Force of Nature, a new exhibit part of the Museum at FIT, examines the complex relationship between fashion and the natural world. The exhibition reveals how nature has historically influenced fashion, and how fashion can serve as an indicator of society’s relationship with the natural world. In eighteenth century Europe, for example, nature became an object of renewed fascination …
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#GROWAPAIR
Team #GROWAPAIR—comprising Danielle Esposito (left) and Dylon Shepelsky (center), both Textile Development and Marketing majors, and Arianna Wong (right), a Fashion Business Management major—was chosen by a panel of judges from among four FIT teams to represent FIT at the Biodesign Challenge Summit held at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) on June 22nd and 23rd. This innovative team literally “grew” a pair of baby …
Thirteen Stories
FYI: Now through July 8th, the Fashion Institute of Technology is proud to present the 2017 MFA in Illustration Visual Thesis Exhibition. This year, a diverse group of MFA candidates bound together by a passion for visual storytelling presents 13 unique visions. 13 artists, 13 voices, 13 stories. The exhibition will feature work by Cristy …
Noncredit Summer Intensives at FIT
Hi everyone, Question: have you considered a career move to fashion styling or video production? Or are you already a seasoned designer or entrepreneur who is looking to savvy up their skill set? Are you looking for branding, omni retailing, or data analytics skills to complement your executive arsenal? Do you know what’s going on …
Graduation 2017
Hi everyone, CONGRATULATIONS! you successfully made it through the school year. Special congrats to the graduating class of 2017. Watch as the graduating class is transformed from students to alumni. Essie Weingarten, of Essie Cosmetics, and LL Cool J were also honored as nearly 4,000 students received their degrees. MB