Globally Connected @ FIT: The Future of Chinese Creative Fashion with a Historical Perspective

The talk will be based on Dr. Sabine Ichikawa’s book published in 2022, L’émergence d’une industrie créative en Asie - L’apport du Japon dans le système de mode chinois (The Emergence of a Creative Industry in Asia - Japan's Contribution to the Chinese Fashion System) which examines the emergence of the Chinese fashion industry in […]

Celebrating Grace Chen: Fashion Show and Conversation

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

FIT is pleased to showcase alumna Grace Chen and her designs on the main stage of the Katie Murphy Amphitheatre. This event will include a live fashion show followed by a 20-minute conversation with Chen moderated by Cathleen Sheehan, chair of the Fashion Design MFA program. Attendees will learn how Grace Chen launched her brand […]

Presenting MUSE and Author B Michael

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

President Joyce F. Brown will be in conversation with author and fashion designer B Michael for the launch of his book MUSE—Cicely Tyson and Me: A Relationship Forged in Fashion. A reception and book signing will follow. This is an invitation-only event. 

Love Your Library Book Talk: Draping for Apparel Design

Virtual event

Dr. Susan Ashdown will discuss her book Draping for Apparel Design. A Q&A will follow. Moderated by FIT Professor Keith Fraley. This virtual event is free and open to the public; REGISTER HERE.