Discover the future of fashion at the Fusion Fashion Tech Summit during Climate Week NYC and the 79th United Nations General Assembly. This one-day summit unites industry leaders to drive sustainability and circularity in the $2.5 trillion fashion industry. Learn how embracing circular business models can reduce carbon emissions by 25% and unlock a $700 […]

The sessions will cover landed costs in the global supply chain, tariff mitigating strategies, fashion industry applications, services of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Department of Commerce Resources, insurance, and bonding requirements. This event is part of the International Trade and Marketing Department’s Talking Trade at FIT series. This event is for […]

Participants will directly engage with Indian block printing techniques, including how to make layouts on material, gaining an overview of various contemporary uses and applications.  Sunaina Bhalla is an artist living in Singapore. Educated in India, she moved to Tokyo in the late 90's and has spent the last two decades in various parts of North […]

Letter writing is a strong vehicle of change, even in our modern world, from letters to business leaders,  elected representatives, editors, and landlords, to petitions for causes large and small … and more. Join the Writing and Speaking Studio to explore and practice writing for civic engagement and change. This workshop will be facilitated by […]

Courtesy of Yale University Press. In this lecture, cultural historian Amanda Wunder will talk about researching her book Spanish Fashion in the Age of Velázquez, the first archival study of dress at the court of Philip IV, as told through the life and work of royal tailor Mateo Aguado. Tailor to the queens of Spain […]

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 […]

Join the Office of International Programs at FIT's Study Abroad Fair to explore global programs and partnerships. Learn about winter/summer offerings, meet with representatives from partner institutions, and hear from students who’ve experienced studying abroad. It’s a great chance to discover how you can support international initiatives and collaborations. This event is for the FIT […]

SUNY is committed to civic engagement as an essential outcome of higher education and has created a new competency called Civic Discourse in Democracy. At FIT, we are initiating conversations both in and outside of the classroom on what it means to be engaged and empowered within our community and how to shape the future. […]

Courtesy of Eileen Fisher Renew. Join circular-design consultants Lauren B. Fay and Cynthia Power as they discuss the work of brands and retailers that are transitioning to a circular economy. A model of production and consumption, circular economy involves sharing, reusing, repairing, and recycling existing materials and products for as long as possible. Fashion Culture […]