The following Material Mode post is by Julie Sandy Boyle; previously the archivist/librarian at the New York School of Interior Design, Julie joined SPARC’s team in April 2025. With a decade of experience in scenic and prop design, as well as her background in architecture, […]
Year: 2026
Dark Subculture in the FIT Archive
Fashion and culture are closely connected. What we wear tells others where we come from, what we believe in, and how we’re feeling. Our clothes can help us stand out or fit in, express ourselves differently or follow the crowd. Clothing worn by members of […]
The Fashion Illustrations of Harriet Meserole
Active from 1915 through the 1950s, illustrator Harriet Meserole is best remembered for her Vogue covers produced during the interwar years, though her career extended across a wide range of publications and commercial formats. She enjoyed a successful freelance practice during a period of profound […]