Category Archives: student competition

City-inspired fashion at the “core” of one’s aesthetic

by Rachel Ellner Posted on August 28, 2012

It’s an assignment as big as the City.  Design fashions that draw inspiration from New York. It’s a natural for FIT students, and Elle magazine is on to it. For the third year, Elle is partnering with FIT for its Fashion Next … Continue reading →

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Kieran Dallison: Beyond the Grand Canyon

by Rachel Ellner Posted on July 30, 2012

To be young, full of restless drive and talent and have studied at FIT. That’s Kieran Dallison, the inaugural winner of the GILT/CFDA All-Star Scholarship Award.  Dallison was poised yet full of excitement in describing the import of the award … Continue reading →

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Catering to Barbie’s every whim and loving it!

by Rachel Ellner Posted on May 16, 2012

With Barbie now ensconced in her parlors, bedrooms, and other habitats, and with a wardrobe to kill–and with Ken looking on–it was time for thinking of food and pink!  An awards ceremony recognizing those who catered many long months to Barbie’s … Continue reading →

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Going for gold, pearls, the runway and more

by Rachel Ellner Posted on February 8, 2012

In honor of Carolee’s 40th anniversary, the high-fashion jewelry house has sponsored a competition exclusively for FIT Jewelry Design students. The on-going, 20-week competition that began in September, 2011 is nearing completion.  Tomorrow, 12 semi-finalists will be chosen. “I’m always amazed how … Continue reading →

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Urban Studio creates a splash at Art Basel

by Rachel Ellner Posted on December 8, 2011

“Art Basel is to the art world what Fashion Week is to the fashion world,” says Melissa Starke, advisor for the FIT Fine Arts club Urban Studio.  This year Urban Studio was selected to participate in Art Basel Miami Beach, a contemporary … Continue reading →

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Natasha Melo helping us locate lipstick, eyeliner & more

by Rachel Ellner Posted on November 23, 2011

When multiple varieties of lipsticks, perfumes and eyeliners at the cosmetics store start looking like a mirage, store owners might want to contact  Natasha Melo for a redesign. The VEPD student is the first-place winner of the 2011 Planning and Visual … Continue reading →

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Team Guru & Team Axis score big!

by Rachel Ellner Posted on October 3, 2011

FIT students have proven that it may all be in the packaging after all. Amidst strong competition from 10 other colleges and universities, FIT Packaging Design students won 1st and 2nd place in the Paperboard Packaging Alliance 2011 Student Design … Continue reading →

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