The UCE of FIT presents a commemoration of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire for Women's History Month, featuring presentations by: Mary Anne Trasciatti, president, Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition Richard Yoon Yoo, architect, co-designer of the Triangle Shirtwaist permanent public memorial Daniel Levinson Wilk, professor of American History, FIT This event is free and open […]

Emma McClendon. Join Power Mode curator Emma McClendon for a discussion with Harvard scholar Chloe Chapin about the suit, gender, and “power dressing.” Drawing on the recent resurgence of the suit in fashion, they will consider the history and endurance of this enigmatic ensemble. All Fashion Culture events are free, but registration is required; register online here, call (212) 217-4585, […]

https://youtu.be/quPU12W-7dg The Film and Media Screening Series will present My Art (2016) with director Laurie Simmons; she will participate in a Q&A after the film. My Art tells the tale of the frustrated New York City artist Ellie, who hopes to find inspiration as she house-sits for a friend in upstate New York. She turns the adjoining […]

Derick Melander creates artwork that examines the intersection between global consumerism and the intimate connection we have with what we wear. He creates large, geometric sculptures from carefully folded and stacked second-hand clothing. Sorted by hue, color, value or intensity, the garments are arranged to create patterns and gradients in the form of columns, walls, and enclosures. […]