• FIT Future//Forward Conversations: Willy Chavarria in Conversation with Vanessa Friedman

    Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

    As part of the FIT Innovation Speaker Series, Willy Chavarria, founder of his eponymous label and former senior VP of design at Calvin Klein, will be in conversation with Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic and fashion director for The New York Times. In a wide-ranging discussion, they will explore cultural identity as inspiration, the challenges […]

  • 2026 Apparel Importers Trade and Transportation Conference

    Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

    Hosted by the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) in conjunction with the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology, the International Trade and Marketing Department, and the 38th Annual Apparel Importers Trade and Transportation Conference features discussions about the trade, transportation, and compliance challenges for fashion brands and retailers. This premier industry event in New York […]

  • Fashion Symposium: Doll Dressing

    Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

    Image: Undercover (Jun Takahasi), printed wool dress, fall 2003, gift of Patricia Pastor, 2023.23.5 The Museum at FIT’s 36th symposium is planned in conjunction with the exhibition Doll Dressing. Extending well beyond the realm of childhood play, fashion dolls have not merely worn the latest trends, but set them. Doll-inspired looks communicate personal style, fantasy, […]