BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FIT Events - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:FIT Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FIT Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083254 CREATED:20240821T205637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T133359Z UID:10007488-1727085600-1727110800@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Fusion Fashion Tech Summit DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn how embracing circular business models can reduce carbon emissions by 25% and unlock a $700 billion opportunity by 2030. \nIn alignment with the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act and the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs)\, our panel discussions are crafted to address the pressing needs of the industry\, focusing on: \n\nThe Eternal Runway: Discussing long-term strategies for achieving circularity in fashion. (Karen Pearson\, chair of the FIT Sustainability Council and chair of the Science and Math department\, will participate in this panel discussion)\nResponsible Style: Delving into sustainable materials and processes that reduce environmental impact.\nFashion’s New Cycle: Exploring business models that incorporate recycling and upcycling to close the loop in fashion production.\nTechnology in Textiles: Highlighting innovations like digital product passports that enhance traceability and consumer information.\n\nEngage and Innovate: Workshops\, masterclasses\, and showcases beyond panel discussions\, the summit offers hands-on workshops\, masterclasses\, and innovation showcases. These sessions provide practical insights into implementing sustainable design practices\, using blockchain for transparency\, and harnessing AI to revolutionize fashion design and consumer experiences. \nNetworking and Cultural Immersion: Connect with industry peers\, engage in VIP dinners with keynote speakers\, and participate in curated cultural excursions that highlight the intersection of fashion and culture. Our networking mixers and side events are designed to foster deeper engagement and collaboration within the sustainable fashion community. \nThe Fusion Fashion Tech Summit isn’t just an event; it’s a movement towards a more responsible and innovative fashion industry. Be part of this transformative journey to not only shape the future of fashion but also to make a significant social and environmental impact. Together\, we can thread the needle between tradition and innovation\, crafting a future that is both stylish and sustainable. \nThis event is open to the public\, but ticket purchase is required. \nFIT faculty\, staff\, and students may attend free of charge by using code FUSIONCHANGESCLOTHES and selecting “Circular Fashion Forward–General Admission” when ordering tickets. FIT attendees should be prepared to show their FIT ID upon their arrival at the event. URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/fusion-fashion-tech-summit/ LOCATION:Katie Murphy Amphitheatre\, Pomerantz Art and Design Center\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Public GEO:40.7127837;-74.0059413 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center Fashion Institute of Technology New York City NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pomerantz Art and Design Center\, Fashion Institute of Technology:geo:-74.0059413,40.7127837 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083254 CREATED:20240830T155041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T191846Z UID:10007498-1727092800-1727110800@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Talking Trade at FIT: Opportunities with Foreign Trade Zone and Understanding Landed Costs DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is part of the International Trade and Marketing Department’s Talking Trade at FIT series. \nThis event is for the FIT community only.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/talking-trade-at-fit-opportunities-with-foreign-trade-zone-and-understanding-landed-costs/ LOCATION:Haft Theater\, Marvin Feldman Center\, New York City\, NY\, 10001\, United States CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion GEO:40.747438;-73.9948482 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Haft Theater Marvin Feldman Center New York City NY 10001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Marvin Feldman Center:geo:-73.9948482,40.747438 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083254 CREATED:20240823T143720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T150550Z UID:10007497-1727181000-1727186400@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Block Printing Traditions in India DESCRIPTION: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.  \nSunaina 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 and South Asia. Having completed her formal education as a textile designer specializing in print\, she pursued an immersive education in the traditional art form of Nihonga in Japan\, where she spent five years studying Suiko Ohta-sensei of the Kyoshin-Do school. Bhalla earned her Master of Fine Arts degree from Goldsmiths University in London and Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore. \nBhalla has exhibited internationally and her works are included in the permanent collections of the ESSL Museum\, Vienna; Mumbai Airports Authority\, India; and in private collections globally. \nThis event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/block-printing-traditions-in-india/ LOCATION:Art and Design Gallery Studio\, Room D223\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, 227 West 27th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Art and Design Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083254 CREATED:20240909T161936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T163202Z UID:10006987-1727182800-1727188200@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Writing for Change Workshop DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop will be facilitated by Writing and Speaking Studio consultant\, Claire Caverly\, Exhibition and Experience Design. \nAdditional workshops will be held on the following dates: \n\nOctober 8\, 1–2:30 pm\nOctober 23\, 6:30–8 pm\n\nThis event is part of FIT’s civic education activities and voter registration drive. Find out more at fitnyc.edu/vote. \nThis event is for the FIT community only.