https://vimeo.com/1049767357 January 27, 2025–January 5, 2026 Gladys Marcus Library, Fifth Floor Gallery “Weaving is not just an economic activity; it is a means through which Zapotec women express their cultural identity and maintain a connection to their ancestral heritage.” —from Lynn Stephen's book, Zapotec Women As you step into this exhibition, imagine walking through the […]
December 14, 2024–January 29, 2025 Art and Design Gallery The project of the fall 2024 Fashion Design AAS program, African Diaspora, presented in collaboration with The Museum at FIT, honors the powerful influence of African culture on contemporary fashion. This showcase delves into themes of identity, resilience, and creativity, celebrating the impactful contributions of African-descendant […]
February 1–28, 2025 Feldman Center Lobby This exhibition celebrates Black history within the FIT community, spanning past to present. It highlights the contributions of FIT's Black community. The exhibition includes work by current Black Student Union (BSU) members, Black and POC students and alumni, and the Soul Club. Threads of Legacy serves as a tribute […]
February 1–28, 2025 Feldman Center Lobby In celebration of Black History Month 2025, this virtual gallery exhibit (which is displayed on a screen in the Feldman lobby and available online) pays tribute to Ann Lowe, a pioneering American couturier, by showcasing five of her exquisite couture designs, spanning the 1940s to 1960s. Highlights include four […]
This Career and Internship Services (CIS) workshop is designed to prepare you for upcoming spring 2025 employers information sessions and site visits. We will provide you with valuable tips about updating your resume, refining your elevator pitch, and dressing for success. This event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE.
Join us for this information session at Capri Holdings' corporate office. Spots are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Students should be authorized to work in the U.S. and interested in Capri's summer 2025 internship program. This event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE.
Myles Loftin. Part of the new vanguard of image makers, Myles Loftin is an artist, storyteller, and creative collaborator based in Brooklyn. Brands like Google, Calvin Klein, Netflix, Everlane, Converse, Parade, Nike, and Tommy Hilfiger commission him for ad campaigns, and publications like Vogue, Out, Paper, The Cut, Garage, i-D, Interview, and The Fader turn […]
Career and Internship Services hosts a virtual "PVH Ask Me Anything and Early Talent Program Internship Overview Session." Join the session with PVH talent acquisition reps who are free to answer questions related to their business, Early Talent Program, or their iconic brands, Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger. This virtual event is for the FIT […]
To celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake at FIT, the Asian Student Network club is hosting a market event where we aim to highlight and uplift AAPI-owned small businesses, publications, and artists. This event will gather students and community members together to celebrate the new year with talented vendors, performances, and […]
David Tlale is an eponymous South African brand that stands out from the crowds. Join us and hear from David Tlale to learn more about his brand and opportunities. His works has been showcased at the Cape Town Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week. He has also designed collections for major […]
Artwork courtesy of Patricia Musat, @angelescu_studio. The FIT DTech Lab partners with Digital Fashion Week to bring the Digital Fashion Week NYC Symposium to the FIT campus. Across major fashion cities and in parallel with traditional fashion weeks, Digital Fashion Week is a lens through which we view the future of fashion. Under the three […]
Still from I Am Ready, Warden. 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 […]
At this open house, meet with the Career and Internship Services team to learn about: our online job and internship database, paid job opportunities, credited internships, branding yourself, resumes and cover letters, portfolio development, networking, interviewing, professional outreach, employer events, and more! This event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE.
DuVerney and "A Growing Veil," 2022, graphite and acrylic on handcut paper. Artist and FIT Fine Arts alumna Oasa DuVerney is known for her figurative works utilizing graphite on paper. DuVerney’s work centers itself in social and political commentary that relates to her social status as a woman of color and a working-class person. DuVerney’s […]
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 […]
From The Rink. 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 […]
Join the library for an inspiring session with Pamela James, the visionary founder of Paloma St. James and the bestselling author of The Guide to Luxury Modular Fashion. In this […]
"Preamble Remixed," 2022, by Adolphus Washington. Join us for an engaging conversation and Q&A with the collagist Adolphus Washington as he delves into the creative process and celebrates the rich tapestry of Black narratives through the transformative art of collage. Washington is an award-winning collagist whose work explores the historical and contemporary social issues of […]
Story Stitchers Collective, Peace in the Prairie, 2022. (Video still). February 13–March 25, 2025 Art and Design Gallery City in Bloom is a meditation on the resilience of the human experience and the restorative capacity of nature within urban life. From the shaded elegance of tree-lined streets to the verdant sophistication of plants nurtured within […]
Career and Internship Services invites the community to an information session from Stagwell. Stagwell is a global marketing and communications holding company that drives creative, data-driven, and technology-led solutions to […]
Get an inside look at the world of footwear design! The FIT DTech Lab is hosting a fireside chat featuring Yoon Ahn, co-founder and creative director of AMBUSH, discussing her newest collaboration with global brand UGG. Michael Ferraro, executive director of the FIT DTech Lab, will sit with Yoon Ahn to discuss inspiration, design philosophy, […]
Professor Martin Felix, editor of Big Drum Nation, and drummers Norman Lendore and Nick Cox will address themes of resistance and rebellion and explore the cultural and political significance of drumming in Africa and in the African diaspora. This event is for UCE of FIT members only; REGISTER HERE.
