Week of Events
Exhibition: Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities — Opens
Mary Katrantzou, printed, embroidered, and beaded dress with net overlay, spring 2019, England, museum purchase, 2023.52.1 February 19–April 20, 2025 Special Exhibitions Gallery The Museum at FIT Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities is an inventive exhibition that provides the first in-depth exploration of the fascinating connections between cabinets of curiosities and fashion. Also known as wunderkammern in […]
UCE of FIT Black History Month Event: Resistance and Rebellion Through Beats
UCE of FIT Black History Month Event: Resistance and Rebellion Through Beats
Professor Martin Felix, editor of Big Drum Nation, and drummers Norman Lendore and Nick Cox will address themes of resistance and rebellion and explore the cultural and political significance of drumming in Africa and in the African diaspora. This event is for UCE of FIT members only; REGISTER HERE.
Tapestry Internship Information Session
Tapestry Internship Information Session
The Career and Internship Center invites FIT's seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates to join representatives from Tapestry to learn about their organization and their 2025 Design Apprentice Program. This event is for FIT seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates only; REGISTER HERE.
Explore the World of Beauty
Explore the World of Beauty
If you've wondered about working for Shiseido Americas at Shiseido, NARS, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, or Tory Burch Fragrances, join the Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing Department for this panel discussion featuring the Shiseido HR team and the following panelists: Laksmi Sam Executive Director, Education and Events (NARS) Allison Afflixio Executive Director, Global Product […]
Fashion Culture: Styled for Survival: How Music and Fashion Converge
Fashion Culture: Styled for Survival: How Music and Fashion Converge
Africa's Fashion Diaspora installation view Music and fashion have inspired each other through the ages, but how has that relationship aided in the preservation of culture and the development of identity? How have music and fashion worked in tandem as tools for resistance in systems of oppression? This dive into the intentional connections between sound […]
Christian Louboutin Career and Internship Site Visit
Christian Louboutin Career and Internship Site Visit
Are you an FIT student looking for an internship or entry level role at Christian Louboutin? Sign up for this tour to meet with CL's team. Spots are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE.
Academic Credit-Internship Information Session
Academic Credit-Internship Information Session
Join Career and Internship Services (CIS) counselors to learn everything you need to know about the Academic-Credit Internship Program. This session will cover: The advantages or participating in an academic-credit internship Eligibility requirements to enroll The step-by-step application process This event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE.
Documentary Screening: ‘Red Fever: The Indigenous Influence on Western Culture,’ with Korina Emmerich
Documentary Screening: ‘Red Fever: The Indigenous Influence on Western Culture,’ with Korina Emmerich
https://youtu.be/aRS9vQmTg_o?si=8JjdQ6Clo7eDq_2K Red Fever is a witty and entertaining feature documentary about the profound—yet hidden—Indigenous influence on Western culture and identity. Why have Indigenous cultures been revered, romanticized, and appropriated for so long, and to this day? Red Fever uncovers the surprising truths behind the imagery. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the […]
Academic Credit-Internship Information Session (Virtual)
Academic Credit-Internship Information Session (Virtual)
Join Career and Internship Services (CIS) counselors to learn everything you need to know about the Academic-Credit Internship Program. This session will cover: The advantages or participating in an academic-credit internship Eligibility requirements to enroll The step-by-step application process This virtual event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE.
Threads: A History and Future of Queer Fashion
Threads: A History and Future of Queer Fashion
FIT partners with the American LGBTQ+ Museum for an exploration of queer fashion history and its contemporary evolution. This program brings together a diverse and dynamic panel of experts to discuss the intersection of queer identity and style. Led by moderator Anita Dolce Vita, founder of dapperQ, the conversation will delve into how queer communities […]