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Fashion Culture: Hijacking the Runway (Teri Agins)
No full textWall Street Journal fashion reporter Teri Agins presented her new book, “Hijacking the Runway: How Celebrities Are Stealing the Spotlight from Fashion Designers”, a witty look at the trend of major celebrities—such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Lopez—and pop, sports, and reality-show stars leveraging their fame to front their own fashion brands. A book signing followed the presentation.This event was held March 8, 2016
Methods of Basic Draping, v. 7. Dart Variations, pt. 1 & 2
No full text“Methods of Basic Draping” was produced by FIT in 1982 and is still used today. It’s an FIT classic!Instructor, Jimmy Alan Newcomer; Technical supervision, Hedda Gold; fashion illustration, Linda Tain; television supervision, Lee White; produced and directed by Jeffrey Buchman. Presented by the Fashion Design Apparel Department at the Fashion Institute of Technology.This video has read error from the initial transfer process from VHS to digital video. Cuts out into static occasionally but is still watchable and in working condition.Part 2 begins at 1:52:25
CFMM Capstone 2016: The Future of Innovation
No full textToday, innovation is the product of symbiotic relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and synthesis across domains. But what does the future hold for innovation? Gaduate students in the Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management master’s degree program revealed their research findings on The Future of Innovation.The 2016 research re-examines the definition of innovation, the future evolution of innovation cultures and processes, and how corporations and brands might be structured for successful innovation in the future. Students revealed strategies for growth, factors for success, and actionable recommendations.One team examined External Innovation: Global Innovation Culture and a second team addressed Internal Innovation: Corporate Innovation
Company Culture Matters with Camper CEO Miguel Fluxá
No full textCompany culture helps shape the supply chain as well as how a company adopts and implements sustainable measures. Miguel Fluxá, president of the iconic shoe brand Camper, discusses the brand’s innovative project in collaboration with the Ethical Fashion Initiative in Africa that centers on sustainable practices with a specific focus on people.This event is part of the Hand of Fashion, a series of discussions hosted by Ethical Fashion Initiative founder Simone Cipriani, intended to widen the understanding of sustainability in fashion design, enable and encourage sustainable thinking, and help establish a new normal in the fashion industry. These discussions are free and open to the public, but an RSVP is requested. For more information, and to register, visit fitnyc.edu/handoffashion. The Hand of Fashion is a sponsored by the schools of Art and Design and Graduate Studies.Note: this video has audio issues beginning at 50 minutes
Fair Labour and the Living Wage with Auret van Heerden
No full textThe fair labor agenda is a set of implementable guidelines for basic conditions that provide dignity in the workplace. The Fair Labor Association has put fair labor and living wage standards into practice at a range of iconic brands, including Apple. Auret van Heerden has supported the EFI in applying the fair labor agenda to all its projects. Auret van Heerden is the Labor Expert and Director at Equiception.The Hand of Fashion series brings together industry leaders in sustainable fashion practices, as well as friends and collaborators of the Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI). The EFI is a United Nations program that connects and enables artisans in developing countries to work directly with top fashion brands on an ongoing basis. Having worked with some of the most innovative fashion designers around the world, the EFI has developed a set of pioneering sustainable practices for the fashion industry. The EFI also mentors new designers from Africa and collaborates with high-end retailers all over the world.Simone Cipriani, the founder of EFI, presents the various aspects of sustainability in fashion through conversations with a number of key industry experts, managers, and designers. All the guests have collaborated with the EFI, and each bring different aspects of innovation in sustainable fashion to their work.The series of discussions are intended to widen the understanding of sustainability in fashion design and to enable and encourage sustainable thinking as part of fashion, which will help establish a new normal in the industry.This panel is introduced by Sass Brown, Associate Dean, School of Art and Design at FIT
Black Fashion Models: Three Generations Discuss Diversity
No full textRobin Givhan in conversation with fashion models Bethann Hardison, Riley Montana, and Veronica Webb in conjunction with The Museum at FIT's exhibition "Black Fashion Designers" on view Dec 6, 2016 to May 16, 2017. Video by Noir Tribe Media
Methods of Basic Sewing, v. 3. Collars
No full text“Methods of Basic Sewing” was produced by FIT in 1982 and is still used today. It’s an FIT classic!Instructor, Nurie Relis; Technical supervision, Hedda Gold; fashion illustration, Linda Tain; television supervision, Lee White; produced and directed by Jeffrey Buchman
