FIT alumna and Kenyan fashion stylist Connie Aluoch will speak to students about her successes and her experiences at FIT. Aluoch's fashion styling in Kenya is known throughout Africa. While studying at FIT as an international student, she benefited from FIT's various programs, completed numerous internships, and studied abroad in Italy.
Photo via IMG Models. A trailblazer as one of the few fashion models in the industry with a physical disability, as well as a proud New Yorker of Dominican ancestry, FIT alumna Jillian Mercado shares her experiences appearing in campaigns for Beyoncé, Diesel, and Target and on the covers of major magazines as well as in […]
Photo via Refinery29. Polish-born designer and FIT alumna Karolina Zmarlak demonstrates how a founding design concept both adapts to innovation in fabric and informs production. The challenges of running one’s own business and internship opportunities will also be discussed. A slideshow and some of her fashion films will be shown, followed by a Q&A. This […]
It's Open Mic Week! To close out its Traveling Through Language poetry series, International Student Services invites the FIT community to contribute remotely by sharing a poem—whether written by you or by a favorite poet—or just stop by to listen in. Hosted by David Lawton. Meeting link: https://fitnyc.webex.com/fitnyc/j.php?TID=m3459e86ef37e1a039e90be0c7675b766 Meeting number: 794 546 462 Password: poetry This online event is free […]
