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FIT Talks: Camille Block Interview
No full textCamille Block interviewed by Karen Trivette.Camille Block lectures on Intimate Apparel and Swimwear design for the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Ms Block has taught at FIT since 2003 and is a designer and merchandiser. She received her BA from SUNY Empire State College and an AAS from FIT. As EVP of the Underfashion Club, Inc. she enjoys helping the next generation of of designers
FIT Talks: Dorothy Roberts Interview
No full textPhyllis Dillon interviews Dorothy Roberts, Chairman of Echo Design Group, Inc., a well-known scarf company in the United States.Dorothy Roberts is the chairman of Echo Design Group, Inc., probably the most well-known scarf company in the United States. Their accessory line includes scarves, wraps, and outwear, ponchos and (inaudible), cold weather accessories, mufflers, hats, and gloves, swimwear and beach coverups and bags. The company was founded on their wedding day, September 27, 1923, by her parents, Edgar C. Hyman and Theresa Hyman, and this year the company will be 95 years old. Mrs. Roberts started working there in 1950. In the 1970s, Dorothy Roberts and her husband, Paul, took over and ran Echo. He became president, but they were equal partners and shared equal responsibilities for half of the business areas. In March 1978, he died, so Dorothy Roberts became president and CEO. Known for its silk printed scarves, Echo signed a license with Polo Ralph Lauren in the 1980s. They do Polo men's, Polo women, Lauren, and Chaps. Echo also does private label for Coach, Brooks Brothers, Talbot's, J. Jill, and Dress Barn, to name a few. They also do private label for museums, such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, Smithsonian, and the Art Institute of Chicago and have also worked with artists, such as Christo on the Gates Project
FIT Talks: Joanne Arbuckle Interview
No full textJoanne Arbuckle interviewed by Alex Joseph.Joanne Arbuckle is deputy to the president for Industry Partnerships and Collaborative Programs. As the liaison between the president, the college, and outside organizations, she develops and expands partnerships and collaborations nationally and globally for the college. She works closely with the executive director of the FIT/Infor Design and Tech Lab to integrate the work of the lab with the schools and other divisions of the college.Arbuckle served as dean of the School of Art and Design for over a decade. The school enrolls 4,000 students, has a faculty of 537 full-time and adjunct professors and instructors, and offers 17 majors. As dean, she was responsible for all school operations, departmental development, special programs, fundraising, student enrichment initiatives, and faculty recruitment.Previously she served for five years as assistant chair of FIT's Fashion Design Department. She became an associate professor in 2002 and a full professor in 2006. In 2003, she won the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.An industry professional with more than 30 years of experience, Arbuckle worked as a designer and merchandiser before becoming president of the fashion-industry consulting firm Design Integrity. She served for seven years on the nominating committee of the prestigious Earnie Awards in children's wear. She has served as a consultant and industry expert witness for law firms on matters concerning the industry, and has participated in interviews for numerous media reports on subjects pertaining to fashion and fashion education.Arbuckle co-authored the book Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry and contributed to the Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion.She earned her Master of Arts in educational administration in higher education from New York University, her Bachelor of Science in fashion design at the State University of New York Empire State College, and her Associate in Applied Science in fashion design at FIT
FIT Talks: Peggy and Arthur Winters Interview
No full textArthur and Peggy Winters recall their childhoods, greatest influences, and how they came to their current careers. The couple recalls the way they met when Peggy came to FIT to interview to become an instructor of Advertising and Communications in the Business and Technology Department at FIT in 1976. The two recall the various books they've published. Peggy talks about how she began an internship program for the Business and Technology division at FIT, which expanded to the entire college, and recalls the extensive list of countries in which the internship programs took place over 8 summers. Arthur speaks a bit about his agency located in the Empire State Building, and his client Kay Jewelers, who recommended that he began teaching.Dr. Arthur Allen Winters and Prof. Peggy Fincher Winters are active in brand image research in brand concept and content development for local and global fashion companies. They conduct international seminars and professional training in integrated and experiential marketing and multimedia communications. Dr. and Prof. Winters are partners in TFI Geomarketing, a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning for integrated marketing and communications. They have served as judges for several advertising awards, such as the NY American Marketing Association EFFIES. They are currently offering branding concept education through seminars and certification curricula for The Center for Professional Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology / State University of New York. They have contributed to the development of FIT’s certification programs and teach in Retailing: Customer Experience Management; Retailing: E-Commerce and Social Media; and Brand Management Experience. They have authored and co-authored books, videos, and online blogs and newsletters. Their co-authored books include: What Works in Fashion Advertising; BrandStand, Strategies for Retail Brand Building; and The Power of Retail Branding, Innovative Marketing Strategies for Achieving BrandPower. They travel worldwide in order to observe and evaluate ongoing changes in the international retail, advertising and marketing landscape. The Winters have created academic curricula and given industry