FIT Library Special Collections and College Archives Fall Open House

Gladys Marcus Library, Goodman Resource Center, Room E435 Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

FIT Special Collections and College Archives invites the FIT community to an open house held both in person and through Instagram Live chat to learn all about its resources and services. This event is for the FIT community only; join the event in person in Room E435 on the fourth floor of the library or […]

MakerMinds Event: Origami for Beginners

Gladys Marcus Library, Goodman Resource Center, Maker Minds Space, Sixth Floor 227 West 27th Street, New York City, NY, United States

Learn the basic origami techniques and folds that will allow you to expand your skills into mastering any origami form. We'll also discuss origami's applications across many different industries including fashion, packaging design and tech. This event is for the FIT community only. 

FIT Authors Talk: Emil Wilbekin

Virtual event

Join us as FIT Professor Emil Wilbekin talks about his notable career in fashion and journalism and beyond! Emil Wilbekin is an American journalist, media executive, content creator, culture critic, and human rights activist. He has written for a number of publications, including People, the Associated Press, and The New York Times. He was a […]

The Barneys Oral Histories: A Symposium

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

This event was originally scheduled for Feb. 23. This is the rescheduled date.  Developed in response to a perceived sense of loss surrounding the closing of Barneys New York, a beloved institution. The Barneys Oral Histories were created to preserve memory and meaning. These interviews give voice to the people who worked there, buyers, creative […]

Love Your Library Book Talk with Coleen Scott and Larry McQueen

Virtual event

Coleen Scott and Larry McQueen, authors of The Costumes of Hollywood, will be in virtual conversation with FIT Special Collections Associate James Ferguson, with Q&A to follow. The Costumes of Hollywood details the design, creation, and influence of over 100 ensembles from some of the most iconic designers, films, and roles in Hollywood history, spanning the […]