Fashion Culture: Tracy Reese in conversation with Elizabeth Way
No full textOn March 15, 2017, Tracy Reese and Elizabeth Way engaged in a lively talk about Reese's career as a designer. Reese crafts colorful, feminine pieces for the modern woman. She helms a multi-line lifestyle brand, and her clients have included First Lady Michelle Obama. Her design philosophy is rooted in a commitment to bringing out the beauty in women of all shapes, sizes, and colors
Barbara D'arcy Oral History
No full textMerchandising executive and head of store design for Bloomingdale's through the mid 1970's, Barbara D'arcy, interviewed by Estelle Ellis on November 5, 1986.This interview mostly discusses Marvin Stuart Traub, president of Bloomingdales from 1969 and CEO from 1978 to 1991, who was being honored with the "One Person Makes a Difference" award at the Educational Foundation of the Fashion Industries Dinner Dance at F.I.T.This interview discusses Barbara D'Arcy's experiences working at Bloomingdale's as the designer of the model rooms from 1958 to 1973. A large part of the conversation focuses on D'Arcy's professional relationship with Marvin Traub, Chief Excecutive of Bloomingdale's and his role in the development of the aesthetic identity of Bloomingdale's. D'Arcy also discusses her transition from model room designer to her role as head of store design.Barbara D'Arcy worked at Bloomingdale's from 1958 to 1995. She started as a fabric buyer, then designed model rooms for the furniture department from 1958-1973, then became the head of store design in 1973 and was a merchandising executive by 1975. In addition to the model rooms, D'Arcy is known for her redesign of the store interior in 1979, still intact on the first floor. D'Arcy retired in 1995 after almost 40 years with the Bloomingdale's. D'Arcy's rooms were like staged vignettes, displaying the most fashionable styles of interior decoration. D'Arcy travleled across the globe for inspiration and was among the first Americans to visit the People's Republic of China after relations normalized after 1972. While Bloomingdale's was already known for its home furnishings, it was D'Arcy that elevated the department store's reputation to that of an industry leader in fashionable interiors. D'Arcy was amonf the first honorees to be inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame in 1985. This interview was conducted by Phyllis Feldkampf, a prominent fashion writer and editor
Pauline Trigere Oral History (part 2)
No full textAudio recording of fashion designer, Pauline Trigere. Interviewed by Robert L. Green on November 13, 1979 at her Park Avenue apartment. Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC).This is the second interview in the the three-part series with Robert L. Green of the Fashion Institute of Technology and American fashion designer, Pauline Trigere. In this interview, Trigere goes further into the topic of the American fashion designer and the relationship between French couture and American design. The beginning of the conversation covers the effects of WWII on fashion, specifically in America. Trigere returns to the story of her time working under Travis Banton at Hattie Carnegie, which leads from Banton's style to Trigere's own style. Trigere's process of creating a collection is described at length and there is some discussion of the fashion press. In addition to her design process, Trigere discusses her use of store-wide meetings and the importance of the sales team. There is some discussion of architecture, sculpture, and the modern use of space in interiors. Trigere talks about the necessity of compromise over time in regards to materials and there is a lengthy discussion about knowing the customer, and how she may differ by region. This conversation focuses on Palm Beach and ends with an aknowledgement of the power of influence and exposure.Pauline Trigere was born November 4th, 1908 in Paris, France and died February 13th, 2002 in New York City. Despite growing up in Paris, Trigere became a prominent and influential American fashion designer and was an advocate for American fashion design, serving as one of the original founding memebers of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) in 1962. Trigere arrived in New York on January 6th, 1937, when she and her husband and two children left Europe as Hitler began gaining power. Trigere's brother and husband opened a coat warehouse which led, eventually, to Trigere designing dresses for the business. After separating from her husband, Trigere briefly worked for Ben Gershel and then Hattie Carnegie. Trigere eventually took over the workshop when Hattie Carnegie closed her ready-to-wear line in 1942; this was the beginning of Pauline Trigere's own business. Mostly designing by draping on live models, Trigere became known for her timeless styles which avoided being overly trendy. Crisp tailoring that was also decidedly feminine exemplified Trigere's style in addition to her innovative use of cotton and wool in evening wear. She was also known for her use of fur trim. Trigere received 3 Coty awards; first in 1949, then in 1951, and then in 1959 with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, Trigere received the Neiman Marcus award in 1950, the National Cotton Council of America award in 1951, and the Filene award in 1959. Trigere was also honored by her birth city in 1972 and 1982 with the Silver Medal of the City of Paris