The Career and Internship Center invites FIT's seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates to join representatives from Tapestry to learn about their organization and their 2025 Design Apprentice Program. This […]
If you've wondered about working for Shiseido Americas at Shiseido, NARS, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, or Tory Burch Fragrances, join the Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing Department for this panel discussion featuring the Shiseido HR team and the following panelists: Laksmi Sam Executive Director, Education and Events (NARS) Allison Afflixio Executive Director, Global Product […]
Mary Katrantzou, printed, embroidered, and beaded dress with net overlay, spring 2019, England, museum purchase, 2023.52.1 February 19–April 20, 2025 Special Exhibitions Gallery The Museum at FIT Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities is an inventive exhibition that provides the first in-depth exploration of the fascinating connections between cabinets of curiosities and fashion. Also known as wunderkammern in […]
Africa's Fashion Diaspora installation view Music and fashion have inspired each other through the ages, but how has that relationship aided in the preservation of culture and the development of […]
Are you an FIT student looking for an internship or entry level role at Christian Louboutin? Sign up for this tour to meet with CL's team. Spots are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE.
Join Career and Internship Services (CIS) counselors to learn everything you need to know about the Academic-Credit Internship Program. This session will cover: The advantages or participating in an academic-credit internship Eligibility requirements to enroll The step-by-step application process This event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE.
https://youtu.be/aRS9vQmTg_o?si=8JjdQ6Clo7eDq_2K Red Fever is a witty and entertaining feature documentary about the profound—yet hidden—Indigenous influence on Western culture and identity. Why have Indigenous cultures been revered, romanticized, and appropriated for so long, and to this day? Red Fever uncovers the surprising truths behind the imagery. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the […]
Join Career and Internship Services (CIS) counselors to learn everything you need to know about the Academic-Credit Internship Program. This session will cover: The advantages or participating in an academic-credit internship Eligibility requirements to enroll The step-by-step application process This virtual event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE.
FIT partners with the American LGBTQ+ Museum for an exploration of queer fashion history and its contemporary evolution. This program brings together a diverse and dynamic panel of experts to discuss the intersection of queer identity and style. Led by moderator Anita Dolce Vita, founder of dapperQ, the conversation will delve into how queer communities […]
February 24–26, 2025 The American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) holds its 2025 conference at FIT this year. ASJA: Always in Fashion, NYC 2025 features three days of educational sessions, keynotes, fireside chats, receptions, and special events. It provides tracks for books, content marketing writing, and journalism to address writers’ specific interests, as well […]
This virtual workshop is designed to answer students' questions regarding FIT's spring 2025 in-person career fairs. Whether this will be your first career fair or your next one, join Career and Internship Services representatives to gain valuable tips about preparing for the career fair and leveraging all its offerings. This virtual event is for the […]
Join a reception on Monday, February 24, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, for the exhibition Social Responsibilities of Museums in the Gladys Marcus Library. January 21–April 20, 2025 Gladys Marcus Library, Fourth Floor Exhibition Case Students in FIT’s Art History and Museum Professions program reflected on the social responsibilities of museums in recognition of Black […]
February 24–26, 2025 The American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) holds its 2025 conference at FIT this year. ASJA: Always in Fashion, NYC 2025 features three days of educational sessions, keynotes, fireside chats, receptions, and special events. It provides tracks for books, content marketing writing, and journalism to address writers’ specific interests, as well […]
Are you and FIT student who is looking for professional guidance on formatting, organizing, and maximizing your resume? Come meet with Career and Internship Services counselors to learn best practices for building your resume. Please prepare for this workshop by bringing your current resume. This event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE.
Paco Rabanne, evening dress, 1969, France, gift of Montgomery Ward, 81.48.2. February 26–March 23, 2025 The Museum at FIT Lobby FIT's School of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with The Museum at FIT, presents All That Glitters … , a new exhibition conceived and organized by students in the college's Fashion and Textiles Studies MA program. All […]
February 24–26, 2025 The American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) holds its 2025 conference at FIT this year. ASJA: Always in Fashion, NYC 2025 features three days of educational sessions, keynotes, fireside chats, receptions, and special events. It provides tracks for books, content marketing writing, and journalism to address writers’ specific interests, as well […]
FIT students, want to make your cover letter stand out and land that interview? Come to this interactive workshop where you'll learn insider tips and techniques to craft a compelling cover letter that tells your unique story, highlights your strengths, and persuades employers to bring you in for an interview. This event is for the […]
Cover of Black in Fashion. Courtesy of WWD. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, archives editor with WWD and co-author of Black in Fashion, present and host a panel discussion on the book, a celebration of Black voices in fashion as captured by Women's Wear Daily contributors and photographers since the publication's inception in 1910. WWD is showcased here […]
Career and Internship Services career counselors will guide you through the process of building a branded LinkedIn profile. A quality LinkedIn presence is your gateway to networking, career development. Your profile might be the first impression employers and your peers have of you! Let's work together to brand your LinkedIn profile for career success. This […]
From left: DeRay Mckesson, Jackee de Lagarde, Malyia McNaughton, and Khary Simon In celebration of Black History Month, join an engaging discussion with Black creative-industry leaders Jackee de Lagarde, Malyia McNaughton, and Khary Simon, guided by social justice leader and civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson. The panel will be followed by an alumni and student […]
