This past weekend I finally ventured to the garment district.The “garment district” is geographically defined as the area between Fifth Avenue and Ninth Avenue, from 34th St. to 42nd St. Since I ‘m not a design major this was uncharted territory for me, and was my first expedition to the Garment district. It was simply entrancing. …
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The subway is like an alternate universe. A place where all riders are kind of forced into a community, usually different from the one in which they reside. One in which an internship, or job can be secured by a simple smile or compliment (yes, this …
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Here’s a secret of mine. Sometimes I fear of that I will learn the fashion industry so intimately that I will fall out of love. Fashion and I were introduced early in high school and much like a first crush; it became impossible to ignore her beauty, confidence and freedom. Enthralled, I had to learn more. …
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So let’s talk about stress. It’s one of those necessary evils that we all experience. Actually, research shows that it can be helpful, it propels us to get moving, to accomplish goals, but too much and it becomes detrimental. With all the resources at/ near FIT, there’s absolutely no reason to be a victim of …
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This has been an amazing two months. I’ve been living in NYC & I’ve already accomplished so much, things only possible through my attendance at FIT. During fashion week sign ups I found out about this program called UCOF (United Colors of Fashion.) While in the program, I was able to attend this free seminar …
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