consults and seminars in England, Italy, France, Brazil, Kenya, Korea, Japan, Israel, China, and Russia.Dr. Arthur A. Winters is Professor Emeritus and founder of the Advertising and Marketing Communications Department, at the Fashion Institute of Technology / State University of New York. He has over 60 years of experience as an advertising agency and marketing professional. He is an educator and an author with a specialty in strategic brand management, planning and creative execution of marketing and communications. He is a pioneer in Integrated and Experiential Marketing, Advertising and Communications, who believed then and now, that brand building requires more than brand name recognition. Dr. Winters holds degrees in economics, public relations, marketing and education from Williams College, Pace University, and Temple University. Quoted in numerous professional and trade publications, he has written many articles and authored and co-authored seven textbooks. He has created innovative curricula for advertising and marketing communications and developed interactive multimedia matrices for experiential education.Prof. Peggy Fincher Winters has been a professional and an educator in fashion marketing, advertising and marketing communications for over 40 years. Her career spans the industry from specialty and department store retailing -- to retail and producer direct marketing, advertising, promotions and public relations. She is a strategic planner and creative producer of advertising and public relations and integrated marketing campaigns. She has been a TV spokesperson, written articles, books and videos, and has been quoted on fashion, marketing, advertising, as well as experiential education and career development issues. Her education career includes being the founder of the FIT/SUNY college-wide Internship Program, professor of advertising and marketing communications. She has developed curricula and mentoring matrices that provide internship programming and career coaching. Prof. Winters holds degrees in merchandising, marketing, and education from Ellsworth Community College and The University of Memphis
Project of the Fashion Industries Oral History Series: Liz Claiborne
No full textLiz Claiborne was born Anne Elisabeth Jane Claiborne in Brussels, Belgium, on March 31, 1929. She worked in the New York City fashion industry for 25 years before launching her own company in 1976. In 1986, Liz Claiborne, Inc. became the first company founded by a woman to make the Fortune 500 list. She was also the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company
Sustainability Awareness Week 2020: FIT Hives
No full textSustainability is a key component of FIT’s mission and is embedded in the college’s curriculum and operations. During virtual Sustainability Awareness Week, from October 5 to 9, 2020, we invited our community to learn about recent innovations from leaders in the industry, experience FIT’s efforts to make a positive impact on the earth, and discover new ways to live with a smaller footprint.Take a look inside FIT’s residence honeybee hives and learn more about the importance of honeybees, with FIT alumnae Michele Sparrow and Sarah Langenbach. Filmed by FIT student Mylea Braun (2023)After presenting their idea at the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), a team of students installed beehives on an FIT roof. The Honeybee Conservancy, a nonprofit that supports bee populations, has helped maintain them.FIT’s hives have become part of a “pollinator corridor” that includes Madison Square Park, the Flower District, and the High Line, plant-rich areas that offer good foraging areas for bees. The FIT Hives project contributes to the effort to support the bee population in New York City, and serves as an educational tool, as well
Faces and Places in Fashion: Ira Neimark
No full textPart presentation, part Q&A, FIT's "Faces & Places in Fashion" lecture series is an opportunity to connect students and the public alike to the pulse of the fashion industry in an open and conversational setting.Former CEO of Bergdorf Goodman, Ira Neimark describes his career in retailing that started in 1938 as doorman at Bonwit Tellers. At Bergdorf, Neimarkhe transformed the iconic Fifth Avenue department store from an old, dull, expensive and intimidating store, into a young, exciting expensive and intimidating store that became first in luxury and glamour. Among his stunning achievements: the reintroduction of Paris couture in the United States, dramatic showcasing of the great Italian and French designers, developing the best new American designers and elaborate promotional launch events featuring haute couture that lit the spark for Bergdorf's revival
Faces and Places in Fashion: Mark Mendelson
No full textPart presentation, part Q&A, FIT's "Faces & Places in Fashion" lecture series is an opportunity to connect students and the public alike to the pulse of the fashion industry in an open and conversational setting.Mr. Mendelson describes his career in fashion merchandising, including positions at Macy's, Ann Taylor, Eli Tahari, and his current position as Chief Merchandise Officer at Jones Apparel, where he develops brands
Faces and Places in Fashion: Sal Cesarani
No full textPart presentation, part Q&A, FIT's "Faces & Places in Fashion" lecture series is an opportunity to connect students and the public alike to the pulse of the fashion industry in an open and conversational setting.Sal Cesarani, president and founder of SJC Concepts describes his career in the men's and women's fashion industry, paying particular attention to how the creative process is driven by trends in color and fabric
Faces and Places in Fashion: Threadvine
No full textPart presentation, part Q&A, FIT's "Faces & Places in Fashion" lecture series is an opportunity to connect students and the public alike to the pulse of the fashion industry in an open and conversational setting.Jennifer Terrone, Fashion Merchandising Management `12 and Account Executive, Ross West, VP and founder, and Daniella Platt, Account Executive, introduce Threadvine, a wholesale business to business tool that is used by apparel and footwear companies to showcase and sell.Presented by the Office of Alumni Relations at the Fashion Institute of Technolog