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…
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…
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…
On April 5th, three creative directors and proud FIT grads, spoke to a packed house. “What Makes a Good Creative Director?” was a School of Art & Design Town Hall Event moderated by Prof. Joshua Williams. Topics ranged from what to accept (an entry level job) to what not to accept (“No” for an answer!) Issues of…
At the invitation of Professor Joshua Williams, fashion blogger Garance Dore´, spoke to students and attendees of Faces & Places in Fashion class about the evolution of her enormously popular (70,000 hits a day!) blog (www.garancedore.fr). She was accompanied by famed street-style blogger & boyfriend, Scott Shuman (The Sartorialist). Recounting her move from a website format with…
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All of the hats are beautiful! I love the Royal Ascot hat! I’m sure if Henry Higgins saw it he…