Fashion Culture: Black in Fashion: 100 Years of Style, Influence, and Culture

Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

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 […]

Shifting the Culture: The Journey of Black Creatives Making an Impact on Their Industry

Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

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 […]

Exhibition: Social Responsibilities of Museums — Closes

Gladys Marcus Library, Fourth Floor Goodman Resource Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

January 21–April 20, 2025 Gladys Marcus Library, Fourth Floor Exhibit Case Students in FIT’s Art History and Museum Professions program reflected on the social responsibilities of museums in recognition of Black History Month. The Art History and Museum Professions major prepares students for positions in museums and other art institutions, with a focus on collections […]

Exhibition: Africa’s Fashion Heritage: Eight African Countries — Opens

Goodman Center Lobby 227 West 27th Street, New York City, NY, United States

February 2–16, Goodman Center Lobby February 9–28, Goodman Center, Room D223  This 3D virtual fashion exhibition presents 28 looks created by Professor Jennifer Lee, Ph.D. (Fashion Business Management, FIT). The exhibition brings together traditional African ensembles from prestigious museum collections alongside contemporary reinterpretations from The Museum at FIT, curated by Elizabeth Way, Ph.D., and designed […]

Exhibition: Africa’s Fashion Heritage: Eight African Countries — Closes

Goodman Center Lobby 227 West 27th Street, New York City, NY, United States

February 2–16, Goodman Center Lobby February 9–28, Goodman Center, Room D223  This 3D virtual fashion exhibition presents 28 looks created by Professor Jennifer Lee, Ph.D. (Fashion Business Management, FIT). The exhibition brings together traditional African ensembles from prestigious museum collections alongside contemporary reinterpretations from The Museum at FIT, curated by Elizabeth Way, Ph.D., and designed by […]