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/writing-for-change-workshop/ LOCATION:Writing and Speaking Studio\, Room C612\, 227 West 27th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Blazer":MAILTO:sarah_blazer@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083254 CREATED:20240820T165440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T165440Z UID:10006976-1727199000-1727204400@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Fashion Culture: Spanish Fashion in the Age of Velázquez DESCRIPTION:Courtesy of Yale University Press.\nIn 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 from 1630 to 1672\, Aguado was the most influential dress designer in 17th-century Spain. \nFashion Culture programs are organized by The Museum at FIT to provide new perspectives on the culture of fashion. All programs are free unless otherwise indicated. However\, reservations are strongly encouraged\, as space is limited. See a full calendar of fall 2024 Fashion Culture Program events on the museum website. \nThis event is free and open to the public; REGISTER HERE.   URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/fashion-culture-spanish-fashion-in-the-age-of-velazquez/ LOCATION:Katie Murphy Amphitheatre\, Pomerantz Art and Design Center\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture,Public ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum at FIT":MAILTO:museuminfo@fitnyc.edu GEO:40.7127837;-74.0059413 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center Fashion Institute of Technology New York City NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pomerantz Art and Design Center\, Fashion Institute of Technology:geo:-74.0059413,40.7127837 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083254 CREATED:20240920T143612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T143612Z UID:10007506-1727283600-1727287200@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:FIT Authors Talk: Emil Wilbekin DESCRIPTION:Join us as FIT Professor Emil Wilbekin talks about his notable career in fashion and journalism and beyond! \nEmil 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 founding editor of Vibe magazine and eventually named editor-in-chief. \nIn 2004\, Wilbekin was hired as vice president of brand development for Marc Ecko Enterprises and became a contributor and editorial board member of Complex magazine. In 2012 he was then appointed as editor-at-large of Essence magazine until 2014. \nWilbekin is the founder of Native Son\, an organization dedicated to empowering and lifting up Black gay men through positive representation and business opportunities. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public; REGISTER HERE.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/fit-authors-talk-emil-wilbekin/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Conversation,Online Event,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Brady%2C Gladys Marcus Library":MAILTO:jennifer_brady@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083254 CREATED:20240913T145120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T145120Z UID:10006998-1727348400-1727359200@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:FIT Study Abroad Fair DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is for the FIT community only.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/fit-study-abroad-fair/ LOCATION:Breezeway\, between Business and Liberal Arts Center and Dubinsky Student Center\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City \, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Office of International Programs":MAILTO:studyabroad@fitnyc.edu GEO:40.7127837;-74.0059413 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Breezeway between Business and Liberal Arts Center and Dubinsky Student Center Fashion Institute of Technology New York City NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Fashion Institute of Technology:geo:-74.0059413,40.7127837 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083254 CREATED:20240913T161059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T172854Z UID:10007501-1727353800-1727359200@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Civic Engagement: Our Voices\, Our Future DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis student-faculty roundtable discussion on civic engagement is an opportunity for our community to talk about: \n\nThe upcoming election\nStandards for community engagement\nSocial issues that directly affect everyday life at FIT\nInclusive classroom discussions\nStrategies for creating dialogue on campus\n\nLunch will be provided. Please contact Brian_Fallon@fitnyc.edu with questions! \nFind out more about civic engagement at FIT here. \nThis event is for the FIT community only; RSVP HERE by September 20\, 2024. URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/civic-engagement-our-voices-our-future/ LOCATION:John E. Reeves Great Hall\, Conference Center\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City\, NY\, 10001\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtable GEO:40.3046679;-73.9789587 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=John E. Reeves Great Hall Conference Center Fashion Institute of Technology New York City NY 10001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Conference Center\, Fashion Institute of Technology:geo:-73.9789587,40.3046679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083254 CREATED:20240820T171654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T171654Z UID:10007480-1727371800-1727377200@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Fashion Culture: Crafting Circular Solutions in Fashion Retail DESCRIPTION:Courtesy of Eileen Fisher Renew.\nJoin 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. \nFashion Culture programs are organized by The Museum at FIT to provide new perspectives on the culture of fashion. All programs are free unless otherwise indicated. However\, reservations are strongly encouraged\, as space is limited. See a full calendar of fall 2024 Fashion Culture Program events on the museum website. \nThis event is free and open to the public; REGISTER HERE.   URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/fashion-culture-crafting-circular-solutions-in-fashion-retail/ LOCATION:Katie Murphy Amphitheatre\, Pomerantz Art and Design Center\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Conversation,Public ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum at FIT":MAILTO:museuminfo@fitnyc.edu GEO:40.7127837;-74.0059413 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center Fashion Institute of Technology New York City NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pomerantz Art and Design Center\, Fashion Institute of Technology:geo:-74.0059413,40.7127837 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR