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Fashion Culture: From Function to Fashion: The Enduring Legacy of Utilitarian Design

Yvonne Schichtel, Trench Apron Dress, 2020, USA. Photo courtesy of designer. Join us for a lively panel discussion with fashion

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			has 1 event, 1 1 event, 1 10:30 am - 11:00 am EAP Meditation Group April 1 at 10:30 am - 11:00 am EAP Meditation Group Meditation, in its most basic form, is merely the act of turning inward. Through experiencing this quiet place inside, we can discover our wisdom and natural flow. Meditation practice can minimize stress and enhance productivity. In this group, participants will be guided through the process, beginning with an opportunity to set an intention (such as […]	has 0 events, 2 0 events, 2	has 0 events, 3 0 events, 3	has 0 events, 4 0 events, 4
has 0 events, 5 0 events, 5	has 0 events, 6 0 events, 6	has 3 events, 7 3 events, 7 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm LinkedIn Essentials: Building Your Professional Profile April 7 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm LinkedIn Essentials: Building Your Professional Profile Career and Internship Services career counselors will guide you through the process of building a branded LinkedIn profile. A quality LinkedIn presence is your gateway to networking and career development. Your profile might be the first impression employers and your peers have of you! Let's work together to brand your LinkedIn profile for career success. […], 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Globally Connected @ FIT + Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Reimagining Educational Ecosystems April 7 at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Globally Connected @ FIT + Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Reimagining Educational Ecosystems Join us for a virtual talk with Harita Kapur, lecturer at the School of Fashion and Sustainability, Whitecliffe College, Auckland, New Zealand. Built on research in ecological design thinking, Indigenous methodologies, and curriculum development, this presentation emphasizes how design education can adapt to address increasing planetary challenges. It highlights the importance of incorporating Earth-centered, regenerative, […], 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CitySource Lunch and Learn: Breaking the Barriers of Sustainable Fashion April 7 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CitySource Lunch and Learn: Breaking the Barriers of Sustainable Fashion Sustainability is all around us. It seems that a new brand cannot exist without addressing how it offers the consumer sustainability. Often the hype and the reality are far apart. Recognizing that more consumers include this in their choice matrix, this session will address the challenges for growing brands in offering sustainability to their customers. […]	has 3 events, 8 3 events, 8 2026-04-08 Fashion Design AAS Exhibition: Harmonic Threads — Opens Fashion Design AAS Exhibition: Harmonic Threads — Opens April 8 Fashion Design AAS Exhibition: Harmonic Threads — Opens By Moe Chonan, FIT. April 8–15, 2026 Art and Design Gallery Music is a universal language that shapes how we think, feel, and connect. Harmonic Threads explores music beyond genre, focusing instead on the emotions that sound evokes and how those feelings translate into fashion. Through silhouette, texture, color, and movement, the exhibition invites viewers […] 9:30 am - 7:00 pm 2026 Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Industry Disruptors April 8 at 9:30 am - 7:00 pm 2026 Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Industry Disruptors April 8 and 9, 2026 Since 2007, the FIT's Sustainable Business and Design Conference has built a global community of forward-thinkers forging sustainable solutions. In April 2026, we mark our 20th anniversary with the theme Industry Disruptors, celebrating two decades of progress by highlighting those transforming our industry for the better. Join us to explore […], 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Job Market Readiness and Job Search Workshop April 8 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Job Market Readiness and Job Search Workshop Eager to land your dream job or internship? Join us for an insightful session on the key strategies and tools for a successful job search! Discover the importance of research and preparation before diving into your search. This virtual event is for the FIT community only. REGISTER VIA THE CSJB	has 1 event, 9 1 event, 9 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 2026 Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Industry Disruptors April 9 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 2026 Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Industry Disruptors April 8 and 9, 2026 Since 2007, the FIT's Sustainable Business and Design Conference has built a global community of forward-thinkers forging sustainable solutions. In April 2026, we mark our 20th anniversary with the theme Industry Disruptors, celebrating two decades of progress by highlighting those transforming our industry for the better. Join us to explore […]	has 0 events, 10 0 events, 10	has 0 events, 11 0 events, 11
has 0 events, 12 0 events, 12	has 3 events, 13 3 events, 13 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EAP Elder Care Support Group April 13 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EAP Elder Care Support Group The Elder Care Support Group meets monthly and is designed for individuals caring for, or anticipating the need to care for, an elderly relative, parent, or friend. It addresses topics such as: determining what help is necessary and what resources are available coping with feelings of anger, guilt, loss, and sadness tips for getting elders […], 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm ARTSpeak: Dannielle Tegeder April 13 at 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm ARTSpeak: Dannielle Tegeder Dannielle Tegeder; Hilma's Ghost, Abstract Futures, fabricated by Stephen Miotto, photo by Erienne Frossard. Dannielle Tegeder is a New York City–based artist whose practice is grounded in painting, but also extends to drawing, wall works, sculpture, installation, animation, music, artist books, conceptual strategies and writing. Born in a family of steamfitters, her exposure to shop […], 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Art History and Museum Professions 20th-Year Symposium April 13 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Art History and Museum Professions 20th-Year Symposium Join the Art History and Museum Professions program for a symposium and alumni-led panel highlighting the department's accomplishments and future direction, followed by refreshments and an opportunity to network and connect with alumni, faculty, and fellow attendees. This event is free and open to the public. REGISTER VIA GOOGLE FORM	has 1 event, 14 1 event, 14 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Mental Health Resources Team’s All-Employee Training Sessions April 14 at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Mental Health Resources Team’s All-Employee Training Sessions Have you ever had a difficult encounter with a student that left you unsure of what to do or where to go? There is a support network at FIT for you! In the spring 2026 trainings we will: —Share what the Mental Health Resources Team does —Review FIT’s online resources available to help you manage […]	has 4 events, 15 4 events, 15 2026-04-15 Fashion Design AAS Exhibition: Harmonic Threads — Closes Fashion Design AAS Exhibition: Harmonic Threads — Closes April 15 Fashion Design AAS Exhibition: Harmonic Threads — Closes By Moe Chonan, FIT. April 8–15, 2026 Art and Design Gallery Music is a universal language that shapes how we think, feel, and connect. Harmonic Threads explores music beyond genre, focusing instead on the emotions that sound evokes and how those feelings translate into fashion. Through silhouette, texture, color, and movement, the exhibition invites viewers […] 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Writing a Standout Resume April 15 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Writing a Standout Resume Are you looking for professional guidance on formatting, organizing, and maximizing your resume? Come meet with Career and Internship Services counselors to learn best practices for building your resume. Please prepare for this workshop by bringing your current resume. This event is for the FIT community only. REGISTER VIA THE CSJB, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Crafting a Cover Letter That Lands Interviews April 15 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Crafting a Cover Letter That Lands Interviews Want to make your cover letter stand out and land that interview? Come to this interactive workshop where you'll learn insider tips and techniques to craft a compelling cover letter that tells your unique story, highlights your strengths, and persuades employers to bring you in for an interview. This event is for the FIT community […], 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Documentary Screening: ‘Invisible No More’ April 15 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Documentary Screening: ‘Invisible No More’ FIT assistant professor of Marketing Communications Larry Tung presents his documentary Invisible No More, which he directed and co-produced with Mehrunnisa Wani. Synopsis Asian Americans are no longer just an emerging force in New York City politics—they are making decisive gains at every level of government. The rise in Asian American representation is unmistakable, with […]	has 5 events, 16 5 events, 16 11:00 am - 3:00 pm The Mobile Museum of Tolerance April 16 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm The Mobile Museum of Tolerance The Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) will be at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s campus for a special Holocaust Remembrance program on April 16, from 11 am to 3 pm. This event is organized by the FIT Holocaust Commemoration Committee in partnership with Chabad Jewish Life at FIT. Throughout the day you may attend: Witness […], 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Crafting a Cover Letter That Lands Interviews April 16 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Crafting a Cover Letter That Lands Interviews Want to make your cover letter stand out and land that interview? Come to this interactive workshop where you'll learn insider tips and techniques to craft a compelling cover letter that tells your unique story, highlights your strengths, and persuades employers to bring you in for an interview. This event is for the FIT community […], 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm From Classroom to Career: How to Stand Out and Turn Your Degree Into Opportunity April 16 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm From Classroom to Career: How to Stand Out and Turn Your Degree Into Opportunity As graduation approaches, the question becomes: What's next and how do you stand out? In this exclusive workshop, FIT alum Sarah Hall from the award-winning PR firm Sarah Hall Productions shares real-world insight on making the transition from student to professional with clarity and confidence. This session will offer practical strategies and skills you can […], 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Heritage Testimonies: The Kaufman Family April 16 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Heritage Testimonies: The Kaufman Family The FIT Holocaust Commemoration Committee, the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Museum of Jewish Heritage present Cynthia Rosenberg as she shares the Holocaust history and memory of […], 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Fashion Culture: The Modernity of Antiquity: Karl Lagerfeld’s Vision of Ancient Greece April 16 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Fashion Culture: The Modernity of Antiquity: Karl Lagerfeld’s Vision of Ancient Greece Karl Lagerfeld at MFIT's 2010 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion Luncheon, Nick Hunt/PatrickMcMullan.com. Associate Professor of German at Williams College Christophe Koné explores Karl Lagerfeld's fascination with Ancient […]	has 1 event, 17 1 event, 17 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Job Market Readiness and Job Search Workshop April 17 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Job Market Readiness and Job Search Workshop Eager to land your dream job or internship? Join us for an insightful session on the key strategies and tools for a successful job search! Discover the importance of research and preparation before diving into your search. This virtual event is for the FIT community only. REGISTER VIA THE CSJB	has 0 events, 18 0 events, 18
has 2 events, 19 2 events, 19 2026-04-19 Exhibition: Art X Fashion — Closes Exhibition: Art X Fashion — Closes April 19 Exhibition: Art X Fashion — Closes Wales Bonner X Kerry James Marshall, cotton t-shirt reproducing Lost Boys: AKA Black Sonny (1993) by Kerry James Marshall, spring 2023, museum purchase, 2022.55.1 February 18–April 19, 2026 Special Exhibitions Gallery The Museum at FIT Art X Fashion is a major exhibition exploring the entangled and shifting relationship between fine art and fashion—typically considered a […] 2026-04-19 Exhibition: Cross-Pollination: Fashion and Psychoanalysis — Closes Exhibition: Cross-Pollination: Fashion and Psychoanalysis — Closes April 19 Exhibition: Cross-Pollination: Fashion and Psychoanalysis — Closes March 27–April 19, 2026 Goodman Center Lobby Cross-Pollination: Fashion and Psychoanalysis is The Museum at FIT’s ninth collaborative workshop that brings together students and faculty from higher education institutions around the globe. For this year’s project, students from the Fashion Institute of Technology (United States), Universidad de Monterrey (Mexico), and LaSalle College of the Arts (Singapore) […]	has 1 event, 20 1 event, 20 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EAP Employee Connections Group April 20 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EAP Employee Connections Group The Employee Connections Group is a place where we come together to get to know one another better and build a sense of belonging throughout the FIT community. Collaboratively, we decide on the direction of this group each month. This group is open to all employees and alternates between a morning group and an afternoon […]	has 1 event, 21 1 event, 21 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CCPS Information Session: Your Next Chapter Starts Here April 21 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CCPS Information Session: Your Next Chapter Starts Here Photo by Joe Carrotta. Are you seeking a career pivot, professional upskilling, or exposure to cutting-edge industry trends? Learn about certificate opportunities in a variety of fields, as well as individual course offerings, from beginner to advanced. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Let FIT's Center for Continuing and Professional Studies reveal the paths […]	has 1 event, 22 1 event, 22 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EAP Grief Support Group April 22 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EAP Grief Support Group The Grief Support Group is for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one and seek a sense of community with those who have also experienced a loss. In this group, you can feel free to: Share your story Discuss the impact of your loss experience on your daily life Cope with feelings […]	has 6 events, 23 6 events, 23 9:00 am - 8:00 pm The Future of Fashion: Family, Friends, and Industry Days April 23 at 9:00 am - 8:00 pm The Future of Fashion: Family, Friends, and Industry Days April 23 and 24 Pomerantz Center From over 270 looks submitted by