Influencers at FIT – Valerie Steele

Here at FIT we have a vast resource at our fingertips: the Museum at FIT (located below the Gladys Marcus library). In addition to the numerous exhibitions held every year, students also have access to the study collection where garments, accessories and textiles can be seen up close.  Valerie Steele is the curator of the …

Curious About the Dorms?

Wondering what the dorms are actually like? Take a look at some FIT student’s room tours! Nagler: http://youtu.be/KHB7sldCsxk Alumni: http://youtu.be/T4DaofJsPss Coed: http://youtu.be/gn4vagZ34JI Kaufman: http://youtu.be/W-SOicEsnRg How to Apply for Housing: http://youtu.be/_KnDd67LH0U Hope that answers some questions! –Emily–

All My Other Bags are Prada…

Seeing as this is a fashion school, form always trumps function, right? Well, not really. I scoured the best dressed and hardest working FIT students to see what are the pros and cons of their most important school accessory: the backpack (or satchel, or messenger bag, or tote, or purse, or…you get the idea). The …

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If you have ever been to FIT, you have probably seen one of these boards before. Despite being very adept at technology, as our name suggests, FIT still uses good old paper posters to advertise upcoming events and clubs. I, for one, am grateful for this, because as someone who receives a mammoth amount of …

The Style Shop

    Have you been to the Style Shop yet? Definitely a necessary stop for any open house or admitted students day. Sure other colleges have bookstores or maybe even fancy boutiques, but I have never seen another university with a store run by students, for students with products made by students. The Style Shop, located …