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Invite to REPURPOSE Opening in the form of pizza delivery
Dean Arbuckle accepted a surprise pizza delivery from Prof. C.J.Yeh of the Communication Design Dept. today. This was no ordinary pizza. No extra cheese, mushrooms or pepperoni. But the ingredients were purely artisan-made! “Dear Joanne,” the delivery slip read. “Please come join us at the opening of this exciting exhibition! Thursday from 5-8 PM @…
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FIT Senior BFA Photography Exhibit
May 12th marked the opening of the BFA Photography Exhibit at the Salt Space. Fortunately, there’s more time, until May 25th, to be transported by its wonder and magic. See details below. Spirit Photograph by Jolene Lupo “42” the Fashion Institute of Technology BFA Photography 2011 Senior Show is on view from May 12 –…
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The Future of Fashion Show
Flounce, imagination, otherworldliness and attitude, even some innocence and sweetness were thematic in the 83 designs on this year’s 2011 Graduates Collection runway. Floral exotic frocks, lavish capes, ornate knit tops and billows of lace–even luggage-style pocketbooks gave a look and feel of destination, going places, mid-Atlantic travel, arrival and departure. Even a white fur…
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Jason Jobson Returns!
Fashion expert and brand ambassador Jason Jobson visited his alma mater on Monday to speak to students of FIT’s Faces & Places in Fashion lecture class. Jason began his career as fashion stylist for fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo. He has since worked both in-house and as an independent consultant for French and Italian luxury goods…
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The Sámi & The Reindeer
On April 15th, award-winning photographer and Fulbright recipient, Erika Larsen, spoke to Brad Paris’ portfolio review class about her time with Sámi reindeer herders of the Scandinavian arctic. Ms. Larsen showed stunning images and video segments of reindeer herding and hunting, meal preparation, family portraits and aspects of daily life. Over a four-year period, she gained access…