Week of Events
Exhibition: Force of Nature — Closes
Alexander McQueen, Plato’s Atlantis collection, Spring 2010, England, museum purchase. Force of Nature examines how the beauty and complexity of the natural world have inspired fashion designers for centuries. The exhibition places more than 75 objects from The Museum at FIT’s permanent collection, dating from the 18th century to the present, within a context of […]
Exhibition: Attention — Closes
October 21–November 18, 2017 Opening reception: October 25, 6 pm AD@FIT presents ATTENTION, an exhibition of award-winning work by students in the Advertising Design BFA program. AD@FIT is a student club for advertising design, supported by the FIT Student Government Association.
Couture Korea at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco
Couture Korea at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco
You are invited to join Assistant Professor Kyunghee Pyun, History of Art, and Associate Curator of Korean Art Hyonjeong Kim Han of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, for this virtual tour of the Asian Art Museum's exhibition galleries—from Katie Murphy Amphitheatre. The virtual tour will feature a look at Korean fashion. A Q&A […]
Film and Media Screening Series: Selected Films by Richard Kroehling
Film and Media Screening Series: Selected Films by Richard Kroehling
Image from Richard Kroehling's film WAR. Via richardkroehling.com. Two-time Emmy Award–winning director Richard Kroehling will appear with a selection of several of his films including: War, an adaptation of the play War by celebrated Swedish playwright Lars Noren; After, a performance film exploring some of the world’s greatest poets; and excerpts from the gallery installation […]
Talking Trade at FIT: The Active Pursuit of Shared Value Through International Corporate Responsibility
Talking Trade at FIT: The Active Pursuit of Shared Value Through International Corporate Responsibility
In this panel discussion, professionals will discuss today's climate of corporate responsibility. Now more than ever, employees, investors, and customers expect brands to take social and environmental action. However, corporations often rely on diffuse, uncoordinated programming rather than a unified corporate social responsibility platform. Presenters from the social impact sector will discuss how international corporations […]
Graduate Studies Invites: Michael Angove
Graduate Studies Invites: Michael Angove
British designer Michael Angove talks about his love affair with pattern. This event is part of the Graduate Studies Invites series, hosted by FIT’s School of Graduate Studies. This event is free and open to the public. Register here.
Periodicals and Electronic Resources Open House
Periodicals and Electronic Resources Open House
The Periodicals and Electronic Resources Unit of FIT's Gladys Marcus Library invites you to an open house. Come and learn about various print and electronic resources that can help you with your studies and projects! This event is for the FIT community only.
Special Collections and College Archives Open House
Special Collections and College Archives Open House
The Special Collections and College Archives Unit of FIT's Gladys Marcus Library has just undergone a major renovation. Its footprint on the fourth floor of the library has expanded from 3,500 to 6,100 square feet, and its facilities are now state of the art, featuring upgrades to security, climate control, and patron comfort. At this […]
Dean’s Forum: The Business of Curves: Fashion’s Future
Dean’s Forum: The Business of Curves: Fashion’s Future
On Wednesday, November 15, the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology Dean's Forum will be The Business of Curves: Fashion’s Future, featuring industry pioneers and visionaries Emme, Susan Moses, and Catherine Schuller. This groundbreaking event will highlight the extraordinary growth and expansion of the plus-size fashion marketplace. The forum is designed to introduce […]
Fashion Culture: Maria Cornejo: Zero
Fashion Culture: Maria Cornejo: Zero
Maria Cornejo joins Museum at FIT Deputy Director Patricia Mears for a presentation of the new book Maria Cornejo: Zero, an intimate look at Cornejo's design processes and inspirations. Archival images of Tilda Swinton, Cindy Sherman, and Michelle Obama, as well as new pictures by fashion photographer Mark Borthwick, capture the femininity and artful minimalism […]
Fashion Show: Runway27 Presents “Cinematic”
Fashion Show: Runway27 Presents “Cinematic”
The multi-disciplinary student organization Runway27 is producing it's fifth annual fashion show, Cinematic, on Thursday, November 16, at 7 pm in Haft Theater. Runway looks are sponsored by FIT design students and industry leaders such as Jovani, Vince Camuto, WDNY, and others. Students from across the college have collaborated on this huge event, each bringing […]
Love Your Library Maker Minds Series: Circuit Stickers Pop-Up Cards
Love Your Library Maker Minds Series: Circuit Stickers Pop-Up Cards
Craft a glowing pop-up card with Circuits Stickers and copper tape. We will guide you through how to create simple paper circuitry using only copper tape, a coin cell battery, and LED lights. It will leave you with a basic understanding of how circuits work. Pop-up card templates will be provided. This event is for […]