February 15–27 The Museum at FIT Lobby This project is a collegewide experiential learning project supported by a President’s Diversity Grant focused on emerging technologies contributing to diversity and inclusion in wider society. Through the 3D-animated garment visualization video and physical garment exhibition, this project is to showcase the history of dress and unique cultural […]
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Assistant professor of World Literature Subhalakshmi Gooptu talks about her article, "Watery Archives: Transoceanic Narratives in Andil Gosine’s Our Holy Waters, and Mine," which appeared in the March 2022 issue […]
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The Office of Educational Opportunity Programs, in collaboration with the 1863, 1963 Committee. Will present era-based dramatic readings pulled from published works by African Americans and their allies that address the African American experience of resistance. The readings will be centered around the eras of: Pre-colonized Africa The introduction and execution of the transatlantic slave […] |
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February 18–March 1 Dubinsky Student Center, Eighth Floor To show the world just how much women miss out in retirement, TIAA and fashion designer, Fe Noel, launched "The Dre$$" on the first night of New York Fashion Week. The strapless, corseted gown with a 16-foot train and abundant ruffles is made from thousands of artificial […] March 1–26, 2023 Gallery FIT, The Museum at FIT Elizabeth Hawes: Along Her Own Lines is the first contemporary exhibition dedicated to the gifted American clothing designer, author, and labor activist, Elizabeth Hawes (1903–1971). The show opens at a crucial moment when Hawes is especially relevant, because her activism and innovative philosophies correspond to the […]
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Brought to you by TIAA, Fe Noel, founder and designer of Fe Noel and CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund recipient responsible for designing "The Dre$$," and Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, a personal finance expert and New York Times bestselling author of 15 money management books, will cover the worlds of fashion and finance and how to best set […] |
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Join us in our MakerSpace on the sixth floor of the library to learn about MakeCode for eTextiles! This event is for the FIT community only. |
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The Justice Film Festival showcases films that emphasize social justice and affirm the dignity of all people. Since 2012, JFF has been committed to creating a platform for redemptive stories of marginalized people and ecosystems bravely overcoming challenges and bringing optimism, empathy, and light to a world in need of inspiration. The Social Justice Center at FIT […] |
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The Justice Film Festival showcases films that emphasize social justice and affirm the dignity of all people. Since 2012, JFF has been committed to creating a platform for redemptive stories of marginalized people and ecosystems bravely overcoming challenges and bringing optimism, empathy, and light to a world in need of inspiration. The Social Justice Center at FIT […] |
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Elizabeth Hawes, evening dress, silk brocade, c. 1936, USA, gift of Mrs. Dudley Schoales, 69.156.6. Join us for a panel discussion of the life and work of fashion designer and writer Elizabeth Hawes, who is known for her timeless fashion designs and her written critique of the fashion system, such as in her 1940 book […] |
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The Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology holds its first-ever academic symposium featuring nine sessions with 20 speakers from the school presenting their cutting-edge research. See the full schedule below. This event is for the FIT community only. Wednesday, March 8, 8:30 am-4:30 pm John E. Reeves Great Hall 8:30–9:15 am: Refreshments […]
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FIT's Campus Anti-Violence Education Group is partnering with the FIT Foundation for Women's History Month to showcase a panel of successful alumni who will share their experiences of overcoming adversity as women in their fields. The event will take place on the eighth floor for the Dubinsky Student Center. Doors open at 6 pm for […] |
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The Department of Social Sciences’ World Affairs Lecture Series presents a virtual lecture on Iran’s feminist revolution, featuring Dr. Sara Hassani, assistant professor of political science and women’s and gender studies at Providence College in conversation with Dr. Souzeina Mushtaq, assistant professor (visiting) of communication and media studies from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The […]
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Join Browzwear and the FIT DTech Lab as we explore the digital opportunities available to apparel organizations. Discover cutting-edge developments and popular trends in 3D technology. Meet key industry players, including brands, retailers, and influential decision-makers, and learn how leading apparel companies in the industry integrate digital strategies into their operations. Experience firsthand how technology […] |
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February 8–March 12, 2023 In a unique counterpoint to The Museum at FIT’s Fresh, Fly and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style exhibition, students present work with hip-hop themes from their respective majors. Works include graffiti-themed murals by Illustration students, hip hop–inspired furniture by Interior Design students, and a DJ booth for sampling hip […] |
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Coding, knitting, and crochet share structural similarities: They are all information expressed in symbolic abbreviations. Because of these similarities, knitting has been used historically to convey coded messages. In this […]
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Courtesy of Juan de Dios Ramírez and Alberto Escamilla. Fashion stylists Juan de Dios Ramírez and Beto Escamilla present the book Blancopop, Una Mirada al Estilismo de Moda en México. This book brings together artists, photographers, and celebrities with whom the duo have collaborated during their 35 years in fashion. Specializing in editorial and celebrity […] |
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Atsushi Futatsuya. Engage with sashiko, a traditional Japanese embroidery type, in this conversation with Atsushi Futatsuya, sashiko artisan and founder of Upcycle Stitches. Sashiko (Japanese for "little stabs") is an old Japanese mending technique that originated from a very poor community in Japan. Fast forward to today, the technique has been adopted by big brands, […] |
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Industry-leading executives and self-made entrepreneurs will headline the FIT Entrepreneurship Summit. Attendees will be treated to panel sessions guaranteed to inspire conversation and collaboration as prominent alumni lead thought-provoking discussions. Speakers such as Victor Glemaud and Christopher Bevans will apply their knowledge and expertise to address a range of topics and challenges facing the entrepreneurial […] |
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A creative, entrepreneurial leader with vision beyond the runway, Pamela Watson's 20+ years in the fashion industry has given her profound knowledge and acumen in vision, design, fashion styling and creative directing. Join Nicole Finigan Ndzibah, executive director of the Social Justice Center at FIT, for a fireside chat with Watson about the industry. This […] |
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Courtesy of Drago, dragopublisher.com. Join photographer Janette Beckman as she presents her most recent book, Rebels: From Punk to Dior. A celebrated street photographer, Beckman photographed the legends of hip hop, and other underground scenes, including rappers Salt-n-Pepa wearing Dapper Dan, Slick Rick with his gold chains, LL Cool J wearing his signature Kangol hat, […] |
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March 1–26, 2023 Gallery FIT, The Museum at FIT Elizabeth Hawes: Along Her Own Lines is the first contemporary exhibition dedicated to the gifted American clothing designer, author, and labor activist, Elizabeth Hawes (1903–1971). The show opens at a crucial moment when Hawes is especially relevant, because her activism and innovative philosophies correspond to the […] |
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March 28 and 29, 2023 FIT is pleased to announce the date for our 17th Annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference, Ideas at Work. We will return to an in-person conference this year, with an option to attend virtually. All who attend the conference will have online access to both days' digital content with their […] |
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March 28 and 29, 2023 FIT is pleased to announce the date for our 17th Annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference, Ideas at Work. We will return to an in-person conference this year, with an option to attend virtually. All who attend the conference will have online access to both days' digital content with their […]
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Assistant Professor Chloe M. Martin, Social Sciences–Psychology, talks about her forthcoming article and research, "The Impact of Social Support on Psychological Distress Among Black Breast Cancer Survivors: The Mediating Role […] |
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