graduating students in the 2026 class of the Fashion Design BFA program, judges select which looks will appear in The Future of Fashion runway show to be held May 7. After the judges have made their selections, an exhibition of all submitted garments will be on […], 9:45 am - 11:30 am FIT Board of Trustees Meeting April 23 at 9:45 am - 11:30 am FIT Board of Trustees Meeting The FIT Board of Trustees’ and FIT Student Housing Corporation Board of Directors' next meeting will be held in person on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Public session: 9:45 am Executive session: 11:30 am* * The Board of Trustees executive session will be closed to the public for discussion of personnel matters. At the conclusion of […], 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm World Affairs Lecture Series: Unbroken: Solidarity Through the Lens with Professor Nina Berman April 23 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm World Affairs Lecture Series: Unbroken: Solidarity Through the Lens with Professor Nina Berman In this virtual World Affairs Lecture, Columbia University Professor Nina Berman will be in conversation with Dr. Souzeina Mushtaq, assistant professor of Communication and Media Studies at University of Wisconsin–River Falls, on the topic of “Unbroken: Solidarity Through the Lens.” Lifelong New Yorker and photojournalist Nina Berman draws on decades of documenting the city’s defining […], 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm FIT CommUnity April 23 at 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm FIT CommUnity Join panelists in a conversation celebrating and exploring what community means to us. Panelists Include: Yasemin Jones, Interim Vice President, Academic Affairs Tardis Johnson, Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student […], 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interviewing Preparation: Telling Your Story With Confidence April 23 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interviewing Preparation: Telling Your Story With Confidence Career and Internship Services counselors will guide you through the process of interviewing. We will provide you with the foundation to start crafting your story so that you can interview […] + 1 More	has 1 event, 24 1 event, 24 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Future of Fashion: Family, Friends, and Industry Days April 24 at 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Future of Fashion: Family, Friends, and Industry Days April 23 and 24 Pomerantz Center From over 270 looks submitted by graduating students in the 2026 class of the Fashion Design BFA program, judges select which looks will appear in The Future of Fashion runway show to be held May 7. After the judges have made their selections, an exhibition of all submitted garments will be on […]	has 0 events, 25 0 events, 25
has 0 events, 26 0 events, 26	has 1 event, 27 1 event, 27 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Talking Trade at FIT: A Day In the Life of a Senior Director of Sales April 27 at 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Talking Trade at FIT: A Day In the Life of a Senior Director of Sales This event is a fireside chat with Tracey Lundquist, senior director of Sales for Belle Aire Creations, a company creating unique, on trend sensorial experiences that captivate consumers by weaving together perfumery, flavor, science and the art of storytelling. She will discuss compliance, supply chains, and marketing. This event is being held in collaboration with […]	has 1 event, 28 1 event, 28 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ’96 lbs. of Dynamite’: A ReelAbilities Film Screening and Q&A April 28 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ’96 lbs. of Dynamite’: A ReelAbilities Film Screening and Q&A Please join us for this free screening of the new documentary film 96 lbs. of Dynamite, followed by a Q&A with people involved in the film moderated by FIT Film and Media Professor Emma Ben Ayoun. This screening is part of ReelAbilities Film Festival 2026, a festival celebrating disability-focused media worldwide. About 96 lbs. of […]	has 0 events, 29 0 events, 29	has 2 events, 30 2 events, 30 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Job Market Readiness and Job Search Workshop April 30 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Job Market Readiness and Job Search Workshop Eager to land your dream job or internship? Join Career and Internship Services for an insightful session on the key strategies and tools for a successful job search! Discover the importance of research and preparation before diving into your search. This event is for the FIT community only. REGISTER VIA THE CSJB, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm FIT Archives Salon: Collecting Sub Cultures—Goth and Japanese Lolitas April 30 at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm FIT Archives Salon: Collecting Sub Cultures—Goth and Japanese Lolitas For this third FIT Archives Salon event, FIT Professor Summer Lee will be in conversation with Charlene Fossum to discuss the small collection of underground media, including magazines like Propaganda and Carpe Noctem, which she collected in her youth and recently donated to the archive. Charlene and Summer will discuss how underground media unified goth […]

