In our effort to support alumni working in the arts, the Office of Alumni Relations will be visiting the studios of FIT alumni taking part in Go Brooklyn Art, a community-curated open studio project taking place on September 8 – … Continue reading
It is with a passionate entrepreneurial spirit that Colette Young (International Trade and Marketing ’12) has been busy since graduating this year, launching her fourth business, MIKEL, and receiving various distinguished recognitions. Her achievements go back to her time at … Continue reading
Conservation Assistant- The Costume Institute Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to employoppty at metmuseum.org with the position title in the subject line. General Description: The Conservation Assistant (CA) will assist with the care and preservation of the … Continue reading
The alumni relations team caught up with FIT alumni showcasing their work at Beacon Open Studios, a weekend-long art exposition that takes place every year in Beacon, New York. Amy C. Wilson (Toy Design ’08), Anna Bergin (Continuing Education ’04), and Martha P. … Continue reading
The Office of Alumni and Faculty Relations at FIT and the Milliners Guild were pleased to hold a reception showcasing the exceptional work by twenty-five milliners who were challenged to create two hats using the same block. The Millinery Guild … Continue reading
Daniel Silverstein, Fashion Design ’10 Margaret Bacon, Fashion Design ’10 As Earth Day approaches, we wanted to showcase Daniel Silverstein and Margaret Bacon, both Fashion Design graduates from the Class of 2010, who recently launched a new eco-conscious clothing line, … Continue reading
The Office of Alumni and Faculty Relations is excited to start working with Caleb Poling, FITSA’s new Vice President of Alumni Affairs! The role was previously held by Anubhuti Swarup, who did tremedous work strengthening the relationships between students and … Continue reading
The Story of “One Block Many Milliners” By Linda Ashton, Millinery ’97 President of the Milliners Guild My memory is as clear as if it were yesterday. I was sitting in my favourite spot, at the glorious worktable by … Continue reading
FIT was pleased to meet with FIT alumna Hiroko Ito (Class of 1990), owner and designer of Hisui, who debuted her A/W 2012 collection during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo. A jacket designed by Ito was also featured in the … Continue reading
The belief that “FIT is global” was truly exemplified with the seminar, “Human Power Development and Japan Fashion in the Age of Globalization,” held on March 21 in Tokyo. The seminar brought together FIT alumni, friends and industry professionals in … Continue reading
