Music Industry Night
2024-11-18 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Katie Murphy Amphitheatre, Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States
The Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology and the Marketing Communications Department invite you to Music Industry Night.
Come network with the music industry’s top executives, learn about careers and internships, and enjoy themed-activations celebrating the 10th anniversary of Nicki Minaj’s The PinkPrint album. There will be giveaways and a chance to win prizes.
Speakers are:

Julie Vastola, senior vice president of creative at Republic Records
Brian Montesano, director of A&R at Republic Records
Michelle Locke, director of strategic partnerships and university relations at 1824
Tahlia Peffly, strategic partnerships representative at 1824

Doors open at 6 pm; event begins at 6:30 pm. Space is limited. Wear pink!
This event is for the FIT community only; admission is first come, first served.

A Celebration of National Native American Heritage Month
2024-11-19 11:00 - 20:00 | Katie Murphy Amphitheatre, Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States
This celebration highlights Indigenous peoples’ individual relationships and cultures, and how they draw inspiration from traditional practices while producing work that authentically reflects the artists’ lived experiences. Together, panelists will explore new pathways for the future, including entrepreneurship, history, and the experiences of next-generation Indigenous creatives. This event is a powerful representation of the diverse voices and perspectives within the Indigenous community, highlighting the unique and innovative approaches designers and other creatives take in their work.
Highlights include a panel discussion with Indigenous artists about broadening the definitions of their work; a fireside chat with entrepreneurs Amy Denet Deal and Renee Hunter; a performance by Lucaa; and a pop-up with work by Indigenous artists.
This event is presented by the Social Justice Center at FIT and 4KINSHIP.
Find a schedule of events and speaker bios on the event website.
This event is free and open to the public; REGISTER HERE.

A Greener Tomorrow: A Multidisciplinary Dialogue on Sustainability
2024-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Robert Lagary Board Room, Marvin Feldman Center, Ninth Floor, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City , NY, United States
Students, have you ever heard your professor say “It will be your generation’s job to fix what our generation caused”? Join us for a multidisciplinary panel with faculty experts discussing sustainability and bridging the gap from classroom learning to real-world impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the change!
Panelists:

Whitney Crutchfield, Assistant Professor, Textile Development and Marketing
Jaclyn Noble, Adjunct Professor, Textile Development and Marketing
Ann Cantrell, Associate Professor, Fashion Business Management

This event is sponsored by the FIT Sustainability Council.
This event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER ON FITLINK.

Globally Connected @ FIT: A Talk with Patricia Michaels of Taos Pueblo
2024-11-20 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual event
Patricia Michaels, whose designs are featured in the FIT’s Art and Design Gallery’s exhibition Lighted Earth, on display from November 7 through December 1, will discuss the global aspects of her work. A collaboration between FIT and the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the exhibition features work by students from both institutions. Michaels is a 2024 IAIA artist-in-residence.
Globally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs, History of Art, and the Cultural Fellows.
This virtual event is free and open to the public; a link to the talk will be posted on the Globally Connected website shortly.

Talking Trade at FIT: The Way to True Sustainable Cotton Passport
2024-11-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Haft Theater, Marvin Feldman Center, New York City, NY, 10001, United States
Join us in discussing U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s new program, The Climate Smart Cotton Program, and how the industry has evolved to surpass modern sustainability standards when it comes to supply chain traceability. Our distinguished speaker will cover how to properly certify, legislation that helps to achieve this, and the ability to “claim where the material is actually grown” and scale digital product passport. The session will also include fiber level tracing: types of materials, financially beneficial business negotiations, scalability, and “race to the bottom” to grow price transparency of the supply chain.

Keynote Speaker: Akiko Inui, Chair, Cotton Board
Moderator: Sonja Chapman, Associate Professor, International Trade and Marketing
Distinguished Speaker: Trenton Rae, Americas Membership Lead (consultant), U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

This event would be meaningful for brands, retailers, and consumers who value fiber identification, Lenzing E branding platform for suppliers, who send fiber and use tech and blockchain technology as it applies to tracing fiber from origin to retail.
This is part of the International Trade and Marketing Department’s Talking Trade at FIT series.
This event is for the FIT community only.