March 29

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Exhibition: Adorned Futures: Fabric, Form, and Indigenous Resistance — Closes

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March 31

March 31 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

CCPS Information Session: Your Next Chapter Starts Here

April 1

April 1 at 10:30 am - 11:00 am

EAP Meditation Group

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April 7

April 7 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

LinkedIn Essentials: Building Your Professional Profile

April 7 at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Globally Connected @ FIT + Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Reimagining Educational Ecosystems

April 7 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

CitySource Lunch and Learn: Breaking the Barriers of Sustainable Fashion

April 8

All day

Fashion Design AAS Exhibition: Harmonic Threads — Opens

April 8 at 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

2026 Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Industry Disruptors

April 8 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Job Market Readiness and Job Search Workshop

April 9

April 9 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

2026 Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Industry Disruptors

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

April 13

April 13 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

EAP Elder Care Support Group

April 13 at 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

ARTSpeak: Dannielle Tegeder

April 13 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Art History and Museum Professions 20th-Year Symposium

April 14

April 14 at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Mental Health Resources Team’s All-Employee Training Sessions

April 15

All day

Fashion Design AAS Exhibition: Harmonic Threads — Closes

April 15 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Writing a Standout Resume

April 15 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Crafting a Cover Letter That Lands Interviews

April 15 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Documentary Screening: ‘Invisible No More’

April 16

April 16 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance

April 16 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Crafting a Cover Letter That Lands Interviews

April 16 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

From Classroom to Career: How to Stand Out and Turn Your Degree Into Opportunity

April 16 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Heritage Testimonies: The Kaufman Family

April 16 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Fashion Culture: The Modernity of Antiquity: Karl Lagerfeld’s Vision of Ancient Greece

April 17

April 17 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Job Market Readiness and Job Search Workshop

There are no events on this day.

April 19

All day

Exhibition: Art X Fashion — Closes

All day

Exhibition: Cross-Pollination: Fashion and Psychoanalysis — Closes

April 20

April 20 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

EAP Employee Connections Group

April 21

April 21 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

CCPS Information Session: Your Next Chapter Starts Here

April 22

April 22 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

EAP Grief Support Group

April 23

April 23 at 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

The Future of Fashion: Family, Friends, and Industry Days

April 23 at 9:45 am - 11:30 am

FIT Board of Trustees Meeting

April 23 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

World Affairs Lecture Series: Unbroken: Solidarity Through the Lens with Professor Nina Berman

April 22

April 22 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

EAP Grief Support Group

April 23

April 23 at 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

The Future of Fashion: Family, Friends, and Industry Days

April 23 at 9:45 am - 11:30 am

FIT Board of Trustees Meeting

April 23 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

World Affairs Lecture Series: Unbroken: Solidarity Through the Lens with Professor Nina Berman

April 23 at 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm

FIT CommUnity

April 23 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Interviewing Preparation: Telling Your Story With Confidence

April 24

April 24 at 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Future of Fashion: Family, Friends, and Industry Days

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

April 27

April 27 at 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Talking Trade at FIT: A Day In the Life of a Senior Director of Sales

April 28

April 28 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

’96 lbs. of Dynamite’: A ReelAbilities Film Screening and Q&A

There are no events on this day.

April 30

April 30 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Job Market Readiness and Job Search Workshop

April 30 at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

FIT Archives Salon: Collecting Sub Cultures—Goth and Japanese Lolitas

There are no events on this day.

May 2

May 2 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fashion and Textile Studies Symposium: Negotiating Femininity: Constructing Ideals