassing conscious thought to hit straight at the centers of memory, inducing poignant nostalgia […]
Sustainability is a key component of FIT’s mission. During this year's Sustainability Awareness Week, October 1 to 5, the FIT community will learn about and experience some of the recent developments in this arena. The week's events, held at different locations on campus, include: A History of Sustainable Fashion: a discussion with Museum at FIT curator Colleen […]
Linda Wells. Image via NYTimes.com. Photo by Joel Barhamand for The New York Times. The FIT Foundation sponsors the C Future Conference, an immersive conference organized by College Fashionista featuring talks from leaders in the fashion, beauty, media, and tech industries—an event for honest and diverse career advice to help guide students' professional journey. Students who […]
September 15–October 6, 2018 The work of FIT students, faculty, and alumni takes center stage in the FIT exhibition Crafting Change. Organized by the Textile/Surface Design Department in conjunction with New York Textile Month, the works featured in Crafting Change use long-established techniques in a modern context to explore the shifting boundaries between art, design, […]
The Fall Open House is designed especially for prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about FIT. Explore FIT's 29 undergraduate majors in fashion, visual arts and design, business, film and media, and the liberal arts Meet current students and FIT faculty members Speak with representatives from the Admissions, Financial Services, and […]
